It is almost tax time again – even with the month extension we received in 2021 – and you may be wondering what you can do with your tax refund. Sure, there are thousands of ways you may be able to spend that cash – but how about using it to improve and renovate your home? Your home is your biggest investment, and with just a few little tips and tweaks, you can create more value by updating and renovating your electrical systems. Using your tax refund for electrical home improvements is a smart move for many reasons.
You and your family will enjoy a more efficient and brighter home; it will be safer and less likely to experience a fire; and it can add value by making it more accessible for technology.
Here are some of our favorite projects for electrical home improvements.
Kitchen Lighting Upgrades: Kitchen renovations are more popular than ever – after all, our kitchens are one of our favorite gathering places in the home. However, your tax return may not be enough to do a full-scale renovation, so how about changing up the lighting? Just a few well-placed lights can brighten the room and give a whole new look to your room.
More Money for the Kitchen? If you’ve added some lighting and still have a little cash to spend, take a look at your outlets and switches to see if they are productive and properly placed for the way you run your kitchen. For instance, if you have to move appliances around the countertop to find an outlet, you may wish to install a few more. If your lights flicker whenever the microwave turns on, you may have an overloaded circuit. Making some small changes can help your kitchen to run more efficiently and be safer. While you are at it, remove outdated appliances and replace them with high-efficiency, energy saving appliances.
Brighten the Bathroom As Well: Since you’ve brightened up the kitchen, another way to add value to your home is updated bathroom lighting. Not only do you want to make sure that the room is light and bright, but also that you install the correct wattage for specific purposes. The type of bulb which is best for applying makeup is different than the one perfect for creating a restful ambiance for your bath.
Upgrade Your Electrical Panel: If you have an older home, one of the most impactful ways to safeguard your home and family is to upgrade your electrical panel. One of the telltale signs that it may be time for this particular upgrade is flickering lights. Why is this one of the most important electrical home improvements to consider? For most families, technology has far outpaced the capability of their home electrical system. The home simply was not built to handle smart TV, appliances, devices and smart homes in general. If you are not sure about the need for this project, call Promise Electric for an inspection today.
Light Up the Night: When looking to add value to your home, electrical home improvements are often useful, but not exactly aesthetically pleasing. However, updating your exterior lighting can significantly upgrade your curb appeal as well, while making your outdoor areas more secure.
Replacement of Outlets and Switches Nothing screams “grandma’s house” quite like an outdated dimmer switch; and old switches and outlets can be discolored, cracked or even dysfunctional. Using your tax refund to refresh the plates, switches and outlets will go a lot further than you realize to making your home look more contemporary – and new outlets and switches are also inherently more safe for your home and family.
Electrical home improvements may cost a little money, but may end up saving you money in the long run. If you are considering selling your home, having an updated and up-to-code panel, switches, and plenty of outlets for devices will be attractive to any buyer. But remember, electricity can be dangerous, so be sure to call a professional master electrician.
Call Promise Electric for any Sarasota electrical home improvements you require.
