Windows

Exchanging Walls for Windows to Increase the Value of Your Home

Published on
August 18, 2012

In certain locations of every home there are places that are just made to have a window; places where you spend a lot of time working, ideal views that can been seen from your house, and even places that would be made more comfortable with added fresh air. If you have any of these in your home, but find yourself staring at a wall instead of a window, you may want to consider putting in a window.Putting windows in these ideal locations can increase the look and feel of a house, so that it is more pleasing to the eye of a potential buyer. Because buyers today are looking more for homes that are open and light, putting in additional windows can also increase the value of your home.Increase the Value of Your Kitchen

The next time you are in your kitchen, look around. Is it dark? Is your kitchen along an outside wall? If you answer, yes, to both of those questions, you may want to look at putting in a window or windows.Firstly, a window over the kitchen sink is a must (if possible). Being able to look out a window while you are cleaning or preparing a meal is a comfort you don’t miss until you no longer have it. Not to mention that it will save you money on your electric bill if you can do all of your work at the sink by the light coming in from the window; instead of having to turn on the kitchen lights.Increase the Value of Your BedroomAdding windows to your bedroom to increase the value of your home can be done in so many different ways. First, just having windows in your bedroom will increase the natural light you can let in, as well give you a way to let fresh air in your room. Windows placed on different walls create a cross breeze that can not only bring in fresh air, but it can also create a nice breeze at night in your room making it an extremely comfortable atmosphere to sleep in.Increase the Value of Any Main RoomIf you have a good view outside any point of your home, don’t block that view with a wall. You can easily increase the value of your home just by putting in big windows that allow the view to be seen all year round from the inside. Schedule a free estimate with a Renewal by Andersen team member today!