Prioritizing home improvement projects is never easy. Often, things in your home that are broken and need fixing right away move up on the list, while other projects that are not as urgent inevitably get pushed down. Replacing your broken water heater really can’t wait, while having your interior walls repainted is something you can put off until later. But what if nothing is broken right now and you want to tackle something on your home improvement list? How do you choose which things to prioritize?
One way to choose is to look for projects that will save you money on your monthly bills after they are completed. You might be thinking, “What kinds of projects will save me money?” Typically, these types of projects are those that will save you from using as much energy or water. Smaller projects could include replacing all of your lightbulbs with LEDs, changing out your shower heads and faucets to low-flow versions, or installing a smart thermostat. Larger energy and water-saving home improvement projects include having solar panels installed, replacing your current landscaping with drought-tolerant plants, or window replacement in your San Diego home.
Of the larger projects listed, window replacement is one that we recommend you put toward the top of your list! This is because new windows come with benefits beyond just saving you money on your monthly energy bills. Currently, there are tax credits available from the federal government that can reduce your tax bill. You can get a tax credit of up to $1,100 when you install new windows and patio doors in your San Diego home. In addition, window replacement is one of the home improvement projects with the best return on investment. You can expect to recoup more than 80% of the money you spend on replacement windows when you go to sell your San Diego home!
Replacement windows can also improve your home’s look and feel. When you choose new windows with architectural features like sculpted frames, window grids, or colored frames (like the currently popular black frames), you can give your home some added architectural interest. Sound suppression is another great feature of many of the replacement windows sold in San Diego. New windows can insulate your home from outside noise, making your home quieter and more peaceful.
Today’s replacement windows are also great when it comes to their operation. They glide open and closed smoothly, requiring very little effort. Many San Diego homeowners will tell you that after replacing their old windows, they find themselves opening their windows more often to allow in fresh air, simply because they are so easy to operate.
