If you plan to put your home on the market anytime soon, you’ll want to do everything you can to increase your home’s value. At the same time, you don’t want to spend so much money on home improvements that you don’t enjoy a return on your investment. To that end, here’s a look at five home improvement ideas you might want to implement to get more for your home.

Home Improvement #1: Energy Upgrades

A growing number of homebuyers are looking for homes with energy efficient features. Therefore, anything you can do to “green” your home will make it more attractive to potential buyers. Some steps you can take to improve the energy efficiency of your home are to replace the windows, roof, doors, and windows. Adding additional insulation will also be attractive to potential buyers.

Home Improvement #2: Apply Fresh Paint

Applying fresh paint inside and outside the house will give it the facelift it needs to attract potential buyers. A fresh coat of paint will not only refresh the appearance of your home, but it is also an inexpensive way to update your home while also making it more attractive to a broader range of buyers. Just be sure to use neutral colors when you repaint your house, as unusual colors will only appeal to a small segment of the population.

Home Improvement #3: Update the Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. Therefore, updating it is one of the keys to increasing its value. Simple improvements like installing new cabinets and hardware, a granite sink, new countertops, and energy-efficient appliances will go a long way to attract buyers and increase the value of your home.

Home improvement #4: update the bathroom

The bathroom is generally the second most important room for potential buyers. So you want to make sure your bath reaches out and catches those who turn it. Remodeling your bathroom with a new sink, faucet, countertops, cabinets, flooring, and light fixtures are all great ways to make it more inviting. If you only have one bathroom and space allows, you may want to consider adding an additional bathroom as well.

Home Improvement #5: Add a Deck

Adding a deck is a relatively inexpensive upgrade, but expanding your outdoor space with a deck is a great way to increase your home’s value while increasing its overall appeal. Whether you use treated lumber or a composite material, you’ll likely recoup most, if not all, of the cost of putting up a new deck.