One of the best things about home ownership is that it’s yours and you can do with it as you please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the downside is that things change: your life needs change, design trends change, technology changes, and the layout just gets dated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was once a revolutionary approach to home architecture becomes something that now needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is especially true if you’re planning on selling your home soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, how often should you remodel your home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the <\/strong>American Real Estate Society<\/strong><\/a>, if your home is in a good state, you should remodel it every 15-20 years, so you can keep your home up to date with the latest developments, building technology and architectural trends. Remodeling may include redesigning, extending, or redecorating your living space to improve the entirety of your home living environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Several factors account for when your house needs remodeling<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you jump into a decision to renovate your house, consider when was your house built, when was the last time there was any renovation or remodeling work done, and what areas of your home need immediate attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But how often should remodeling be done in specific areas in the home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are there any signs that indicate that your home is in need of remodeling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it better to remodel everything all at once? Or should you start with your attic and slowly move towards the kitchen and bathrooms?<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much time and money does a home remodeling project require?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n By the way \u2013 before we get too far along here, if you want to connect with other home owners and builders and get more great ideas for your home to make your space the best join my free private Facebook group, Remodel Reality here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n About 2 years ago, we were planning on moving to another state and put our home on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our home, which is an older home built in 1980, had some updates, the kitchen and half bath had both been updated in the early 2000s, but other parts of it were still very dated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And we quickly found out from the feedback we got from those interested in our home that the consensus was that it was too dated to get what we wanted on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So we shifted gears and changed plans and decided to stay in Tallahassee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And sure enough, our life changed in a big way when my mom moved in with us and that brought with it a need to make some substantial renovations to our home<\/a> to accommodate its newest resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Different areas of your house have different lifespans. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The kitchen, for example, may need to be renovated every 20 years, as its functionality fades and the technology and overall style become outdated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kitchen cabinets and countertops<\/a> are where you see the most dramatic changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, in the early 2000s Corian countertops<\/a> were all the rage – everyone wanted to have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But then they disappeared as natural stone<\/a> took over as the dominant material used in modern kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These surfaces can also show considerable wear after two decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cabinet faces get handled a lot – literally. Not to mention that the styles change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And countertops are where you do all your work in a kitchen so it should come as no surprise that replacing these items can be a central plart of any planned kitchen renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bathrooms might need to be looked at a little more frequently. It’s not uncommon for renovation work to be done on a bathroom every 10 years or so because of frequent dampness, plumbing, and staining problems that can be common in that space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or it could be a matter that you just want to remodel your bathroom<\/a> according to get your home updated to the latest trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it will always be true that “trends” come at a cost. While it may be wildly popular to install a XXX design in your bathroom, there is also such a thing as timeless style that can endure for even longer periods of tim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This includes elements like muted colors and neutral tiles to create a timeless design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And when you’re changing the layout of a space, or just renovating the space that currently exists, don’t forget that your furniture might need to be updated too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most living room furniture needs replacement every 20-25 years because it can\u00a0get really dated and out of style. Metal fixtures and high-quality wood might survive even longer but it requires paint and polishes every 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now don’t get me wrong – there is such a thing as heirloom quality furniture that can last for generations. However, most of us don’t have furniture of this quality, and it’s extremely expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most modern furniture has an expected life-span of 20-25 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While replacing your furniture, make sure that you take the material and the square footage space available into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following table summarizes how frequently you should renovate your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Often Should Home Improvements Be Done?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n