Bathroom Remodeling

The Hidden Costs of Buying a New Home vs. Remodeling the One You Love

There comes a point in almost every homeowner’s life when you look around your house and think, “is it time to move?”

Perhaps your kitchen feels too small. Maybe your primary bathroom still looks like it’s living in the 90’s. Or maybe your family has simply outgrown the original floor plan, you desperately need a home office, or you have an unfinished basement that has been patiently waiting for its moment.

Whatever the reason, suddenly Zillow has started to look a little more interesting.

But before you trade the home you know for something new, there’s another question worth asking:

What would happen if you invested your money into the home you already have?

For homeowners throughout Littleton, Ken Caryl, Highlands Ranch, Golden, Arvada, Evergreen, Morrison, Lakewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial, and the Southwest Denver Metro area, the decision between buying a new home and remodeling your current home involves a lot more than comparing a home’s purchase price to a remodeling estimate.

Buying another home comes with plenty of costs that aren’t always obvious when you start scrolling through listings. And sometimes, the better home isn’t somewhere else. It’s the one you’re already living in.

Where to Invest First in a Home Remodel & Where You Can Save

If you've been thinking about remodeling your home, you've probably asked yourself one big question: "Where should I invest my money first?"

It's a smart question, because not every room delivers the same return on investment (ROI). While every remodel adds enjoyment to your home, some spaces increase functionality, improve resale value, and provide a much greater long-term payoff than others.

At Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc., we've spent more than 20 years helping homeowners throughout Littleton, Ken Caryl, Highlands Ranch, Golden, Arvada, Evergreen, Morrison, Lakewood, Greenwood Village, and the Southwest Denver Metro area make smart remodeling decisions that fit both their lifestyle and their budget. And, before you continue on, be sure to read more on the hidden value of working with a local full-service home remodeling contractor in Littleton, Colorado, here.

If your remodeling budget isn't unlimited, or you aren’t ready for a whole home remodel, here's where we'd recommend investing first, and where you can comfortably save for later.

What Lurks Behind The Wall?

Every building has a history within its walls. And sometimes, working on your home can lead to surprising discoveries... good and bad! Identifying problems quickly is the key to preventing extensive damage in the future, and a remodel is the perfect time for making repairs. While you are focused on finding that ideal kitchen cabinet or granite countertop, let the professionals deal with what might be under those cabinets and inside the walls!

Whether you’re revamping elements or gutting an entire room, here’s a checklist of things to look for during your next remodel.

Hot Springs at Home?

It’s Chili. And we don’t mean that bowl of yum, but that it is actually very chilly outside. Now that we think of it… chili does sound delicious right about now! So, what is better than chili when you’re chilly? A luxurious warm bath! You can even bring your bowl of chili with you. If you’re anything like us, you love a lavish bath in your gorgeous spa oasis.

What Is White, Square, And Better Not Tear?

Have you heard the one about toilet paper? That’s okay. It is “tearable” anyway!

August 26th is National Toilet Paper Day and Maverick intends to celebrate! Indulge us with some swirling thoughts for a moment..

Does Your Bathroom Make You "Psycho"?

Let’s face it... if a bathroom is remodeled incorrectly, many scary problems can arise. And by scary, we mean “Stranger Things” upside down scary. We’ve highlighted some of the most common mistakes made during bathroom remodels done by either DIY’er or by an inexperienced contractor.

Adam Berlin in Littleton, CO on Houzz