While no feature in any home will ever be a guarantee of happiness, some features in a home can make you simply uncomfortable while others can make you miserable. All of this can have a direct impact on your overall happiness. Sometime people don’t even realize just how miserable they were until they fix the thing that made them miserable in the first place. Here are 3 home upgrades that can help you live more comfortably and happily.
Deck, Patio or Outdoor Entertaining Space
Whether you want to have all the neighbors over for a BBQ during the summer, a large family to entertain or just want a quiet oasis in which to enjoy your morning coffee or a leisurely afternoon, having a great outdoor space is a must-have for almost any home. One of the primary reasons many apartment dwellers move out of apartments (in addition to wanting to own their own home) is to have a private space to be able to enjoy the outdoors. Make sure you are able to enjoy the outdoors by creating a cozy outdoor entertainment space to enjoy by yourself or share with others.
Appropriate Heating and Cooling Systems
No matter where you live, you will be subject to bouts of uncomfortably warm or uncomfortably cold temperatures. Humidity also plays a direct role in how comfortable you are in warm or cold climates. While you certainly want to keep your heating and cooling system in good repair, modern systems also help regulate humidity in addition to temperature, if you suffer from allergies or dry sinuses, you might look into upgrading your heating and cooling system to one that also regulates humidity. It’s a good idea to consult professionals like A & A Service Company in your area to see what they recommend.
Bathroom or Kitchen
The two most oft-used rooms in any home are the bathroom and kitchen. If your kitchen is small, cramped and poorly lit, you may get a huge boost from a kitchen remodel. If you have a growing family or not enough bathroom space for guests, adding even just an extra half-bath can make a world of difference.
Upgrading your kitchen can be a huge undertaking, but a wonderful one when done correctly. Before you jump in head-first, consider what you want and what you actually need. The best upgrades to your kitchen will serve function before form, and allow you to better utilize the space. A new stove/oven, a double sink, or a dishwasher can be a big change to make, but one that you’ll enjoy almost immediately after the renovation.
Not only is your home one of the most expensive purchases most people will ever make, but it’s the place where you most likely spend the majority of your time. While remodeling may be a huge hassle, generally the results make it more than worth the effort. Not all upgrades to your home require the upheaval that remodeling does, either. Building a back patio or deck can often be done in the space of a weekend and upgrading your cooling and heating can also be a quick, painless process that can provide a wealth of benefits.
