Low Cost Home Improvements
First and foremost, thanks for reading this article. A little about me. My name is Chris Spoerl, President of Magic Exterior Cleaning. I have 3 children and reside in Orlando FL. I think I can speak for all of us, that we ALL have been affected by the “Great Recession”. I grew up in the 1980′s, during the “MTV Generation”. 
We all had big dreams growing up, only to find a lack of jobs and economic times worse than our parents.
“It’s The End Of The World As We Know It” – REM
That’s great, but I prefer to quote
Elton John ” I’m Still Standing”.
If you are one of the lucky ones that still own a home, you may find it harder to keep up with the Jones.
The good news is that there are plenty of low cost home improvements that you can do that will not require an economic stimulus package or Wall Street bailout for. “A good first appearance on a home can add as much as 5 to 10 percent to the value of the home,” says John Aust, president of the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers.
Let’s take a look at some low cost home improvements that will have immediate results and give your home an Extreme Makeover.
Low Cost Home Improvements
Roofers are going to hate to here this, but there is no reason why your roof cannot last 50 years if you clean your roof annually. Not only your home will become energy efficient, it will extend the life of your roof and increase your property value.
In the past, the most tradional method was to pressure wash your driveway. Not only it damages the concrete, it does not last. The reason why your driveway gets dirty in the first place is because of algae. Algae is a living organism that feeds on moisture and sunlight. We recommend using a “no pressure soft wash” to clean your driveway.
The backyard is not only the hub for most families, but it also the centerpiece of most parties. What a wonderful way to impress your neighbors, and party guests by having a clean deck. Not only cleaning your deck brings new life to your concrete or pavers, it helps bring out the surrounding landscaping creating a backyard paradise.
Low Cost Home Improvements
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All these low cost home improvements can be done for under $500 !
That’s less than the cost of a brand new HDTV. If there is anything we can learn from the “Great Recession” is to make the most of our money. I did a little research to give you a return of invesment of cleaning your exterior as opposed to replacing your exterior.
Roof Replacement - 2000 sq foot home – $3,000.
New Driveway – 2000 sq foot home – $750
New Patio Deck – 2000 sq foot home – $1,500
The Low Cost Home Improvements
Million Dollar Question – $5250 or $500 ?
At Magic Exterior Cleaning, we specialize in removing mold, mildew and algae from exterior surfaces. Our “No Pressure Roof Cleaning” is the only process recommended by most roof manufactuers. We work with homeowner’s in Orlando to provide low cost home improvements, without breaking the bank.
