When you decide to invest in your home, you want to get the best value. When that investment involves upgrading or otherwise improving your home, it can be hard to know what’s going to stand the test of time and provide the best value in the long run. Today at Progressive Insulation & Windows we’re here to provide ideas for three home improvement projects that could increase your home’s value today and last for the rest of your life.

Install real wood floors in your home

Homebuyers typically prefer hardwood floors over carpeted floors – and for good reason. They don’t trap dust and cause allergies the way carpets do, and they can last more than 100 years when cared for properly. Over time, the floor may begin to look a little rough or dull, but it just needs to be sanded down and refinished to look brand new again.

Install new windows in your home

There are so many reasons to add new windows to your home that it would be hard to list the reasons. New windows can greatly increase your home’s energy efficiency, which can effectively pay for the entire cost of replacing your windows over time. Newer windows have impressive options that can almost entirely block UV rays, which can help your carpets, furniture, etc. last longer because they won’t fade with the sun.

Newer windows don’t get rust, they don’t pit like older windows do, and they don’t rot or absorb moisture like the wooden windows of yesteryear. At Progressive Insulation & Windows, we provide exceptional warranties on our products and installation. Windows are more than just something to look through – they’re a great way to boost your home’s curb appeal, to make your home more energy efficient, and to invest in something that will last for your lifetime.

Add new insulation to your home

If you’re serious about energy efficiency then you’re going to want to get serious about insulation. If you have an older home, then you may be looking at two distinct problems when it comes to insulation. First, you may not have ever had the right type or amount of insulation. We’ve worked with many homes built in or before 1976 that had literally zero insulation. Even if insulation was added after the fact, it’s unlikely that it meets the latest CalGreen standards.

Older homes that once had sufficient insulation often have damaged or dirty insulation that’s no longer working as well. The products used in the past settled easily, which makes them less efficient. If your home has ever experienced water damage, then your insulation can be affected as well. Other issues, like rodents and bugs, could further damage it.

The good news is that the products available today are more efficient than the materials that used to be used. They’re also made to stand the test of time. If you’re ready to add insulation to your home – or to just learn if it might be a good option for you – reach out to Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 today.