Remodeling Projects for a Property that are Durable and Low-Maintenance

If you own a rental property, you should always have an eye towards upgrading it whenever feasible. Upgrading your rental property is the perfect way to make sure it stays competitive in the market and can help you attract new tenants as well as increase the rent thanks to the increased value a remodeling project provides. 

The right project can be hard to select, however. In order to make your life easier, let’s take a look at a few remodeling projects that are not only valuable but durable as well.

1. New Countertops

By installing some new, acrylic countertops in your kitchen and/or bathroom, you can achieve a reliable boost in property value. Acrylic is incredibly durable and known for being hard to chip or crack. It’s also resistant to heat and spills. Acrylic solid surface is seamless, making for easier cleaning. Not only is it durable, but it also comes in a wide variety of colors and styles, making acrylic a great choice for just about anyone.

2. Fresh Siding

Updating your siding is another opportunity to replace a fragile material with a durable and stylish one. Vinyl siding, for instance, is weak and can be replaced by white board and batten siding or steel siding. White board and batten siding is durable enough to require less maintenance than vinyl siding, and the rustic look it provides just happens to be trending right now as well.

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3. A Unique Driveway

Most driveways are made from concrete or asphalt. These materials are far from low-maintenance and require significant amounts of money to be pumped into them as the years go by if you want to keep them in brand-new condition. 

By installing a gravel driveway with permeable pavers, however, you can introduce a driveway that looks and functions just as well as concrete or asphalt but requires almost zero maintenance over its lifetime. 

Permeable pavers from Truegrid, for instance, are durable enough to handle the rigors of driveway usage without ever breaking down or needing maintenance. They’re also very cost-effective and stylish eliminating your need for driveway maintenance for up to 60 years after you install them. 

4. New-Look Linoleum

Hardwood flooring and carpeting will almost always come with a sizable maintenance cost over their lifetime, especially for your rental property. If you want to make your floor more durable and lower their maintenance costs, consider installing linoleum floors. 

Linoleum has long been considered a cheap material, but recent innovations in flooring technology have produced linoleum that is much more durable while remaining affordable in price. 

Durable Materials Let You Set It and Forget It

If you own a rental property, you don’t want to use materials that are going to require constant attention and maintenance. Instead, implement any of the materials we’ve listed here for a low-maintenance alternative.

New remodeling projects like white board and batten siding, linoleum, permeable pavers for your driveway, and acrylic countertops are all durable enough to lower your maintenance requirements while still providing tenants with the style and functionality they want.

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