When thinking about home remodeling projects, it is very easy to get ahead of yourself and want things that are not that important. Before you go about spending more than your wallet can handle, take a pause and consider some factors that might change your decisions.

Not all remodeling projects are equal. There are some that offer more value for your money, especially if you are selling in a couple of years. Here are our top 5:

Your Front Door

Do you know how overworked your door is? For one, it ushers you and your family (plus your guests at times) in and out of the house. It also seals your whole abode safe and tight. Do not hesitate to replace your door when it gets worn out. Doing so kicks up your home’s curb appeal and also yields a great payback.

Your Home’s Siding

Replacing your old one with today’s fade-resistant vinyl siding is a foolproof move. If you think of it, the newest vinyl siding comes with a lifetime warranty which is of course more preferable to the 10-year warranty that was offered just a couple of decades ago.

Your Kitchen

Updating the look of your kitchen does not have to be like those dream remodels you’d see on Pinterest. Even some minor changes, say, re-facing cabinets instead of replacing them,  just getting a new flooring and countertops, or even having a couple of modestly priced appliances is always a great-paying project.

Your Garage Door

If you are thinking of selling your home soon, then a garage door replacement should be considered. It will easily boost your property’s curb appeal. After all, it means a lot to house-hunters that they have a safe place to park their cars, too. To add to this projects points, it’s a relatively inexpensive project.

Patio or Deck Addition

Home Improvement companies notice a rise on deck and patio additions in the last few years, and it is not surprising. Who doesn’t love outdoor living spaces? Aside from the charm of having an area where you can relax and entertain guests, the fact that it costs a lot less than getting a new room addition contributes a lot to the popularity of this home improvement project.

It is natural for homeowners to want to keep improving the look of their homes, whether they intend to sell the place in a couple of years or live there until their old age. What a wise homeowner would do, however, is choose projects of the greatest value for them and for prospective buyers in the future.