Empty Nesters Renovation Idea #7 - Cozy Guest Room

 

7. Create a cozy guest room

Now that you’re an empty nester, you have a spare bedroom. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel and turn the space into something entirely different; a lot of empty nesters opt to keep it as a guest room that their kids can use when they come home to visit.

This common renovation usually sees a refresh to the walls, new bedding, perhaps a different bedroom set, updated bedside tables and lamps, and some thoughtful additions for guests, like extra robes and slippers in the closet.

Empty Nesters Renovation Idea #6 - Living Room Decor

 

6. Freshen up the living room décor.

In a home that’s raised children, a living room can have a lot of memories. After all, it’s one of the rooms where families spend the most time together. Parents who want their money to stretch a bit further may put off updating a room that gets so much love because of all the shenanigans that occur there.

However once the kids are on to their next chapter, parents can finally feel free to reinvent this space around a new theme or color scheme with new art, plants, window coverings, rugs, and even updated electronics.

Empty Nesters Renovation Idea #5 - Add an entertainment or home theater room.

 

5. Add an entertainment or home theater room.

Empty nesters have worked hard for many years raising their kids, and they deserve a space to chill out for movie night or watch the game. Several of these folks prioritize adding or enhancing their home theater, giving it a dedicated space away from other noise in the home, say, in the basement.

This renovation could be a small change, like swapping out the television for a better one or getting a new surround sound system. For more ambitious homeowners, purchasing plush theater seating or even adding a popcorn bar in the corner of the room creates the right atmosphere for movie marathons. Hard-core film buffs may also opt to add acoustic foam paneling to their walls, so they can enjoy a true home theater experience. 

Empty Nesters Renovation Idea #4 - Upgrade Kitchen

 

4. Upgrade the kitchen.

The kitchen always serves as a gathering space, but with teens and young adults around, your counters are just as often sat upon as used for food prep. Whether you have dents in the fridge, burn marks on the counter, or a cupboard door that’s on its last legs from being slammed shut too many times, this is the ideal time to give your kitchen some love as one of your first projects.

Reface the cabinets, change the light fixtures, install the under mount sink you like, or do a complete overhaul, including new counter tops and tile back splash.

Empty Nesters Renovation Idea #3 - Home Gym

 

3. Add a home gym.

Bedrooms are not the only rooms that kids occupy. Once they’re out of the house, the basement or rumpus room becomes fair game for renovation. These rooms become excellent areas to set up a home gym. Having a dedicated workout space may prompt you to get in your morning run on the treadmill, lift weights, or join an online yoga class.

Start by removing all the unnecessary clutter from the room, then add the gym equipment you need, from free weights to cardio machines to a television on the wall so you can follow along with virtual workouts.

Empty Nesters Renovation Idea #2 - Dream Office

 

2. Design a dream office.

Many empty nesters still have years of working ahead of them, and remote working is on the rise. According to Forbes, 25% of all professional jobs in North America are fully remote, with that number expected to increase next year.

After the little birds fly the nest, they leave behind space that can be transformed into a roomy office. Add an ergonomic desk, comfy chair, and the tools necessary for your job—not to mention a convenient snack fridge—and you have a nice work space that will serve you to retirement.

Empty Nesters Renovation Idea #1 - Upgrade Funiture

 

1. Upgrade the furniture.

Now that your kids are no longer around to spill, put their feet on the furniture, or roughhouse, a world of new design options opens up. The furniture pieces you have when the kids are around need to put up with a lot. For this reason, many family homes tend to have darker couches made of washable fabrics to hide imperfections and spill-proof tables and chairs to make clean-up easy, rather than more upscale options.

Parents who have avoided buying premium furniture can now invest in the pieces and materials they’re drawn to, as opposed to what looks “good enough” and tolerates years of misuse. From high-end kitchen barstools to solid wood tables to pristine living room seating, empty nesters look forward to revamping 

Are empty-nesters really downsizing? Or, is it time to Renovate...?

 

Call it “right-sizing” or whatever you want, baby boomers are facing a housing market that can present opportunities for a fun second chapter — or a cold dose of financial reality.

The final tuition payment has been sent. The kids are finally out on their own and — after opening the well-deserved bottle of champagne you’ve been holding onto for decades for this exact moment — it’s time to figure out your next step.

For many empty-nesters, that means downsizing from the large family home in the suburbs and moving into a chic condo in the city that can rival a small mansion in terms of cost. For some, it’s their first time dealing with the high-cost market in decades. It’s a splash of cold water instead of champagne. So, what's the alternative... maybe now is a terrific time to renovate your home.

The 12 Most Common Renovations for Empty Nesters - When there are children at home, the house goes through a lot of wear and tear, making it hard to justify certain fixes or upgrades. From chipped paint to scuffed floors, dents to stains, parents tolerate a lot of imperfections when their children live under their roof. Once those kids go off to college or move out, renovating an empty nest becomes a practical option for those ready for an upgrade, but not ready to downsize. Approximately 3 out of 4 empty nesters renovate their homes after their children move out, over the next few days, we'll share with you twelve projects they’re most likely to tackle. Stop back often to review all of them.

Downsizing and Selling The "Family Home", Sounded Like A Good Idea... Right?

 

Then reality set in...

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Home Maintenance Myth # 11 - Asbestos Must Be Removed

 

Asbestos In Your Home Must Be Removed

Asbestos was widely used in building materials until it was banned in 1978. If you do have asbestos in your home, you may not have to remove it. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos only poses a health risk when the material is friable (crumbled or pulverized) and fibers can be released.

"If building materials in your home aren't damaged and won't be disturbed, you do not need to have your home tested for asbestos," the EPA says. "Material that is in good condition and will not be disturbed (by remodeling, for example) should be left alone."

Wisconsin State Fair 2023

 

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