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More than anything, we are looking for ways to make our homes more comfortable and liveable. While small home upgrades can put a smile on anyone’s face, we’re usually putting aside money for the bigger ones.

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Getting that new bathtub, upgrading to a more luxurious air conditioning system, and finally getting that heated driveway tends to be on most people’s wishlist.

Yet, there are a few home upgrades that may seem big even though they won’t really break the bank - you just need to know what you’re looking for and where to look. Here is a handful of the best home upgrades so that you can look a bit more forward to Christmas this year.

#1 Smart homes
Let’s start with the most desirable one first. To most people, a smart home is the pinnacle of luxury at home; connect it with your coffee machine to wake up to the smell of a freshly brewed cup, make it communicate with your bathroom so that it can tap you a bath when you’re still driving home in the rain, and being able to control your home by simply talking to it. What else could we possibly ask for?

Some of them are actually a bit more affordable than others, though, and you might be able to find great ones on a sale now that the festive season is fast approaching.

Have a look at this article right away to find one that works for your home and wallet so that you can lean back and enjoy the service in the comfort of your own home.

#2 Backup generators
Undoubtedly, the most annoying thing to experience at home is that the power suddenly goes. Walking around the with light from our phones to find the bathroom, staring into the darkness of the walls, and wondering what on earth you’re going to have for dinner - we simply cannot do without electricity anymore.

Do what everyone else is doing when they have a bit of money set aside, and upgrade to a backup generator in case something like this should happen again. That way, you won’t have to fumble around in the darkness during the next blackout - and can enjoy the feeling of being one of the few houses in the neighbourhood with electricity.

Have a look here for a great generator installer and try to find the best price so that you don’t break the bank. It’s the kind of home upgrade you won’t regret when you actually need it.

#3 Replace the windows
If your home is rather new, you probably won’t need this one - but everyone with single glazed windows will definitely want to make this upgrade as soon as possible.

The problem with older windows is that they’re not only weak and frail, but they tend to isolate much worse than a double glazed window does. This will, as we know, increase your electricity bill unless you’d like to sit in a freezing home - and, during the summer season, you’ll enjoy the added expense of a blasting air conditioning system.

By investing in upgraded windows as soon as you’re able to afford it, you’re going to save yourself a ton of money, in the long run. It might cost a bit now, but your home will both look and feel so much more comfortable now that you’re protected from the outside world.

Just get in touch with a local glazer and see if you’re able to get a discount if you swap out all of your windows at once. The most important ones are, of course, in the living room, bedrooms, and the kitchen so focus on these first if you’re unable to do it in bulk.

By investing in your home, you’re also pushing the price up a bit in case you’d like to sell it one of these days. If not, you can simply lean back and enjoy the luxury of taking care of your home.