Home improvement generally refers to a process that involves introducing alterations in order to change the layout of the home.
This involves changing exterior properties of a home which may comprise of lawn, garage, and garden.
Home improvement includes various kinds of changes that help in making a home comfortable, safe and stylish.
There are various changes that people can create in their homes according to their interests.
Some of which are as follows:

• People may add certain features that may enhance the beauty and add charm to the place.
  This involves adding new flooring like hardwood or wooden flooring.
  This may also include tiles, carpets and linoleum.
  People can give a beautiful look to their place by using attractive wall papers, or painting walls and using wood paneling to make the place look more elegant and well-designed.
  
• People may also introduce latest cabinets and fixtures to update their homes as per the trends prevalent in this industry.
  
• People can use latest fittings for their bathrooms like sauna baths and whirlpool tubs to relax and rejuvenate themselves.
  
• People can improve their backyards by using wooden patio decks, sliding doors, fencing and patio gardens.
  
• Comfort is the primary motive that people want to attain by introducing changes that are stylish yet provide great amount of relaxation.
  People may upgrade their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
  They would also want to increase the capacity of electrical as well as plumbing facilities, soundproofing their bedrooms or bathrooms and waterproofing their basements.
  By upgrading these essential facilities, people enjoy immense comfort level and relaxation.
  
• Home improvement may also include certain repair and maintenance projects.
  Sometimes people can make a huge difference to their homes by making necessary repairs.
  Repair and maintenance projects may include fix-ups or replacement, electrical and plumbing repairs.
  These may also include concrete and masonry repairs as well as repairs caused due to natural disasters or water damage.
  
• The process of home improvement may also undertake installation of safety measures.
  Burglar alarm systems can be installed in order to prevent and reduce the instances of thefts.
  Doors and windows can be equipped with security locks to ensure greater safety.
  
• In order to protect homes from fires, fire sprinkler systems can be used as a preventive measure.
  
• In order to protect homes from the hazards of hurricanes and tornadoes, storm cellars can be used effectively.
  
• Home improvement also includes installing backup generators to provide power backup.
  

People can use the services of a contractor that would help in making design plans, getting people to do the work whereas supervising and coordinating to ensure that everything is done as per the plan.
Alternatively, people can hire tradesmen to do the job.
For instance, if one wants to do bathroom remodeling, he is required to contact an architect to draw the plans.
Once the design is ready, he can then contact people to do necessary construction.
This would also require calling electrician and plumber to do all the necessary fittings.
This approach is feasible in case of small jobs.
Larger projects require the services of a contractor to get the job done effectively.
Home improvement is a great way to upgrade homes and everybody must make necessary changes from time to time to make them updated as well as vibrant.