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Home Improvements that add value to your home

by Shannon O'Brien on March 1, 2012 Most appraisers have stories of homeowners irate over the fact that the special remodeling job they performed added zero value to their home. The imported Italian tile you used in your entryway or the pool in the backyard may be of immense value to you while you live in the home, but unfortunately they aren’t items that buyers shopping in your neighborhood value. To get the most bang for your home improvement buck, consider these 10 best home improvements: 1. Indoor Systems Before you consider cosmetic and even functional improvements (such as adding additional square footage) to the home, make all needed upgrades, repairs or replacements to the home’s major systems. Major systems include plumbing, heating, electrical and sewer systems, among others. Buyers want assurance that these basic items are in working order and won’t need to be replaced or repaired in the near future, an issue that will most likely be addressed...

Kitchen remodeling tips

A kitchen is often described as the heart and soul of the home, and for good reason. This is an area that is often used for family gatherings, for entertaining friends and for everyday living. You may begin mornings talking to your family in the kitchen about plans for the day, and you may end the day preparing a meal together while you discuss the day's events. This is also a room that receives a great deal of scrutiny by buyers when you list your home for sale, and its style can have a direct impact on property value. In fact, in some areas of the country, homeowners may recoup more than 80 percent of the cost of a remodel in an increase in property value . With this in mind, you may decide to remodel your kitchen soon. By following a few tips, you can more easily walk through the remodeling process and get the kitchen you want. Do: Create a Plan Some homeowners will throw together a kitchen remodeling project by the seat of their pants. They may work on the back splash ...

You Haven’t Lost an Hour—You’ve Gained One! 6 DIY Projects for Sunny Evenings

Home Improvement | By: Craig Donofrio PREV | Most people prefer fall’s extra hour of sleep to spring’s extra-dark, extra-early mornings. But daylight saving time doesn’t give most Americans a choice (enjoy your exception, Hawaii and Arizona!). Still, we’re not just losing an hour of sleep this week—we’re gaining an hour of daytime that we could use to accomplish small but significant home improvement projects. Can you really do anything worthwhile in just an hour? Why, yes, according to experts we consulted. 1. Shut the—no, paint the front door Your front door is on the receiving end of a lot of abuse, from people as well as the elements. As such, it can probably use a new coat of paint. Plus, refinishing your front door is a surefire way to increase your home’s curb appeal. Can’t decide on a color? Go with black, says Leslie Ezelle, an interior designer and winner of HGTV’s “ Design Star .” “It works on traditional houses, contemporary houses—any-style house. It’s easy to work w...

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