Top 10 ways to improve the value of your home
Whether it’s to prepare your property for selling, or even just to enhance the enjoyment of your single largest investment — you don’t need to win the lottery in order to maximize the value of your home.
Here’s a recap of the most value-adding tips you can use:
•10: Purchase new windows! They not only add to the value of your house, they help you save money by keeping your home more energy efficient.
•9: Bring your family room up to date, by adding enough room work out with the Wii! Get some exercise in your home theatre room — a feature potential buyers will love!
•8: Spruce up the insides of your kitchen drawers by adding rollout trays and other organizers. Save some space, and make them more attractive to buyers.
•7: Consider investing in a power generator, to keep the light on, when the electricity goes out!
•6: Do a ‘floor space audit’ in your home. Look for square footage that isn’t being used, or used well, and try to put it better use. With some drywall and a bit of imagination, you can add a new room at little cost.
•5: Add a deck! One of the best ways to add value is to create a brand new room outdoors! And just think, your grille will love you for it.
•4: Upgrade your garage door opener to a keyless touchpad entry system to provide a bit of convenience and high-tech flair!
•3: Fix up that basement. Whether you do a whole renovation or just a coat of paint, it make a big difference in the value of your home.
•2: Consider using that attic space for more than just storage, by adding a room. You’ll see a big return on your investment, there.
•1: Update your light fixtures – a small cost, for a big return!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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