| Home improvement can be a tricky subject because | | | | moderately priced new set and upgrading your |
| it can either require a home equity line of credit just | | | | appliances to newer and typically more quiet stainless |
| to finish one job or it can be done on a shoestring | | | | steel appliances. |
| budget and still look great. Assuming you are pushing | | | | Attic to Bedroom Conversion - Wasted space such |
| for the latter of the two and want to get the most | | | | as an attic can be a great way to expand your |
| home improvement for every dollar put in here are | | | | home's livable space without having to build beyond |
| seven great (cost effective) home improvement tips | | | | the home's original footprint. One of the most popular |
| that are sure to increase the value of your home | | | | ways to convert an attic to living space is by turning |
| when you put it up for sale. | | | | it into a bedroom or master suite with bathroom and |
| Fiber Cement Siding - Fiber cement siding is becoming | | | | walk-in closets. |
| one of the most popular alternatives to vinyl siding | | | | Finish Your Basement - Similar to an attic project, |
| because it inherits all of the attractive features of | | | | basements also span the width of most of your |
| wood siding with none of the flaws. For example, | | | | home and offer up a tremendous amount of space |
| fiber cement siding is low maintenance, fire and | | | | to use. If you have a basement with at least seven |
| termite resistant and holds paint color for seven to | | | | feet of floor to ceiling height you should be able to |
| fifteen years. | | | | turn the dusty, underused part of your home into a |
| Add a Wood or Composite Deck - Wood decks tend | | | | recreation room or guest suite. Every town varies on |
| to generate a better return on investment than | | | | how extensive they will allow a basement renovation |
| composite decking but you can expect wood to be | | | | become so check with your local town officials and |
| higher maintenance so it's worth weighing your | | | | get the proper permits before starting. |
| options on maintenance versus initial price. Either way, | | | | Add Landscaping - Landscaping is super simple and an |
| adding a deck to your home will give you additional | | | | inexpensive way to increase your home's curb appeal |
| square footage outside of your home and increase | | | | dramatically. Although you can go crazy with |
| the value of your home among potential home | | | | landscaping your home will benefit most from a |
| buyers. | | | | walkway to the front door complete with plantings |
| New Vinyl Windows - If you have an older home one | | | | on both sides, fencing in the back yard and plantings |
| of the most promising home improvements is in your | | | | that run the length of the driveway. |
| windows. Replace drafty or aging windows with vinyl | | | | Home improvement is an exciting journey that will |
| windows which are cost effective, look great and | | | | exercise your creative freedom and, with good |
| are low maintenance. | | | | planning, won't cost you an arm and a leg to do. |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel - Sometimes a home | | | | Using the list above as a guide you can improve |
| improvement project doesn't need to be a full scale | | | | many key parts of your home that will give you a |
| military project. Updating your kitchen can be as | | | | marked increase in your home's value the day you |
| simple as replacing the countertops with a more | | | | put your home on the market. |
| modern surface like granite, changing cabinets with a | | | | |