Remodeling Projects that Add Big Value

These are some of the most sensible remodels I have ever seen which will add more to the value of a home than the cost of the projects. When selling a home it…

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KATHY AMES

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Al Ames, CRS, GRI, Realtor

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This will literally blow you away!

great way to use the attic portion of a house and provide lots of sleeping space.

DIY Curtain Rod Covers. Fast and easy way to make a room just a little more classy.

Layer on the Ledges to turn a large blank wall into an art gallery display. Build out the lower portion of a stairway wall a few inches in an exaggerated stair-step pattern. Cap these prime spots with decorative trim and use them to display wall art and show off collections. Staircase Storage, Stair Storage, Staircase Design, Staircase Ideas, Handrail Ideas, Staircase Pictures, Attic Staircase, Stair Design, Attic Ladder

Layer on the Ledges to turn a large blank wall into an art gallery display. Build out the lower portion of a stairway wall a few inches in an exaggerated stair-step pattern. Cap these prime spots with decorative trim and use them to display wall art and show off collections.

This would be the perfect built-in for those upper level rooms with slanted ceilings.

Freshen your landscaping to enhance the style of your home and make the exterior more attractive. Cut back overgrown bushes and fill in bare spots, says Stacey Moncrieff, editor in chief of Realtor magazine. "A neat, well-maintained landscape instantly increases your home's curb appeal and suggests that your interiors are equally well-maintained." Craftsman Style Homes, Craftsman Bungalows, Craftsman Exterior, Artist Craftsman, Modern Craftsman, Style At Home, Exterior Design, Exterior Paint, Exterior Colors

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Freshen your landscaping to enhance the style of your home and make the exterior more attractive. Cut back overgrown bushes and fill in bare spots, says Stacey Moncrieff, editor in chief of Realtor magazine. "A neat, well-maintained landscape instantly increases your home's curb appeal and suggests that your interiors are equally well-maintained."

Replace siding. The most affordable option is vinyl. Once a bland material that paled in comparison to real wood, it's now available in a wide variety of colors and styles, including scalloped and square-cut shingles. If your vinyl siding is in good condition but looks worn or faded, consider sprucing it up with a product that cleans and restores its original color and sheen. Cottage Style Homes, Ranch Style Homes, Ranch Homes, Exterior Paint Colors, Exterior House Colors, Exterior Houses, Siding Colors, Cottage Exterior, House Exteriors

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Replace siding. The most affordable option is vinyl. Once a bland material that paled in comparison to real wood, it's now available in a wide variety of colors and styles, including scalloped and square-cut shingles. If your vinyl siding is in good condition but looks worn or faded, consider sprucing it up with a product that cleans and restores its original color and sheen.

Upgrade a bath by changing faucets and fixtures on the sink, tub, and shower to stylish models in popular finishes like satin or brushed nickel. Also upgrade with matching hardware on your cabinets, with new lighting fixtures, & possibly the mirror for a new look that will make your bath pop. Yellow Bathrooms, Bathroom Fixtures, Glass Bathroom, New Blue, Beautiful Bathrooms, My New Room, Bathroom Inspiration, My Dream Home, Decoration

Upgrade a bath by changing faucets and fixtures on the sink, tub, and shower to stylish models in popular finishes like satin or brushed nickel. Also upgrade with matching hardware on your cabinets, with new lighting fixtures, & possibly the mirror for a new look that will make your bath pop.

As any growing family or working couple will tell you, a second sink in a bathroom adds immeasurable value. If there's room to install two sinks within 30 inches of each other, the two can share drainage and supply lines, which decreases costs. Cottage Style Bathrooms, Cottage Bath, Bungalow Bathroom, Upstairs Bathrooms, Laundry In Bathroom, Attic Bathroom, White Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom Small

Cottage Style Bathrooms

As any growing family or working couple will tell you, a second sink in a bathroom adds immeasurable value. If there's room to install two sinks within 30 inches of each other, the two can share drainage and supply lines, which decreases costs.

Changing Your showerhead can dramatically improve your morning routine. Consider installing a pan-style model that simulates a refreshing rain shower. Small Country Homes, Small Cottage Homes, Small Cottages, Siding Options, Bathroom Renovations, Bathrooms, Bathroom Ideas, Tuscan Style, Small House Plans

Changing Your showerhead can dramatically improve your morning routine. Consider installing a pan-style model that simulates a refreshing rain shower.

Add personality to your kitchen with a new backsplash. For a budget update with impact, choose inexpensive ceramic field tiles and add sparkle with knockout decorative pieces in glass or metal, or install a checkerboard pattern of several hues. Kitchen On A Budget, Kitchen Redo, Kitchen Backsplash, New Kitchen, Kitchen Dining, Kitchen Cabinets, White Cabinets, Kitchen Ideas, Backsplash Ideas

Add personality to your kitchen with a new backsplash. For a budget update with impact, choose inexpensive ceramic field tiles and add sparkle with knockout decorative pieces in glass or metal, or install a checkerboard pattern of several hues.

Create a pantry. A shallow pantry can be squeezed into just about any kitchen. It is cheaper to frame in a pantry and use interior doors than it is to buy pantry cabinets. You can also adapt this idea for a bathroom that has no linen closet. Put in the largest storage units you have room for. A walk-in pantry will pay off even more. Kitchen Sink Storage, Kitchen Pantry Cabinets, Small Closets, Linen Closets, Narrow Closet, Vanity Shelves, Closet Shelves, Bathroom Shelves, Pantry Shelving

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Create a pantry. A shallow pantry can be squeezed into just about any kitchen. It is cheaper to frame in a pantry and use interior doors than it is to buy pantry cabinets. You can also adapt this idea for a bathroom that has no linen closet. Put in the largest storage units you have room for. A walk-in pantry will pay off even more.

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Replace appliances, if they are more than 10 years old, with new energy efficient ones. Energy Star appliances (including furnaces & water heaters) are good for the environment & your wallet. They may cost a little more up front, but the money you save on energy bills in the long run more than makes up for the initial price difference & will continue to save you money for years to come.

For many homeowners, an island work space is a kitchen must-have. You will need at least 39 inches of space on all sides, and for a budget-friendly island you can use a sofa table or 2 chest of drawers back to back topped with a surface to coordinate with the existing kitchen, Dining Rooms, Kitchen Designs, Space Kitchen, Narrow Kitchen

For many homeowners, an island work space is a kitchen must-have. You will need at least 39 inches of space on all sides, and for a budget-friendly island you can use a sofa table or 2 chest of drawers back to back topped with a surface to coordinate with the existing kitchen,

$Upgrade kitchen countertops. Granite is one of the most popular upgrades, but if granite is beyond your budget, consider laminate that offers the look of natural stone at a fraction of the cost. Add a beveled edge to these laminate countertops for an even more authentic stone look. Small Condo Kitchen, Home Decor Kitchen, Laminate Countertops, Granite Countertops, Home Renovation, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Upgrades$