Five Home Renovations That Pay Off

With homes sitting on the market for months, many homeowners are turning to remodelling projects that not only make the house look better, they also help increase the value of the home. Even if you're not selling your home, you may want to consider some of the renovations listed below that help increase the value of a home:

#1 Get the roof replaced: If you have an older home, get the roof replaced. The average roof costs anywhere from $6,500 to $8,000. Experts state that if you get the roof replaced, a homeowner can recoup the costs, plus an additional 50% on top of what they had paid.

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#2 Upgrade the kitchen: The kitchen is one area of a home that is used quite a bit. It's also one of the first rooms that perspective buyers look at. If you have an older kitchen, consider upgrading the cabinets and counter tops. Higher quality material such as Cherry and Granite can pay off big in the long run.

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#3 Upgrade the bathrooms: Just like the kitchen, consider upgrading all the bathrooms as well, especially the master if one is available. Replace the flooring, add in new tile, as well as consider a tiled shower when remodelling a bathroom. Believe it or not, but a bathroom is a rather big selling point to many buyers.

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#4 Landscape the yard: This can be a rather small investment if the homeowner does it on their own. The first thing that a buyer is going to see is the curb appeal. If you have dead grass and shrubs laying around, what do you think the buyer is going to think? Get the grass green, add in some trees, get some mulch and make the yard look great. There are many inspirations through various landscaping websites online.

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#5 Crown moulding: Crown moulding is a very inexpensive project, especially if you can do it yourself. This crown moulding is not only going to dress up a room, it's going to bring a "luxury" appeal to the overall theme of the home.

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If you have the DIY skills to complete many of the jobs yourself, you'll be able to get even more back on your money since labour costs can be rather higher. Highly consider a few of the projects listed above as it will not only make your home look better, it will hopefully increase to a value that a homeowner can respect.

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