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Are you secretly afraid of utter and complete failure??? Absolutely. Many of us are!! This is the critical starting point, “Measure twice, and cut once!” That means this: it is critically important to choose the right home improvement plan or idea, because NOT ALL improvement projects work towards adding value to your house, and not all fit your budget. Further to this, taking the wrong start can leave you with a home that is LESS valuable than when you started. Think about it carefully, and click to see the next slide now. PS -- Appreciate your kindness (as this is a slightly different topic :-) in sharing this link with your friends, as they are great colleagues of mine: CMA-Lilly.com. In particular, I recommend you see their page about how to get rid of moles on the face http://www.cma-lilly.com/how-to-get-rid-of-facial-moles (old guys like me have more than a little chance to use that knowledge).

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Choosing Appropriate Home Improvement Options

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Choosing Appropriate Home Improvement Options

It is very important to choose the appropriate home improvement idea as not all the improvement project work towards adding value to your house. Further to this, taking a wrong decision can even

lead to a reduction in the asking price.

Not all improvement projects add value to your home.

Some even undermine your optimal selling price.

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Green Upgrades As An Investment

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Green Upgrades As An InvestmentA clever decision while upgrading your house can improve the quality of your life in that house. Especially if you looking from an investment point of view, you can recoup a good percentage by

green upgrades.

Improve the quality of life.

You can start to recuperate your investment.

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Kitchen Remodeling

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Kitchen RemodelingIt is not at all prudent to invest a huge amount on kitchen remodeling in order to make it look fancy. The reason behind this is that you can only recover 60-70 percent of the total investment made on

this entity.

Remember! Try not to spend too much on kitchen updates.

You can only recoup only about 60-70% of the investment!

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Adding Another Room Costs A Lot!

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Adding Another Room Costs A Lot!Some people consider adding another room as an important upgrade to their house. The fact is it takes a huge amount to invent room rather we should be looking at options to reuse the existing

space and rooms.

This can take up a major part of your available investment.

Try to reinvent the existing rooms.

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Energy Efficient Appliances

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Energy Efficient AppliancesPotential buyers are very much attracted by the use of energy efficient fittings in the house. At the

same time, if you have old technology in the house, it is a total turn off for them.

Attracts potential buyers.

Remember: old technology is a turn off!

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Outdoor Space – More Desirable

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Outdoor Space – More DesirableIt is preferable to have more outdoor space. People who like being at home during their vacation

time really enjoy the huge backyard and deck area in front of their house.

People prefer outdoor spaces, especially during warmer months.

Deck and backyard adds great value.

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Do Work Yourself

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Do Work YourselfIf you try to pick up a few things yourself rather than hiring contractors for even small bits, it can really

reduce the total investment cost. In case where you decide to hire a contractor, it is always recommended to do a proper market survey.

Save a big chunk of investment by doing simple upgrades yourself.

Do a market analysis, if hiring a contractor.

“Measure twice, cut once”.

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Basic Insulation Is A Must Criterion

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Basic Insulation Is A Must CriterionHaving basic insulation employed in the house is a must-to-do thing especially to seal all the cracks

that give way to cold air during winters. Proper insulation provides a cozy and comfortable dwelling.

Home shouldn’t lack insulation.

Seal all the cracks to optimize your insulation.

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Save Energy

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Save EnergyIf you can replace all the old appliances with energy saving options like CFL, it really makes a good

mark in the eyes of buyers.

Replace fittings with energy saving appliances.

CFL bulbs use much less energy.

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Affluent Landscaping

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Affluent Landscaping Many people like spending on the landscaping thinking that it will attract the buyers. This is not

always true, hence one should look at creative and cheaper options to improve landscaping.

Get a landscape designer from Craigslist.com .

Adds greatly to your home’s asking price.

Work with your designer to fine creative but less expensive options.