The guide to maximizing the value of your most valuable asset
Millions of Americans are investing in home improvements, hoping to increase the long-term value of their most valuable asset. But do you know which home improvements will make your home's value jump, and those that won't? This practical guide covers all of the topics every homeowner must consider before getting started--improvements that add the most value, which should be undertaken first, and how to do it right from the very start. From remodeling the kitchen to landscaping the front yard and everything in between, you'll learn which improvements you should undertake, and which are a waste of your time and money.
How to Improve the Value of Your Home will help you get the most bang for your home-improvement buck--with handy tips on lowering the cost of home maintenance and home improvement projects. If you aren't sure whether now is the right time to remodel, a simple quiz helps you to determine what you can afford to do and what to expect as a long-term payoff.
And there's more:
Calculate the cost versus the value of improvements
What homework you need to do before tackling additions
How to find the resources and information you need
Where to find the right contractor to do the work
How to set a home-improvement budget
Ways to improve home energy efficiency
Tips on saving on home insurance
Simple ways to create curb appeal
Vicki Lankarge (Hartford, CT) is an authority on protecting the value of houses. She writes on consumer issues for aol.com, CBS Marketwatch, and MSN.com.
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How to Increase the Value of Your Home
by Vicki Lankarge
