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).

1. Home Improvement
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2. Choosing Appropriate Home
Improvement Options

3. 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.

4. Green Upgrades As An Investment

5. Green Upgrades As An Investment
A 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.

6. Kitchen Remodeling

7. Kitchen Remodeling
It 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!

8. Adding Another Room Costs A Lot!

9. 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.

10. Energy Efficient Appliances

11. Energy Efficient Appliances
Potential 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!

12. Outdoor Space – More Desirable

13. Outdoor Space – More Desirable
It 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.

14. Do Work Yourself

15. Do Work Yourself
If 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”.

16. Basic Insulation Is A Must Criterion

17. Basic Insulation Is A Must Criterion
Having 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.

18. Save Energy

19. Save Energy
If 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.

20. Affluent Landscaping

21. 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.