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Top 5 Home Improvement Projects

Do you want to increase the resale value of your home? Here are the top 5 home improvement projects that will help you sell your home for the highest possible price.

Home Improvement Project #1--Cabinet Refacing

Cabinet refacing involves affixing a laminate or wooden veneer over the surface of your worn out kitchen cabinets. Because kitchens have the most effect on a home's resale value, this project is great for increasing profit margin when selling your home.

Home Improvement Project #2--Window Replacement

Homebuyers are generally worried about a home's energy efficiency. If you invest in a window replacement project, you can put those worries to bed. New windows will help your home retain heat or stay cool and thus effectively decrease monthly energy bills.

Home Improvement Project #3--Replace Your Entry Door

Just like windows, a home's entry door can be an insulation nightmare. Investing in an entry door replacement will safeguard your home against unwanted drafts and make it more valuable when it comes time to sell your home.

Home Improvement Project #4 --Build a Sunroom

One of the main complaints people have today about older homes is a lack of space. Creating more space in your home will surely increase its resale value. Sunroom additions have become a popular way to add extra space to a home because people enjoy spending time in a room with lots of windows and natural light.

Home Improvement Project #5--Remodel Your Bathroom

Like kitchens, bathrooms have been proven to have a big effect on a home's resale value. Adding a pedestal sink, new tiles, and replacing a worn out tub can dramatically change the look of your bathroom--and will probably help you sell your home.

About the Author

Kirk Bangstad is a freelance writer and singer living in Chicago, IL. Kirk previously worked as a management consultant after completing his B.A. in Government at Harvard.

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