Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck On Home Improvement Projects

Example of a replacement project which will
help you save money.

Real estate writer Ilyce Glink offers tips for getting the most of your home improvement efforts in her article, “Make the Most of Your Home Improvement Projects” on  the Equifax Finance blog.

Homeowners too often don’t think about the real bang for their buck that they will get out of a home improvement project. But, like any other major expense, you have to think about return on investment. You may think certain upgrades are a must-have, but when the time comes to sell your home, will buyers be willing to pay more for that upgrade?

Building an impressive bathroom or kitchen may not pay off as much as replacement projects will – replacing roofing, siding, windows, etc. To get a home in “selling shape” the best upgrades are often cabinet refurbishing, new countertops, paint, bright lighting and a clean floor. The experts say avoid luxury upgrades and focus on your market – if you live in an area where outdoor living spaces are hot, add a deck instead of overhauling your kitchen.

Find Amazing Countertop Options at Elite Kitchens

Part of the Elite Home Solutions Showroom.

There’s a new reason to visit the Elite Home Solutions showroom at North Point Mall – a dazzling display of kitchen and bath countertop designs! These showcase just a few samples of what the renovation company can do with its partners, including Decatur’s own Construction Resources.

The inspiring displays are prominent in the front window, where you can see Kilimanjaro granite countertops, a brown material from Brazil that is perfect for indoor and outdoor applications. They continue in the bathroom display, where there is a Bellingham Cambria countertop and an antique chiseled and brushed pewter Travertine shower wall. Crema Marfil Classico wall and shower floor tiles are displayed and you will marvel in wonder at the artistic features, like bands in the shower made of six rows of Cristal Crema Serpentine mosaic with a Crema Marfil honed marble pencil rail on the top and bottom. There is also a Kinetic Khaki glass and stone random mosaic on the wall.