Every home, whether modest ormansion, eventually gives way to age. Normal wear and tear, chips, and dents take their toll as styles change and colors go out of fashion.  From simple change to major remodels, quality upgrades increase the value of your property. And what’s more, a good many will pay for themselves and more - when the home is sold or refinanced.   Tired of sharing a bathroom with the kids and envision a private, luxurious master suite? Buried in paper piled high on the kitchen counter and imagining a home office? There are hundreds of remodeling ideas that would customize your home to satisfy your family’s needs and tastes. Before you start knocking down walls or digging up the backyard, take time to assess your motivation. Ask yourself if your primary desire is to create space and utility or is your eye on selling?  Remember, all remodels are not equal.  Remodeling Magazine’s annual survey, Cost vs. Value, gives insight into which re-do’s are more likely to recoup your investment. It makes sense to put your home improvement dollars into a project that enhances both your lifestyle and your financial goals. 

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Attic Bedroom Remodel                        $46,691                             $35,771                                 76.60%

Back-Up Power Generator                    $13,357                              $7,748                                  58%

Basement Remodel                              $59,435                              $44,661                                75.10%

Bathroom Addition                               $37,202                              $24,553                                66%

Bathroom Remodel                              $15,789                              $12,366                                78.30%

Deck Addition - Wood                           $10,347                              $8,835                                 85.40%

Family Room Addition                           $78,989                              $54,148                               68.60%

Garage Addition                                   $53,897                              $37,461                               69.50%

Home Office Remodel                           $27,193                              $15,498                               57%

Major Kitchen Remodel                         $55,503                              $43,363                               78.10%

Master Suite Addition                            $98,863                             $68,172                                69%

Minor Kitchen Remodel                          $21,185                             $17,576                                83%

Roofing Replacement                            $18,042                             $12,166                                67.40%

Siding Replacement                              $9,910                               $8,245                                 83.20%

Sunroom Addition                                 $69,817                             $41,231                               59.10%

Two-Story Addition                               $139,297                            $103,010                             73.90%

Window Replacement - Vinyl                 $10,448                              $8,290                                 79.30%

Window Replacement - Wood                $11,384                              $9,241                                 81.20%