There's an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease and cancer: Start walking.
Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference, new research affirms, but even fewer will pay big dividends. No matter how many you log, however, step up your pace for the biggest benefit.
6. Gutter Trouble - 50% to 90% ROI
Last but not least, make sure to get up there and clean or replace, if necessary, your home’s gutters this season (or hire someone who can)! The ROI for this home improvement project is PRICELESS because a simple cleaning can prevent major gutter trouble – leading to potentially thousands of dollars of damage.
5. Garage Organization - 50% to 90% ROI
With winter weather coming, you want to make sure your garage isn’t overflowing so you can actually store and protect your car.
Organization can go a long way – with the addition of cabinets, shelving or hooks, everything can get its own proper place. Checking the functioning of your winter equipment while cleaning your garage can save money, too, because it’s often less costly to buy replacements in the fall for snowblowers, snowmobiles and other equipment.
4. Bathroom Update - 100% + ROI
Minor, low-cost bathroom updates can get you the highest ROI this season.
For the biggest bathroom ROI, opt for projects like new tile, updated cabinets or new fixtures. Updating fixtures and hardware, re-grouting or retiling, and updating the look of your vanity are all great ways to elevate the style of your bathroom, without the expense of a complete remodel. If you have cabinets that are in good shape, it can save you money to reface or paint them for a fresh new look.
3. Kitchen Boost - 90% to 95% ROI
Often the first thing guests and potential home buyers look at is the kitchen when evaluating the appearance and value of a home.
Since costs can be more in the late spring and early summer due to a contractor’s busy schedule, fall can be a great and less expensive time to start a kitchen remodel. And with minor kitchen renovation projects, expect to earn a great return on all money invested. A full kitchen remodel does a lot more than enhance the style of the heart of your home!
2. Deck Refresh - 80% to 120% ROI
For a deck that has seen better days, repairing or refreshing its appearance is also a great fall project.
If you’re trying to sell your house soon or simply want to add to your forever home’s curb-appeal, invest in the deck by replacing rotted, splintering or broken wood. Plus, giving it a fresh coat of stain and sealer.
Before the holidays and the new year comes along with the full force of winter weather, make sure your home is ready with some simple home improvement projects.
Take your home improvement ideas to the next level with these tips that can give homeowners the highest ROI.
1. Statement Door - 80% to 140% ROI
The easiest project of all is applying a fresh coat of paint to your front door this season. Not only can winter weather cause old paint to chip further and look less than appealing under your pretty wreath, fall is a good time to paint because it is advised that exterior painting is done when the temps are at least 50 degrees or so and aren’t dipping below the 40s at night.
What could be simpler than raking leaves? A lot of things, it turns out—especially if you’re dealing with a big yard and mature trees. The almost-endless supply of leaves can be overwhelming.
If you're a new homeowner and wondering how to rake leaves, we have the answers. With some basic tools and techniques, you can rake up fall leaves in no time and have a pristine fall lawn. Read more
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