13 Home Improvement Projects That Practically Pay for Themselves

Lisa Marie Conklin • March 18, 2021
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13 Home Improvement Projects That Practically Pay for Themselves

These smart upgrades pay off big in resale value and enjoyment of your home. “For an immediate face-lift, update your light fixtures,” says Kim Howard, Realtor and co-founder of Howard Homes Chicago. You can buy a stylish ceiling fan for $100 dollars or less and updated semi-flush ceiling mount lights for about $60. Not only do buyers love the cohesive flow new lighting gives the home, but Howard also says new lighting easily increases the value of the home by 1 to 2 percent, which translates to $10,000 on a $500,000 home.

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Original Article Source Credits: family handyman, https://www.familyhandyman.com

Article Written By: Lisa Marie Conklin

Original Article Posted on: Mar. 18, 2021

Link to Original Article: https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/13-home-improvement-projects-that-practically-pay-for-themselves

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