Father’s day is a pretty revered day around our house. Lots of attention for the Dad, presents, power tools and back rubs: pretty much it’s the one day where he gets to call the shots. So this year, I’m introducing Father’s Day Eve – the work-hard, earn-rewards-incentive program for Father’s Day! We’ll see how it goes – but if my plans work out, I should have a freshly painted room come Sunday.
If you too would like to join the Father’s Day Eve program but aren’t quite sure where to start your ”Honey-Do” list, the following are the top 10 Projects that will create home value from the most recent Cost vs. value Report.
Top 10 Project Paybacks … jumping off point for your Honey-Do list
Exterior remodeling projects lead the way for recovery on dollars spent. When you compare the national averages, replacement projects that boost curb appeal—siding, windows, and decks—give you the greatest chance of recouping your money. While it’s a pretty serious honey that will do a full kitchen remodel, consider spray-painting your cabinets or replacing counters to update an older kitchen (only kitchen remodels can compare with boosts to curb appeal, at least on a national level).
- Upscale fiber cement siding … and here’s why (86.7%)*
- Midrange wood deck (81.8%)
- Midrange vinyl siding (80.7%)
- Upscale foam-backed vinyl (80.4%)
- Midrange minor kitchen remodel (79.5%)
- Upscale vinyl window replacement (79.2%)
- Midrange wood window replacement (77.7%)
- Midrange vinyl window replacement (77.2%)
- Upscale wood window replacement (76.5%
- Midrange major kitchen remodel (76.0%)
% represents the % of costs recouped from the project
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