Construction with Chris: Before You Renovate… construction questions to ask yourself, con't:

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Before You Renovate… construction questions to ask yourself, con't:

Your Money's Worth?

Over time, the money you save on heat, light and water by making your home more energy efficient may actually pay for the upgrades. Safety also pays. Insurance companies often decrease premiums when you improve wiring or fire prevention and improve or add a security system.

On the other hand, you can overdo a good thing. If you plan to move within a few years, is the renovation worth it? Will it pay to put on an expensive new addition when your house is in an area of more modest homes?

CONSTRUCTION WITH CHRIS SAYS : **** kitchen and bathrooms !! and through experience , I can tell you , the KITCHEN and MASTER BED ROOM CLOSET, believe it or not , can be two huge factors in selling your home , ...........

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Payback Range of Typical Renovations

Bathroom renovation (75 – 100%)
Kitchen renovation (75 – 100%)
Interior painting (50 – 100%)
Exterior painting (50 – 100%)

Roof shingle replacement (50 – 80%)
Furnace/heating system (50 – 80%)
Basement renovation (50 – 75%)
Recreation room addition (50 – 75%)
Installing a fireplace (50 – 75%)
Flooring (50 – 75%)
Constructing a garage (50 – 75%)
Window/door replacement (50 – 75%)
Building a deck (50 – 75%)
Central air conditioning (25 – 75%)