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by Starla Ross

When remodeling, wise choices can quickly increase the value of your home. Not only will you receive added value in the equity of your home, but in beauty and style as well.

In the decision to choose where to add extra value to your property, consider these options:

CURB APPEAL

What you have inside your home won’t really matter, if potential buyers, appraisers, or your friends are turned off by the exterior of your home.

Replacing old aluminum siding and weathered windows will not only increase the attractiveness of your home, but add energy efficiency as well for families wanting to control energy costs.

The addition of landscaping or flower beds helps the home look more attractive and softens the look of the yard.

“GREEN” MATERIALS

More and more, families are becoming concerned about their “ecological footprint” or the amount of energy and “stuff” they are using from their environment.

Updating your home so that it’s better able to conserve energy or water, as well as heating and cooling costs, makes a big impact on your monthly energy usage and therefore your energy bill. Money spent on energy conservation will benefit your family now and another family that may purchase your house in the future.