Kitchen Makeover: The kitchen is the most popular room in the house to remodel. In fact, according to Remodeling Magazine, money spent to upgrade a kitchen produces the highest return on investment. Hot kitchen makeover trends include adding dual sinks, cooking stations, extra-long dishwashers, under-cabinet lighting, warming ovens and wine coolers.

Bathroom Fixer-Upper: Upgrading a bathroom is another sound choice and often will provide a significant return on investment, as large bathrooms typically top the list for those seeking a new home. Adding skylights, glass block windows, ceiling fans and sunken whirlpool baths are other attractive selling features.

Cosmetic Touch-Ups: A paint job, new double-paned windows and new carpeting will increase the price of a house virtually dollar-for-dollar. It is important to make sure that your home has standards that are in-line with the other houses in the neighborhood. Neutral colored paint and no clutter can make a world of difference. It is vital to look after the minor problems such as a leaky faucet or a loose cabinet to ensure that your house doesn't undergo any long-term damage. As soon as you notice a problem, fix it to help avoid a larger expense down the road.

Home Improvement Professionals For Hire: Whether you need an architect, gardener, interior designer or contractor, it is always important to do a background check prior to hiring a professional. Get references from family or friends and interview them; checking is critical. The most important quality to look for is trust, not initial price. Bob or Carl Counce or Coldwell Banker Counce-Hooper Realty offers homeowners referrals to local home improvement professionals.

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