Every homeowner is always looking for new ways to increase the value of their home but most of them don???t know where to start or where to focus their efforts. We found this article with tips that we think should help you a lot.

From the article:

Tip 1: Spend an hour with a pro.
Invite a realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. Many realtors will do this as a courtesy, but you will probably have to pay a consultation fee to a designer.

Tip 2: Inspect it.
Not every home improvement is cosmetic. Deteriorating roofs, termite infestation or outdated electrical systems you can’t fix it if you don’t know it’s broken. Hire an inspector to check out the areas of your home that you don???t normally see.

Tip 3: Paint, paint, paint.
One of the simplest, most cost-effective improvements of all is paint! Freshly painted rooms look clean and updated and that spells value.

Tip 4: Find inspiration.
An alternative to hiring a designer is to search for remodeling and decorating inspiration in design-oriented magazines, books, TV shows and websites.

Tip 5: Cut energy costs.
The amount of money you spend each month on energy costs may seem like a fixed amount, but many local utility companies provide free energy audits of their customers homes. They can show you how to maximize the energy efficiency of your home.

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