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How to design a fitness room at home
People exercise for many locations include a spare Use space-saving
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wake of social distancing activities. a lot of space or equipment.
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Spring lawn care
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Home Improvement Guide 2021 Page 7
Exterior renovations that improve curb appeal
Neglecting a home’s vinyl siding with stone veneer
exterior can be a disservice can greatly improve curb ap-
to homeowners, particularly peal, adding style that can set
those looking to increase the a home apart. Homeowners
value of their homes. Curb ap- can expect to recoup a 94.9
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appearance can greatly affect ment.
prospective buyers’ percep-
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The following are some
areas where homeowners can A wooden deck on the rear
direct their focus if their end or side of a home enhances
goal is a great-looking home homeowners’ ability to enjoy
with added value, as deter- the outdoors year-round. A
mined by the 2019 “Cost vs. wood deck addition recoups
Value Report” from Remod- 75.6 of the cost of homeown-
eling magazine. This report ers’ initial investment.
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22 remodeling projects with Siding replacement
the value those projects retain
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Garage door replacement unsightly, it can impact the
energy efficiency of a home.
Homeowners can recoup Even though a siding replace-
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ment on a new garage door. roughly $16,000 — it offers
This remodel tops the list for a 75 percent return and peace
good looks and value. The of mind that the home is be- Courtesy photo
Knowing which projects can offer the most bang for their remodeling buck can help homeowners make the right choices when improving the
average cost of $3,611 is for ing well-protected from the exterior of their homes.
replacing an existing two-car elements.
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Manufactured stone veneer and an aluminum threshold isn’t all about good looks, improvements, homeowners lighting as surefire ways to
Replacing an existing door with composite stop gets either. A door that isn’t well- would be wise to focus on add curb appeal and potential
Replacing a portion of with a 20-gauge steel door homeowners 75 percent of insulated or secure can be some upgraded landscaping, value to their homes.
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