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Whether you\u2019re selling your property soon or taking a prudent interest in maximizing its equity, you may be keen on making value-adding improvements: DIY fixes like touching up paint or major professional overhauls like renovating your kitchen. But before you act, first consider which updates could offer appealing returns on your investment.

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The unfortunate truth is that not all household projects will boost resale value, even if they enhance your curb appeal, modernize your home\u2019s styling, or boost your daily quality of life. The key is to focus on making the upgrades that today\u2019s homebuyers truly yearn for. This guide is packed with some of the top undertakings that can help you maximize value. That way, you can both enjoy the fruits of your labor and even earn some money back when you sell.

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An elegant entryway

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A strong first impression is crucial to property value, and your front entry is one of the first things buyers will notice. Upgrading to a new steel front door is a cost-effective swap that can deliver a gratifying 100 percent return, according to the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae\u2019 2025 Remodeling Impact Report. This means you could very well recoup every dollar spent while improving your household security and energy efficiency. But don\u2019t stop there. You can also update the surrounding features by installing a new porch light, painting your trim, and peppering in some potted plants. These quick curb appeal boosts will add major impact without involving major renovations.

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Superior siding

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If the structure\u2019s exterior is showing its age, updating the walls can dramatically improve both cosmetics and value. Consider installing vinyl or fiber-cement siding, two popular options that consistently rank high for cost recovery, landing at 97 and 114 percent, respectively, per a Journal of Light Construction (JLC) report. These options are as stylish as they are durable, adding curb appeal while protecting against moisture damage and weather-related wear and tear.

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Meanwhile, one of the best updates you can make may be one of the most overlooked. Installing a new garage door significantly improves your home\u2019s appearance from the street, and it can also recoup a surprising amount of its cost when it\u2019s time to sell. According to the JLC, homeowners typically can see a whopping 268 percent ROI by replacing this feature. To maximize buyer appeal and value, select a door that complements your home\u2019s architecture and features modern touches like insulated panels and smart door openers.

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Minor kitchen and bath updates

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You don\u2019t have to gut your kitchen to make it look and feel buyer-ready. In fact, making low-cost upgrades, such as replacing the cabinet fronts, swapping out their hardware, and upgrading appliances, can often yield a better return than conducting a full overhaul. These improvements can yield around 60 and 113 percent ROI per the JLC, depending on the materials used and the visual quality of the results. What type of kitchen will make buyers do a double take? Look to craft a clean-looking, function-forward space with neutral finishes and quality materials. To achieve such an ambience, focus on making the cosmetic updates that will bring your space up to date without blowing your budget.

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As with the kitchen, conducting a full bath remodel may not always be necessary, as it likely won\u2019t recoup a significant portion of the costs. To maximize your ROI in these spaces, plan for midrange upgrades focused on key features like the vanity, toilet, and tub. Enhance these elements, and you can make them feel more modern and functional while also recouping up to 80 percent of the costs. For bonus value, replace any worn tile or grout as well.

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Attic insulation

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This may not be the most glamorous project, but adding new insulation in the attic (or replacing the current coating) is a stellar performer in terms of ROI, often rewarding the full investment amount. It\u2019s also a relatively inexpensive upgrade that offers ample long-term benefits, particularly in regions that experience extremely high or low temperatures. This can help improve energy efficiency, reduce your utility bills, and appeal to cost-saving and eco-conscious buyers alike.

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Crowd-pleasing paint

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One of the most reliable ways to boost your home\u2019s value is also thankfully one of the most affordable. Brushing on fresh coats of paint in neutral colors inside and out can instantly brighten up your spaces, creating a clean, modern, and move-in-ready look. Even better, these upgrades offer an average ROI of 107 percent, per Angi. Prioritize covering any bold color choices first, then shift to focus on touching up high-traffic areas like the living room, kitchen, and hallway, where signs of damage like scuff marks frequently appear.

\n

While each of these updates tends to offer appealing returns, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for every American home. Before starting any household projects, especially high-cost ones, consider factors unique to you and your property, including your timeline, budget, and local market conditions. You might even benefit from sharing your priorities with a real estate agent or contractor.

\n

With a little forethought and planning, you can execute the projects with the greatest impact\u2014work that could pay you dividends. After all, even if you aren\u2019t selling now, investing in greater homebuyer allure can pay off once that day comes.

\n

The post The Smart Homeowner\u2019s Guide to ROI appeared first on Good to Be Home.

\n", "content_text": "Whether you\u2019re selling your property soon or taking a prudent interest in maximizing its equity, you may be keen on making value-adding improvements: DIY fixes like touching up paint or major professional overhauls like renovating your kitchen. But before you act, first consider which updates could offer appealing returns on your investment.\nThe unfortunate truth is that not all household projects will boost resale value, even if they enhance your curb appeal, modernize your home\u2019s styling, or boost your daily quality of life. The key is to focus on making the upgrades that today\u2019s homebuyers truly yearn for. This guide is packed with some of the top undertakings that can help you maximize value. That way, you can both enjoy the fruits of your labor and even earn some money back when you sell.\n\n \nAn elegant entryway\nA strong first impression is crucial to property value, and your front entry is one of the first things buyers will notice. Upgrading to a new steel front door is a cost-effective swap that can deliver a gratifying 100 percent return, according to the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae\u2019 2025 Remodeling Impact Report. This means you could very well recoup every dollar spent while improving your household security and energy efficiency. But don\u2019t stop there. You can also update the surrounding features by installing a new porch light, painting your trim, and peppering in some potted plants. These quick curb appeal boosts will add major impact without involving major renovations.\nSuperior siding\nIf the structure\u2019s exterior is showing its age, updating the walls can dramatically improve both cosmetics and value. Consider installing vinyl or fiber-cement siding, two popular options that consistently rank high for cost recovery, landing at 97 and 114 percent, respectively, per a Journal of Light Construction (JLC) report. These options are as stylish as they are durable, adding curb appeal while protecting against moisture damage and weather-related wear and tear.\nMeanwhile, one of the best updates you can make may be one of the most overlooked. Installing a new garage door significantly improves your home\u2019s appearance from the street, and it can also recoup a surprising amount of its cost when it\u2019s time to sell. According to the JLC, homeowners typically can see a whopping 268 percent ROI by replacing this feature. To maximize buyer appeal and value, select a door that complements your home\u2019s architecture and features modern touches like insulated panels and smart door openers.\n\n \nMinor kitchen and bath updates\nYou don\u2019t have to gut your kitchen to make it look and feel buyer-ready. In fact, making low-cost upgrades, such as replacing the cabinet fronts, swapping out their hardware, and upgrading appliances, can often yield a better return than conducting a full overhaul. These improvements can yield around 60 and 113 percent ROI per the JLC, depending on the materials used and the visual quality of the results. What type of kitchen will make buyers do a double take? Look to craft a clean-looking, function-forward space with neutral finishes and quality materials. To achieve such an ambience, focus on making the cosmetic updates that will bring your space up to date without blowing your budget.\nAs with the kitchen, conducting a full bath remodel may not always be necessary, as it likely won\u2019t recoup a significant portion of the costs. To maximize your ROI in these spaces, plan for midrange upgrades focused on key features like the vanity, toilet, and tub. Enhance these elements, and you can make them feel more modern and functional while also recouping up to 80 percent of the costs. For bonus value, replace any worn tile or grout as well.\nAttic insulation\nThis may not be the most glamorous project, but adding new insulation in the attic (or replacing the current coating) is a stellar performer in terms of ROI, often rewarding the full investment amount. It\u2019s also a relatively inexpensive upgrade that offers ample long-term benefits, particularly in regions that experience extremely high or low temperatures. This can help improve energy efficiency, reduce your utility bills, and appeal to cost-saving and eco-conscious buyers alike.\n\n \nCrowd-pleasing paint\nOne of the most reliable ways to boost your home\u2019s value is also thankfully one of the most affordable. Brushing on fresh coats of paint in neutral colors inside and out can instantly brighten up your spaces, creating a clean, modern, and move-in-ready look. Even better, these upgrades offer an average ROI of 107 percent, per Angi. Prioritize covering any bold color choices first, then shift to focus on touching up high-traffic areas like the living room, kitchen, and hallway, where signs of damage like scuff marks frequently appear.\nWhile each of these updates tends to offer appealing returns, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for every American home. Before starting any household projects, especially high-cost ones, consider factors unique to you and your property, including your timeline, budget, and local market conditions. You might even benefit from sharing your priorities with a real estate agent or contractor.\nWith a little forethought and planning, you can execute the projects with the greatest impact\u2014work that could pay you dividends. After all, even if you aren\u2019t selling now, investing in greater homebuyer allure can pay off once that day comes.\nThe post The Smart Homeowner\u2019s Guide to ROI appeared first on Good to Be Home.", "date_published": "2026-08-26T08:00:29+00:00", "date_modified": "2026-08-18T21:49:02+00:00", "author": { "name": "jshaw", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/author/jshaw/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82c9132115b5cb74c8d4fb20cf990f4e3fb8822fa552fdc3e362ead755a6b041?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/08/ROI-featured.jpg", "tags": [ "DIY", "Equity", "Home Maintenance", "Real Estate", "ROI", "Buying & Selling" ], "summary": "Enhancing your property with these improvements could make it more valuable as well as livable." }, { "id": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/home/home-improvement/working-well-with-contractors/", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/home/home-improvement/working-well-with-contractors/", "title": "Working Well with Contractors", "content_html": "

Veteran home builder and real estate coach Dennis Walsh, co-owner of the online training program yourhome.academy, shares some key thoughts about collaborating with contractors and tradespeople who may work on your home\u2014so you not only end up with the home of your dreams but also do so without stress.

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Communicate often

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Whether it\u2019s with a specialty contractor or the general contractor, there should be an established line of communication. Too often, a homeowner jumps in and sends a message through anyone they can find on the job\u2014and too often that message either gets lost in the shuffle or gets misinterpreted and shared incorrectly with someone in charge.

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So the lesson here is to establish right upfront how communication is to be properly handled and with whom\u2014and make sure that\u2019s exactly how it happens. Further, I would suggest that all key communications are recorded somehow in writing, whether it be in the form of an email or text or some other agreed-upon system.

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Establish regular updates

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An approach used by many professional contractors is to not only establish a consistent point of contact but also schedule a weekly appointment for a call or meeting to review questions, selections, and the progress of the project. I found this highly effective in my custom building and remodeling business. Unless there was something that appeared to be an emergency, our customers would keep notes of questions to review during their weekly update call or job-site meeting.

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Identify a process for changes and selections

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Even when you know the correct point of contact, it\u2019s important to establish the process and paperwork that will be used to quote any pricing details and how and when any additional costs will be paid; you should also give us a permanent record of this.

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The same thing applies to selections. When and how do we choose colors, finishes, and details of things like roofing, siding, cabinets, flooring, fixtures, and more? Are all selections finalized prior to the start of the project? Or is there a timetable set up to finalize these selections at different points as the project moves forward? These are important concerns and need to be established right from the start.

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Make decisions and selections promptly and on time

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As a custom builder, I lived through far too many situations where my customers kept procrastinating and caused delay after delay by not finalizing selections on time. In some cases, there were significant lead times for items like cabinets, specialty flooring, tile, appliances, and such. Delays to the project not only are frustrating for the customer but also become very expensive for the contractors.

\n

What happens is many people freeze in their tracks with so many options to choose from, so they experience decision-making burnout. What I would tell them at some point early on is that there\u2019s no such thing as one best overall choice; there are any number of great choices that will work fine.

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Stay the heck out of the way

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I can tell you as a contractor that a lot of well-meaning clients love to visit, stand around, and even help out by holding the ends of boards we\u2019re cutting. They just generally find ways to be part of the fun.

\n

Unfortunately, we really don\u2019t need their help! More often than not, they\u2019re just getting in the way, slowing the project down, and creating safety issues. In spite of their best intentions, all they\u2019re doing is making it more difficult for us to get our work done.

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So if you don\u2019t have anything better to do at home, please just get the heck out of the house and come back later.

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Don\u2019t get \u201cwhile you\u2019re at it\u201d disease

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This is a common affliction that strikes some people whenever they have construction workers around.

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Here\u2019s how it happens: An electrician is working on some wiring, and the homeowner comes up and says, \u201cHey, while you\u2019re at it, could you run some wiring over to the other side of the room and add another receptacle there by the window?\u201d Or the plumber is running a gas line to the fireplace and they ask, \u201cWhile you\u2019re at it, would you take another gas line out to the back corner of the house for a barbecue grill?\u201d And the special requests go on.

\n

Unfortunately, what some homeowners are actually saying is \u201cSince you\u2019re already here doing this, could you also do this extra work for free?\u201d The appropriate question is \u201cHow much will it cost if you were to add this extra work while you\u2019re already here on the project?\u201d Contractors will appreciate it when you don\u2019t make them feel as if you\u2019re trying to take money out of their pockets.

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I hope you find this list of suggestions helpful as you prepare to jump into the swirling waters of home remodeling!

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For more info, visit yourhome.academy

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The post Working Well with Contractors appeared first on Good to Be Home.

\n", "content_text": "Veteran home builder and real estate coach Dennis Walsh, co-owner of the online training program yourhome.academy, shares some key thoughts about collaborating with contractors and tradespeople who may work on your home\u2014so you not only end up with the home of your dreams but also do so without stress.\nCommunicate often\nWhether it\u2019s with a specialty contractor or the general contractor, there should be an established line of communication. Too often, a homeowner jumps in and sends a message through anyone they can find on the job\u2014and too often that message either gets lost in the shuffle or gets misinterpreted and shared incorrectly with someone in charge.\nSo the lesson here is to establish right upfront how communication is to be properly handled and with whom\u2014and make sure that\u2019s exactly how it happens. Further, I would suggest that all key communications are recorded somehow in writing, whether it be in the form of an email or text or some other agreed-upon system.\nEstablish regular updates\n\nAn approach used by many professional contractors is to not only establish a consistent point of contact but also schedule a weekly appointment for a call or meeting to review questions, selections, and the progress of the project. I found this highly effective in my custom building and remodeling business. Unless there was something that appeared to be an emergency, our customers would keep notes of questions to review during their weekly update call or job-site meeting.\nIdentify a process for changes and selections\nEven when you know the correct point of contact, it\u2019s important to establish the process and paperwork that will be used to quote any pricing details and how and when any additional costs will be paid; you should also give us a permanent record of this.\nThe same thing applies to selections. When and how do we choose colors, finishes, and details of things like roofing, siding, cabinets, flooring, fixtures, and more? Are all selections finalized prior to the start of the project? Or is there a timetable set up to finalize these selections at different points as the project moves forward? These are important concerns and need to be established right from the start.\nMake decisions and selections promptly and on time\n\nAs a custom builder, I lived through far too many situations where my customers kept procrastinating and caused delay after delay by not finalizing selections on time. In some cases, there were significant lead times for items like cabinets, specialty flooring, tile, appliances, and such. Delays to the project not only are frustrating for the customer but also become very expensive for the contractors.\nWhat happens is many people freeze in their tracks with so many options to choose from, so they experience decision-making burnout. What I would tell them at some point early on is that there\u2019s no such thing as one best overall choice; there are any number of great choices that will work fine.\nStay the heck out of the way\nI can tell you as a contractor that a lot of well-meaning clients love to visit, stand around, and even help out by holding the ends of boards we\u2019re cutting. They just generally find ways to be part of the fun.\nUnfortunately, we really don\u2019t need their help! More often than not, they\u2019re just getting in the way, slowing the project down, and creating safety issues. In spite of their best intentions, all they\u2019re doing is making it more difficult for us to get our work done.\nSo if you don\u2019t have anything better to do at home, please just get the heck out of the house and come back later.\nDon\u2019t get \u201cwhile you\u2019re at it\u201d disease\n\nThis is a common affliction that strikes some people whenever they have construction workers around.\nHere\u2019s how it happens: An electrician is working on some wiring, and the homeowner comes up and says, \u201cHey, while you\u2019re at it, could you run some wiring over to the other side of the room and add another receptacle there by the window?\u201d Or the plumber is running a gas line to the fireplace and they ask, \u201cWhile you\u2019re at it, would you take another gas line out to the back corner of the house for a barbecue grill?\u201d And the special requests go on.\nUnfortunately, what some homeowners are actually saying is \u201cSince you\u2019re already here doing this, could you also do this extra work for free?\u201d The appropriate question is \u201cHow much will it cost if you were to add this extra work while you\u2019re already here on the project?\u201d Contractors will appreciate it when you don\u2019t make them feel as if you\u2019re trying to take money out of their pockets.\nI hope you find this list of suggestions helpful as you prepare to jump into the swirling waters of home remodeling!\nFor more info, visit yourhome.academy\nThe post Working Well with Contractors appeared first on Good to Be Home.", "date_published": "2026-08-17T08:00:30+00:00", "date_modified": "2026-08-05T16:59:03+00:00", "author": { "name": "strexler", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/author/strexler/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bfdad1d0f4bb8763ecd0c9f9672e8f2d9b9ed5aa5d22def1bf6d02656996176c?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/07/contractors-featured.jpg", "tags": [ "Contractor", "Equity", "Home Improvement", "Home Value", "Resale Value", "Home" ], "summary": "Learn from experienced professional Dennis Walsh how to get the most out of home renovations." }, { "id": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/home/home-improvement/the-10-most-vulnerable-areas-of-your-home/", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/home/home-improvement/the-10-most-vulnerable-areas-of-your-home/", "title": "The 10 Most Vulnerable Areas of Your Home", "content_html": "

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\n", "content_text": "The post Funding Your Next Move with Home Equity appeared first on Good to Be Home.", "date_published": "2025-02-05T08:00:43+00:00", "date_modified": "2025-01-31T20:10:52+00:00", "author": { "name": "ajimenez", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/author/ajimenez/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/370fd3ef5b2313c7465c0026a4c2af9d14c7c1f31fb160ddbba3f572f8b74842?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Equity", "Home Buyer", "Home Buying", "Real Estate", "Real Estate Agent", "Buying & Selling" ], "summary": "Discover how leveraging this asset can unlock financial advantages when buying your next home. " }, { "id": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/real-estate/buying-selling/unlock-the-value-of-your-home/", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/real-estate/buying-selling/unlock-the-value-of-your-home/", "title": "Unlock the Value of Your Home", "content_html": "

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