Bathroom renovations top kitchens as the best home investment

Start and end your day in a peaceful bathroom retreat. Curb appeal, updated kitchens and bathrooms are always big draws for potential buyers. Kitchens were traditionally the most common remodel, but this year the bathroom has surged ahead, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Homeowners are also avoiding large … Continued

Kitchen, bath remodeling projects add resale value

Whether you’re moving on or staying put, minor face-lifts will freshen a home. Here’s a true story. Our friend Dan was getting his house ready to sell. The hardie siding installation screen in the front door had a hole for, oh, three years running. He took the screen to the hardware store, had it fixed … Continued