| Whether you're improving your home to sell it | | | | price if your house appears the maintenance |
| or just to improve living conditions your | | | | is lacking. A well maintained yard, new |
| neighbors will appreciate the changes. Any | | | | paint, a clean house, carpet and curtains |
| home improvements you do to raise the value | | | | will do wonders. |
| of your home raises the home values in the | | | | |
| entire neighborhood as well. Here's some | | | | If you're handy with your hands and a "do it |
| simple things you can do right now. | | | | yourselfer" many home improvement stores |
| | | | carry fixtures and appliances that you can |
| Minor "cosmetic" repair can be done yourself | | | | install yourself. Cabinets, counter tops, |
| with or without the help from friends and | | | | ovens, stoves, sinks, vanities, tile and |
| family members. For instance mowing the lawn | | | | ceramic tile, moldings, trim, plumbing and |
| and pulling the weeds can easily be | | | | electrical supplies and more. |
| accomplished and instantly gives your house a | | | | |
| not so run down appearance. A new coat of | | | | For some of the bigger jobs you might |
| paint can also boost your homes appearance | | | | consider hiring a professional, such as |
| and although it can get tedious anyone can do | | | | re-roofing, moving a plumbing fixture, |
| it or get your friends to help. | | | | electrical wiring, etc. But be sure they are |
| | | | bonded and have a contractors license or you |
| If you're selling the house first impressions | | | | could be left holding the bag with some |
| are important. Most folks don't want "fixer | | | | unfinished work. |
| uppers" and will low ball you on the sales | | | | |