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