The Press-Dispatch
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D-14 Fall Home Improvement Wednesday, September 25, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Neglecting a home's exterior can be a disservice to homeowners, particularly those looking to increase the value of their homes. Curb appeal is important, as a home's appearance can greatly affect prospective buyers' perceptions. Knowing which projects can offer the most bang for their remodeling buck can help homeowners make the right choices when improving the exterior of their homes. The following are some areas where home- owners can direct their focus if their end goal is a great-looking home with added value, as determined by the 2019 "Cost vs. Value Report" from Remodeling magazine. This report compares the average cost of 22 remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale across 136 markets. • Garage door replacement: Home- owners can recoup 97.5 percent of their in- vestment on a new garage door. This remod- el tops the list for good looks and value. The average cost of $ 3,611 is for replacing an ex- isting two-car garage. • Manufactured stone veneer: Replac- ing a portion of vinyl siding with stone ve- neer can greatly improve curb appeal, add- ing style that can set a home apart. Home- owners can expect to recoup a 94.9 percent return on their investment. • Wood deck addition: A wooden deck on the rear or side of a home enhances homeowners' ability to enjoy the outdoors year-round. A wood deck addition recoups 75.6 of the cost of homeowners' initial in- vestment. • Siding replacement: Not only does old or weathered siding look unsightly, it can impact the energy efficiency of a home. Even though a siding replacement project is costly — at roughly $16,000 — it offers a 75 percent return and peace of mind that the home is being well-protected from the elements. • New entry door: Replacing an exist- ing door with a 20 -gauge steel door com- plete with clear dual-pane half-glass panel, jambs and an aluminum threshold with com- posite stop gets homeowners 75 percent of their initial investment back at resale. Im- proving the door isn't all about good looks, either. A door that isn't well-insulated or se- cure can be problematic. In addition to these improvements, home- owners would be wise to focus on some up- graded landscaping, an upgraded roof, new windows, and improved exterior lighting as surefire ways to add curb appeal and poten- tial value to their homes. Renovations that improve CURB APPEAL *The Wells Fargo Home Projects ® credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., an Equal Housing Lender. 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