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(StatePoint) — While certain home upgrades provide obvious aesthetic enhancements, it's important to ensure the projects are worth the expense. The following three home improve- ments provide especially impressive returns on their respective investments, making them excellent choices to consider with an eye on selling your home. Bath and kitchen Bathroom and kitchen renovations are great bets, according to the National Asso- ciation of Realtors. However, ripping out these rooms and building them complete- ly anew is an extreme expense that might not give you an immediate investment return. Instead, check out refinishing services, whose work can provide more value than a full replacement. For example, Miracle Method takes ugly bathtubs, countertops, faucets and other fittings, and refurbishes them to look newly installed. This service will increase the useful life of those fix- tures by more than 15 years, at a fraction of the cost and time of a replacement. In fact, company president, Chuck Pis- tor, started out as a very satisfied cus- tomer of this franchise. When he realized how efficient and economical the concept was for homeowners, he bought the com- pany. Wash your windows Newly washed windows can make a huge impression on potential homebuy- ers. "The difference in the light streaming in, and the overall impression of the home after a professional window cleaning, is amazing," said Rik Nonelle, president of Window Genie, a window cleaning and tinting franchise. Reaching those upper level windows for a good exterior cleaning can be tricky and dangerous to DIY, however. New floors New floors, particularly the latest in engineered flooring, are in high demand among potential home buyers. It's no won- der; since engineered flooring is com- prised of wood layers stacked cross-grain and bonded together under heat and pres- sure — a process that makes them stain resistant and more durable where pets' claws and children's toys are concerned "Today's engineered floors have the beauty and durability of wood, and are available in every color and style you can walk upon," said Tom Wood, president of Floor Coverings International. "Investing in new flooring can dramatically increase the resale value of your home." With its mobile capability, a local fran- chisee of Floor Coverings International can bring up to 3,000 samples right to your door, a great convenience when you are in the process of updating your home for sale. Neutral tones, such as pale gray or a dark walnut stain will make the home- selling process easier. Affordable home improvement franchis- es and cleaning services that offer great value abound. For those planning to sell their homes in the near future, consider- ing each project's return on investment is important when choosing which home upgrades to make. HOMES PLUS OCTOBER 2015 8 K i t c h e n s | B a t h s | D e n s | C a b i n s | O f f i c e s | R e c R o o m s Work With Experienced Design Professionals "We Specialize in Cabinetry" 1005 Richards Road, Hartland | 262.367.9439 www.kitchencreators.com Cabinetry For Every Room, Every Budget! WE OFFER: NORCRAFT CABINETRY MID CONTINENT CABINETRY OMEGA CABINETRY DYNASTY CABINETRY WOODLAND CABINETRY 246125068 Check out our new Rustic Hickory display! Nobody does Rustic like Kitchen Creators! Also, remember we have many displays on sale. Our showroom is ever changing, call for an appointment today! We Beat All Big Box Stores and all Competitors | Visit Our Showroom By Appointment FULL SERVICE • Fall Clean-Up • Fertilization • Lawn Reseeding Free Estimates Competitive Pricing 262-337-2600 243363011 LAWN SERVICE Top home improvements that help sell your home StatePoint Refinishing the tub and tile can have a big impact in the bathroom, while coming in for much less money than the cost of replacements. Tearing out the bathtub can also prove costly in time when trying to sell your house. Curtains Another easy way to make a quick look- and-feel change to a room is by swapping out curtains. It's a great way to customize a space to better fit the mood of the sea- son. What's more — a quarterly rotation of window treatments presents a much-need- ed opportunity for a good cleaning. Be sure to store your freshly laundered linens in a sealed bag so they don't collect dust. When they make their appearance the following year, they will be vibrant and fresh. Fall can be a particularly busy time of year; however, a few easily implemented ideas can go a long way to add a festive vibe to your home. Fall facelifts Continued from Page 1

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