{"id":3079,"date":"2016-11-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=4e048fe9b2385e30fee1d6ff38c7f239"},"modified":"2016-11-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T00:00:00","slug":"diy-projects-to-increase-the-resale-value-of-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/diy-projects-to-increase-the-resale-value-of-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY projects to increase the resale value of your home."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta name=\"Googlebot-News\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(BPT) &#8211; <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Whatever you&#8217;re passionate about, you know hobbies cost money. People who haven&#8217;t shaken the travel bug need to negotiate time off work, pay for lodging, airfare and more. If you&#8217;re a big football fan, the amount you spend on food, snacks, game tickets and clothing adds up during the course of a season. Even simple hobbies like fishing can require a seemingly endless number of gadgets and electronics.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Fortunately, for anyone who likes to roll up their sleeves and isn&#8217;t afraid of taking on a new house project, their DIY hobby can actually save them money. In particular, homeowners who are getting ready to make a move and want to get top dollar for their property can take on a number of home renovation projects that will increase the value of their home.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">With today&#8217;s powerful, easy-to-use tools, it&#8217;s never been easier to fix up your house in a way buyers will notice and you can cash-in on. Even veteran DIYers are amazed at the quality of workmanship they&#8217;re able to do thanks to a new generation of drills, saws, sanders and other tools. One versatile saw that&#8217;s perfect for home renovations is the<span class=\"apple-converted-space\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotozip.com\/en-us\/Pages\/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=SS355-10_5122\"  rel=\"nofollow\">RotoZip RotoSaw+<\/a>, which can plunge and cut through tile, stone and drywall, providing precision control that is equal to its power.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">If you love the satisfaction of fixing things and are hoping to get a high offer on your house, here are five DIY projects that may increase the resale value of your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Install lighting fixtures.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\"> <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Lighting has a tremendous effect on how potential buyers perceive your house. While it&#8217;s important to keep the rooms and hallways well lit, you&#8217;ll want to make sure the source that produces the light is also stunning. Using a<span class=\"apple-converted-space\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotozip.com\/en-us\/Pages\/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=SS355-10_5122\"  rel=\"nofollow\">RotoSaw+<\/a><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"> to make precise plunges and cuts in the wall or ceiling, you can easily install glorious new fixtures.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Cap it off with crown molding.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\"> <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">It&#8217;s odd how many people look up when deciding if the house is right for them. That&#8217;s why so many realtors suggest adding crown molding. It&#8217;s a simple addition that adds a touch of charm and makes a big statement about the value of the home.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Add a backsplash.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\"> <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Buyers pay a lot of attention to the kitchen and the bathroom. One of the most eye-catching effects you can add is a backsplash around the sink and the counter space. To get the full effect, use high-quality tile and a<span class=\"apple-converted-space\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotozip.com\/en-us\/Pages\/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=SS355-10_5122\"  rel=\"nofollow\">RotoSaw+<\/a><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"> to get the precise cuts needed for a perfect fit.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Front yard.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\"> <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Backyards are great but when you&#8217;re selling your home, the front yard is where buyers make their first impression. Go beyond well-trimmed hedges and green lawns by building decorative fixtures such as a bench, flower crates made of reclaimed wood or other such projects that combine craftsmanship and taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Get rid of carpet.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\"> <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Carpet is fast going the way of wallpaper, and there are few home buyers out there who prefer carpet to wood floors. Rip that carpet up! Depending on your skill level, you can choose to cut, sand, stain and install the floorboards yourself, or invest in interlocking boards that snap in place.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;\">Your DIY remodeling project doesn&#8217;t have to be complicated. RotoZip offers two models of RotoSaws able to cut multiple materials. 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