Some Home Fix-Up Tasks Are Worth Skipping; Real-Estate Agents Say Big Upgrades Don’t Give Paybacks
Filed under: Bathroom Remodeling, General Renoations, Smart Renovations
If your New Year’s resolution is to sell your home, it’s probably time to start thinking about how to make that home stand out from the rest.
But before planning any projects, beware: Homeowners aren’t recouping as many improvement costs as they could in recent years, according to a recent study by Remodeling magazine. In fact, real- estate agents advise clients not to overdo it, regardless of what the local market conditions are like.
Why Adequate Ventilation is Important
Adequate ventilation in your house is important for two reasons:
Moisture Control – Ventilation will prevent elevated moisture levels within the conditioned space during the heating season. These elevated levels can lead to condensation on window surfaces and give rise to surface mold and mildew, as well as concealed condensation within walls and roof spaces.
Reducing Cost Through ENERGY STAR ALP
An ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package is a construction option that can be selected by homebuyers to upgrade fixtures commonly used in the home with quality high efficiency, ENERGY STAR qualified models.
