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[–] MrPim 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Projects that increase a homes value are in the kitchen, the bathrooms and master suite. Those three are the biggies that most buyers will be interested in. Don't use your own interests/ wants as a gauge for that. For instance, if you're big into cars and install a lift in the garage, most people won't care about that and it won't improve your value.

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[–] IAmTheOneWhoHonks [S] ago 

This is a great reply. Any further details/reading/recommendations on the topic? I want to create a cozy environment that'll sell fast when it comes time for that.

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[–] MrPim 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

The only other thing I can think of is, if you're going to splurge on expensive materials, do it in those rooms. Want marble somewhere? Don't put it in the living room floor, put it on the kitchen counter top.

Things like a home theatre in the basement are iffy. I might like it, but the retired couple might give two shits. Reducing your market.

Reading and stuff- talk to appraisers, not Realtors. Appraiser know what sells in your area and what drives your price up when looking at comparable in your market. Much of it varies from town to town. A swimming pool might be great in Miami, in Cleveland not so much.

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[–] 1moar 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Major cleaning/tossing out shit I don't need anymore. Sort out my computer / desk situation. Fix a couple windows. Fix my dryer. Those are the biggest and most overwhelming at the moment. Get rid of my old Jeep. Get my Audi running. (It would be a lot easier if I had working wheels right now; I have neither the time or the money, or space to do any major auto work.)

I'm just trying to keep it all stitched together right now.

Edit - I would like to put a door going outside from my bedroom and have a little patio out there. Get this massive vine under control that's trying to take over. Clean up the fire pit area. Clean up the garden in front. Make an inside attic access.

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[–] Dragonfly44 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Landscape garden, put up alcove shelving, lag & board out the loft, rip out old fireplace and install stove, sand and varnish floorboards throughout, convert garage into office space, build colonial style window blinds, replace kitchen work surfaces with butcher block, paint PVC window frames, replace radiators with nicer looking ones, install downstairs WC, install PV cells on roof, redecorate bathroom, remove large tree from yard, replace hedge with fence.

My house looks great at the moment but I keep dreaming up projects...

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[–] pipispapas 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

I would do the dishes.