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Increase the Resale Value of Your Home -- Tips From Mike Holmes (NC)-Ready to put your home on the market? Before you make any moves, construction expert Mike Holmes, host of Holmes on Homes on Home & Garden Television (HGTV), offers tips to help maximize your home's potential and increase the resale value. Showcase the Kitchen. A warm paint job and new
backsplash will improve the appeal of your kitchen - the heart of the home and
often the centre for entertaining. Indirect lighting mounted under the cupboards
is an elegant touch. If you really want to go the distance, consider enlarging
this popular space - a roomy kitchen will be attractive to families of any size.Liven up the Bathroom. Buy expensive-looking hardware
for taps and showers and get a sophisticated new look without cleaning out your
wallet. Soft lighting and warm colours can go a long way towards increasing home
value. Add vases and plants as design elements and make sure vanity mirrors are
at an accessible height for every member of the family.Install Thermal Windows. Cut costs and conserve energy
by installing thermal windows. These windows trap heat inside during the cold
winter months and air conditioning in the hot summer months, ensuring that the
utilities bills will be reduced in the long term.Build a Deck. Building a backyard deck will increase
the resale value of your home by providing an extra "room" outdoors -
a perfect place to relax after a cold Canadian winter.
Airing on HGTV Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, Holmes on Homes follows general contractor Mike Holmes as he investigates and fixes home improvement disasters and offers tips on how not to get duped in your own renovation project. For more home improvement tips, visit www.HGTV.ca. To receive HGTV in your home, call your local cable company or satellite provider. Article Courtesy of News Canada Links Follow these links for more information on the products and companies mentioned in the article.
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