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27.07.2024 - 11:47 / thespruce.com / Tessa Cooper
Whether you're living in your forever home or not, the hope is that any home improvement project you tackle will give you a return on your investment.
But if you want to sell soon, prioritizing the project order is crucial, and this recent finding from Frontdoor can help. They released a report on fixer-uppers, breaking down which home improvements yield the highest return.
The winner? Upgrading kitchen cabinets, with a 3.6% increase in profit (it equates to roughly $7,500).
We spoke to an expert kitchen designer to learn more about why cabinet improvements make such a big impact.
Cyndy Cantley is an interior designer and owner of Cantley and Company with more than 30 years of experience, specializing in kitchens.
Kate Marker Interiors
Ah, the kitchen—where you make your morning coffee, bake sweet treats, and declutter to your heart's content every day. It's the hub of the home—think about it: when you host a party, the kitchen always seems to be where guests naturally congregate despite its lack of seating.
Cantley has a theory of why home buyers always seem to be so drawn to the kitchen.
«Kitchens are where we spend most of our waking time—this is why your kitchen can sell your home,» she says. «This is the area in your home where you will get the best return on your investment.»
According to Cantley, most relators will back her up on this. So, don't be surprised if your realtor even suggests a few upgrades, like new cabinets or countertops.
White Sands Design + Build
When it comes to updating your kitchen before putting it on the market, don't complicate things with bold design choices, and avoid cutting corners that can end up costing you.
«Buyers prefer a move-in ready home, so when doing an update,
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There are countless ornamental grasses to choose from, so narrowing down a list of my favorites is tough. However, the following assortment—categorized by their best season of interest—is a good start. Choosing at least one from each season will ensure that your grass-forward garden always has something spectacular going on.
From temperature extremes to shifting rainfall patterns, communities coast to coast are experiencing the increasing impacts of climate change. In many areas summers are hotter and drier, making gardeners more reliant on supplemental irrigation to grow the same plants that thrived for them in years past. Meanwhile, restrictions on watering in some regions make responding to drought more challenging. In the face of unpredictable rainfall and unprecedented temperature fluctuations, it’s more important than ever to invest in plants that can withstand waves of heat and drought.
You’ve measured your outdoor space, you’ve agreed on a style — contemporary, traditional, rustic or more — you’ve determined a budget, now it’s time to look for the perfect garden furniture set.
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