How To: Top Ten Home Improvements

Updated: Friday, 01 Apr 2011, 12:27 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 01 Apr 2011, 12:27 PM EDT

By: MOLLIE DOBERSEK
myFOXdetroit.com

(WJBK) - With Spring in the air, many people's minds are on remodeling and sprucing up their homes. Jeff Lee tells FOX 2 the top ten home improvments that will increase your resale value and make your home a nicer place to live.

# 10 Windows and Doors- 35% return on investment

# 9 Finished Basement- 40% return on investment

# 8 Heating System- 40% return on investment

# 7 Exterior Paint- .50 Cents on the Dollar return on investment

# 6 Deck- 70% return on investment

# 5 Remodeled Bathroom- 60% - 80% return on investment

# 4 Room Addition- 80% return on investment

# 3 Second Bathroom- 90% return on investment

# 2 Fireplace- 100% return on investment

# 1 Remodeled Kitchen- 150% return on investment

 

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