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Amid a mood of collective belt-tightening, instead of moving out or moving up, Americans today are staying home and staying put. But just because they're keeping the homes they have, doesn't mean they have to compromise the way they live. In fact, now that new home construction is down, suppliers, contractors and craftspeople are more available and more amenable to negotiating their rates-even for small projects-than ever before. So, if you want to upgrade your home and improve its value without spending a lot, now is the perfect time to do so. Clearly organized room-by-room, including outdoor spaces, and filled with evocative before and after photos, the book shows readers how they can change the spirit of a room at various budgets, either with DIY decorative changes or modest remodeling efforts that transform their spaces for contemporary lifestyle needs. This sequel to last year's popular title Staged to Sell (or Keep) will contain a selection of DIY project ideas with how-tos in each chapter, as well as sidebars including practical tips on space-saving ideas and storage solutions. Appendices will include a section on informative tips on Choosing a Contractor and advice on Creating a Punch List and Establishing a Budget.
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While signs are emerging that the collect live recession induce belt tightening mood is heginning to ease, many Americans remain cautious about global economy and national housing seenano that is still in flux Instead on moveing out moving up; a lot of people are now staying home and staying Keeping the home you have however doesn't have to mean compromising the way you, live in fact, there's hardly been a better time to upgrade you existing home and improve its value without excessive spending With the rate of new home construction remaining low; suppliers contractors and crafts people are now more available and more amenble to negotiating their rate---even for small projects---than they have been in a long time. And tax incentives and rebates reduce costs and increase payoffs even moreWhether you want to give a room a lift with low-cost cosmetic changes or give it a Whole new life with investment level structural changes, the money-wise room redos profiled in this book offer insight into a a variety of value-conscious ways to enhance your home and improve the way you live for price tags that work for various budgets and goals. Plus a wealth of eco-friendly ideas, practical energy-saving tips and smart storage solutions will boost your ability to live well---and wisely---in a home that works for today's lifestyles in today's global environment.
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