I’ve been thinking about a number of home improvements for around the outside.  The first one I’ve been considering is a trampoline for my kids.  I have to say that it seems to be a good idea (other than possible emergency room visits).   My kids would love it, but I think even more importantly the neighbor kids would love it too, which means I can keep an eye on what is  going on.

Also, I’ve been considering putting up a garden shed.  Like many people I want to grow some of my own veggies this year and I think it is time to give my gardening stuff a new home.  So the question is do I use garden shed plans or do I go with one of the pre-built Rubber Maid kinds?  I am still not sure.  I know that I like the way the wood ones look better though, so I am leaning that direction.

Finally, I’ve been thinking about sprucing up my flower garden with garden statues.  I’ve been looking around and I have been thinking that I might order a foo dog or a funky gargoyle.  I suppose my tastes run toward the strange, because it seems to me that many people would rather have cats or kids, but I like to stand out.

If I do manage to get all of these things done this season it will be nothing short of a miracle.  I am fairly busy raising kids, going to girl scout meeting and writing.  But I think these three things are manageable and they will make my outdoor garden space nicer than ever.

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Whether you choose “do it yourself home improvements” or choose well know home improvement companies to perform the work, your return on investment is affected by the type of remodel you choose and not necessarily the amount you spend. Being involved in the real estate and construction industries for many years, I have seen countless home owners make the mistake of investing tons of money on a home improvement project, that they were not able to recoup the costs when they sold there home.

It is especially important, if you know you will be selling your home in the future, to invest your money into your home wisely. Will that bath room addition to you house add value? Or should you spend your money residing your house or adding a deck?  By doing your home work and finding the best home improvement for your home, and choosing the right home improvement products, will help recoup a substantial portion of the investment you have made.

According to the 2008-2009 Remolding Cost vs Value Report adding vinyl siding to your home is a better investment than a home office remodel. The costs recouped when selling a home that the siding  has been upgraded is about 80.7% while you only recoup 54.6% of the cost of a home office remodel. You can also recoup 73.7% of a deck addition while only recouping 56.7% of your cost if you choose to do a sun room addition. As you can see, the type of home remodel you choose can make a big difference when go to recoup the return on your investment.

After its all said and done you have to be the one to make the decisions for your home. But by carefully choosing your home improvements you will add more bang for your buck.

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