Whether you are renovating to make your home more comfortable or to increase it’s value, here are the top 10 remodeling projects that provide the best return on investment:

 Project:Cost Recouped Average Job Cost  Resale Value 
1Add fiberglass attic insulation107.70% $                        1,343  $                1,446
2Replace your entry door with a steel door90.70% $                        1,413  $                1,282
3Install a manufactured stone veneer (instead of vinyl siding)89.40% $                        7,851  $                7,019
4Complete a minor kitchen renovation: reface cabinets, new hardware, new energy efficient applicances, laminate counters, floor replacement and new paint80.20% $                      20,830  $             16,699
5Replace garage door76.90% $                        1,749  $                1,345
6Replace siding76.40% $                      14,518  $             11,093
7Add a wood deck (with built in bench and planter)71.50% $                      10,707  $                7,652
8Add a two story addition (estimate includes family room, bedroom and bath addition)71/1% $                    176,108  $           125,222
9Finish the basement (including bar and bathroom)70% $                      71,115  $             49,768
10Add a family room69.30% $                      89,566  $             62,055
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