Before you start a new home improvement project, consider the impact on your home’s resale value. For example, converting your garage into a living room may make sense for your immediate needs, but many home buyers are turned off by this sort of addition (especially if you have carpeted and plastered over the garage doors). Even if you don’t plan on selling immediately, circumstances can change, and you may have to spend additional money getting your home back to the way it was. Continue reading →