Remodeling is a excellent way to improve the comforts of home while increasing curb appeal and selling potential. As we all know, many homeowners are stuck paying for a home in which the value has significantly decreased yet they cannot sell and capitalize on getting more for their money, like many buyers out there. So what does that leave these homeowners with? Well if you’re handy or have some money stashed away then remodeling maybe an option.

With any home, unless its a custom, there are usually features you would like to have or change with the existing floor plan. It could be to knock out a wall and expand a room, or update a dated kitchen with a modern look and feel, or maybe it’s a maintenance item you wish to tackle. In Washington, some remodeling/improvement items maybe more pressing than others; especially if your home still has first generation LP siding.

According to eLocal.com’s infographic, which doesn’t say the sq/ft of the home and it should be noted that actual cost may vary, the siding cost is approximately $9,500. Updating the siding of a home helps prevent against mold, rot, and costly repairs down the road – or unexpected problems when selling. By updating the siding a homeowner can reasonable expect to get an 87% return on the initial cost. Review the infographic below for other expected returns for a remodel project.
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