1. Add a Four-Season Room! 
We live in a climate where we tend to spend more time indoors because of the cold, yet most of us love being outdoors. You may want to consider adding a four-season room to your home so you can enjoy the look and feel of the outdoors year-round. 

Q. How can I choose between a three-season and four-season room? 
A. Three-season rooms are not heated or cooled and are intended to use in spring, summer and fall. It adds a nice element to the home without adding temperature control costs. However, many are now choosing four-season rooms for their home with today’s advanced heating and cooling efficiencies. 

Q. How much value would a four-season room add to a home potentially? 
A. Value is measured in both enjoyment and equity. Each market is different and is in flux. The best rule of thumb is to use the 10-15 percent rule to ensure staying within a return on investment scenario. You take the total estimated value of the home and multiply by 10 or 15 percent to determine a project budget. 

For example: Home value $350,000 
10% = $35,000 budget |15% = $52,500 budget 

2. Add an Addition! 
Spring cleaning and organization can be challenging when you simply don’t have enough space to live and store belongings. Additions can add new aesthetic dimension to a home and most importantly provide more living space. Additions can come in the form of kitchens, living areas, in-law apartments, master bathrooms, multi-use, recreational rooms and more. 

Q. How much value would an addition add? 
A. Once again the 10-15 percent rule applies to the amount you would spend to ensure a good return on investment or ROI. Note: Rooms with cabinetry and plumbing will add to the cost of a simple room addition. 

For example: Home value $350,000 
10% = $35,000 budget |15% = $52,500 budget 

Questions?
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