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Top 10 Projects That Add Home Value
Learn which updates add the most value to your kitchen, bathroom, landscaping and more
By Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com | Published: 1/08/2010
New kitchen appliances look sleek and save on energy.
#10: TOP KITCHEN PROJECT: Upgrade Appliances
The kitchen is one room where upgrades almost always bring a large return on investment. However, you don't have to gut your kitchen and tackle a major remodel to add value. One way to improve your kitchen is to simply replace your old appliances. Stainless steel is the current standard, but you don't have to buy the $9,000 commercial-quality Viking range or the most expensive Sub-Zero refrigerator. Any updated appliances will look better, run better, and give your kitchen more appeal.
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