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Major Kitchen Remodel Project Description: (MIDRANGE) Update an outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with design and installation of a functional layout of new cabinets, laminate countertops, and standard double-tub stainless steel sink with standard single-lever faucet. Include energy-efficient wall oven, cooktop, ventilation system, built-in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposer, and custom lighting. Add new resilient floor. Finish with painted walls, trim, and ceiling. Include 30 linear feet of semi-custom wood cabinets, including a 3-by-5-foot island. The national average cost of this project is $43,804. The upscale version of this project averages about a 79.6 percent return on investment. Read on to find out the average cost recouped on this project in your location. More
Master Suite Project Description: (MIDRANGE) On a house with two or three bedrooms, add a 24-by-16-foot master bedroom suite over a crawl space. Include walk-in closet/dressing area, whirlpool tub in ceramic tile platform, separate 3-by-4-foot ceramic tile shower, and double-bowl vanity with solid-surface countertop. Bedroom floor is carpet; bath floor is ceramic tile. Painted walls, ceiling, and trim. General and spot lighting, exhaust fan. The national average cost of this project is $70,760. The upscale version of this project averages about a 76.9 percent return on investment. Read on to find out the average cost recouped on this project in your location. More
Window Replacement Project Description: (MIDRANGE) Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with vinyl- or aluminum-clad, double-glazed, wood replacement windows. Wrap existing exterior trim as required to match. Do not disturb existing interior trim. The national average cost of this project is $9,568. The upscale version of this project averages about an 87 percent return on investment. Read on to find out the average cost recouped on this project in your location. More
Bathroom Remodel Project Description: (MIDRANGE) Update an existing bathroom that is at least 25 years old. Replace all fixtures to include standard-sized tub with ceramic tile surround; toilet; solid-surface vanity counter with integral double sink; recessed medicine cabinet; ceramic tile floor; and vinyl wallpaper. The national average cost of this project is $10,088. The upscale version of this project averages about a 92.6 percent return on investment. Read on to find out the average cost recouped on this project in your location. More
Bathroom Addition Project Description: (MIDRANGE) Add a full 6-by-8-foot bath to a house with one or one and a half baths. Locate within existing footprint near bedrooms. Include cultured-marble vanity top, molded sink, standard tub/shower with ceramic tile surround, low-profile toilet, general and spot lighting, mirrored medicine cabinet, linen storage, vinyl wallpaper, and ceramic tile floor. The national average cost of this project is $15,519. The upscale version of this project averages about an 84.3 percent return on investment. Read on to find out the average cost recouped on this project in your location. More
