Best home improvement projects according to ROI ranked

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Best home improvement projects according to ROI ranked

Remodeling Magazine issues an annual Cost vs. Value Report to let homeowners know which home improvement projects will net them the best return on their investment. The following projects were the top 15:

Bathroom remodel. After the kitchen, the bathrooms are the most important room for prospective buyers so it’s no surprise that this is a popular remodeling project. It will cost on average $18,546 but will add $12,024 to your home’s value for an ROI of 64.8%

Prospective buyers love a great outdoor living space. A composite wood deck costs on average $17,249 and adds $11,252 to the value of the property for a 65.2% ROI.

A major kitchen remodel is one of the most expensive projects you can undertake at $62,158 but since it adds $40,560 to your home’s value, you’re getting back 65.3% of your investment at resale.

Universal design bathrooms are a popular project these days because more people are choosing to age in place and this bathroom design allows people of all ages to use it comfortably. Expect it to cost around $15,730 and add $10,766 to the value of your home for a 68.4% return.

A new roof is often a major selling point but it will set you back $20,664. It has an ROI of 68.8% which means you’d be getting back on average $14,214 when you sell.

Physically adding to the square footage of a home is the most expensive kind of remodel but many homeowners choose to do it. Adding a family room costs $89,566 on average and recoups about 69.3% of the cost, or $62,055.

A finished basement is another huge selling point since many people don’t want to invest more money to finish a basement after purchasing a home. A basement remodel costs $71,115 on average and adds $49,768 to the home’s value which translates to an ROI of 70%.

The most expensive remodel on this list is the addition of an entire second story (a first-floor family room and second-floor bedroom with full bathroom). It will cost on average $176,108 and add $125,222 in resale value for a 71.1% ROI.

A natural wood deck costs less on average than a composite wood deck at $10,707 and it also has a better ROI at 71.5% which translates to a resale value of $7,652.

New siding costs $14,518 on average and yields a return of $11,093 for an ROI of 76.4%.

Starting off the top five is a new garage door which costs an average of $1,749 and adds $1,345 to the home’s value for a return of 80.2%.

A minor kitchen remodel is a much better investment than a major kitchen remodel. Not only does it cost less at $20,830 but it earns a much better ROI at 80.2% which is a resale value of $16,699.

Curb appeal is essential when selling a home which is why a manufactured stone veneer is such a safe investment. It costs $7,851 on average but adds $7,019 to the home’s value for an ROI of 89.4%.

A new steel entry door is another way to add curb appeal and it’s another safe investment with an ROI of 90.7%. It costs $1,413 and adds $1,282 to the home’s value.

And the safest investment and the only project on this list that can actually turn a profit is new fiberglass insulation for the attic. It will cost $1,343 and add $1,446 to the value of your home for an ROI of 107.7%.

Honorable mention

Remodeling Magazine only takes into consideration the larger home improvement projects but as a general rule, it’s the smaller, inexpensive home improvement projects that often have the best ROI. Simple projects like resurfacing the kitchen cabinets, upgrading sink or light fixtures, or installing baseboard heater covers are inexpensive but they make your home that much easier to sell. What makes them especially good investments is that you can save a lot of money by doing these jobs yourself.

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How to measure baseboard heaters:

Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Fin Tube Height | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Depth | Measure | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Cover

Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.

Step 3

HOW TO MEASURE LENGTH

Based on how your heater is configured,

choose an option below to expand and view

specific hot water baseboard heater measurement templates.

[+] Option 1: Straight Heater Configuration

[+] Option 2: L-Shape and U-Shape Configuration

[+] Option 3: 45 Degrees, Z-Shape Configuration

Congratulations!

Now that you’ve learned how to measure baseboard heaters,

you’re ready to order.

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