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Article Surfing ArchiveThe Best Way To Spend Money On Home Improvements. - Articles SurfingBeen addicted to TV makeover shows and fancy a change to your home? Worked out your budget and aim to borrow around '20,000 ' and can't wait to start splashing the cash. Before you spend half of it on the latest designer carpets and curtains, that aren't to everyone's taste, think carefully, as this amount of money could actually increase the value of your home by up to 20%. The key to adding value to your house is in increasing its size or space, taking it to the next level in the property market, rather than cosmetic makeovers. So ' grab a paper and pencil and get scribbling some ideas ' as converting cellars or lofts, doing an extension or developing your garden are the ways you can increase the value of your property. Here are our suggestions: Bedroom Kitchen Updating your kitchen fittings also make a huge difference to the re-sale of a property. There are so many cheap deals available that you can create a designer look, with contemporary cupboards and built in appliances, without the designer price-tag. Bathroom Central heating Garage Loft conversion Garden Maintenance Storage How to use your money to the best advantage ' Get several quotations from local builders ' and don't be afraid to ask for references before making your decision. ' Ask your builder to buy materials at trade prices, which are often up to 17.5% cheaper, due to them being VAT registered. ' Buy kitchen and bathroom fittings in the sales, or use ex-demonstration or end of line ones. ' Do as much of the work yourself as possible. Not everyone can fit a kitchen or do tiling, but most people can paint walls ' a job that could eat into your budget otherwise. How to pay for the work Most mortgage companies are more than happy to lend money for home improvements, as the investment is usually worth more to the value of the property than the amount spent. In other words, by doing work to your house ' you're increasing the value, which is a good investment for your mortgage company!
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