Editor’s Note: Stu Garlington, president, Towne Craft Builders & Remodelers, (301) 737-5400 is a member of the National Association of Home Builders. Through this affiliation, Towne Craft is able to share the following suggestions and tips for anyone considering a home remodeling project in either St. Mary’s or Calvert Counties. More local remodeling ideas can be viewed at: http://www.townecraftbuilders.com/home_remodeling.html.   

Your home is your castle, but sometimes that castle may need a facelift. Remodeling is a great way to create a home environment that can meet your family’s changing needs and tastes without you having to spend a lot of money.  

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In a Down Economy, Think Long Term Capital Gains, Think Remodeling

Before you spend your hard-earned dollars, however, make sure that the changes you make now will have longer-term benefits for you when you look to sell your home in the future. 

 
Know Your Neighborhood

You should find out what features are standard for homes in your neighborhood. If you only have one bathroom, but most of the other homes average two or more, you will want to bring your house up to that standard. On the flipside, do not make changes to your house that are too extravagant or out-of-place for your neighborhood. 

Make sure you are not making changes that will turn off prospective buyers. Keep in mind what future home buyers would like to see in their next home. It is often wiser to add an additional bathroom or bedroom rather than a sauna for example which can be costly and will not necessarily be a priority for anyone else.

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