Question:  What kind of return is there on remodeling jobs?

Answer:  Remodeling magazine produces an annual "Cost vs. Value
Report'' that answers just that question.  The most important point to remember is that remodeling a home not only improves its livability for you but its curb appeal with a potential buyer down the road.

Most recently, the highest remodeling paybacks have come from
updating kitchens and baths, home-office additions and extra amenities in older homes.  While home offices are a relatively new remodeling trend, for example, you could expect to recoup 58 percent of the cost of adding a home office, according to the survey.