(BPT) - Sure, kitchen and bath renovations get all the glamour and credit for offering high returns on your investment when it’s time to sell your home. But a host of other, often-overlooked improvements can also offer great ROI – while completely changing the look of your home at a fraction of the cost of bigger projects.
“Improvements like upgrading your home’s stair case can give a home a fresh look quickly and affordably,” says Dale L. Reutter, president, WM Coffman, which has been making and distributing stair products for more than 130 years. “These upgrades can offer impressive ROI, and also enhance the enjoyment and usability of your home.”
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