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GENERAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
Category	Tip	Source
General Maintenance	Some very good home maintenance tips year round. Some very good home maintenance tips year round from State Farm. Some very good home maintenance tips year round from HGTV.	Various websites
Remodelling Projects	Calculate values of home improvements using HomeGain's home improvement calculator! Home improvements that are higher value at MSN.com! Home improvements are of relative higher value than others at Quicken Loans! Home improvements that pay off at bankrate.com! Return on your home improvement investment from soundmoneytips.com! Return on your home improvement investment depends on where you live! Return on your home improvement investment from Personal Finance Advice!	Various websites.
Remodelling & Home Maintenance BLOGs and FORUMS	ASK REMODELING QUESTIONS IN A "FORUM" TYPE ATMOSPHERE Home improvement specialists - Bob and RodMan! Home improvement show on WGST radio!	Various websites
Wood-style Flooring	Laminate flooring ($1-6/sq ft) pros are that it snaps in place, looks like wood, scratch resistant but cons are that it can't be refinished and lacks asthetic value of wood. Wood flooring ($4-20/sq ft) pros are pleasant look and can be refinished but cons requiring professional installation and needs to be properly sealed.	8-30-07 Atlanta Journal-Constitution NW13
Vinyl v. Ceramic Tile style Flooring	Vinyl flooring ($0.50-6/sq ft) pros are high quality, resists sratches, dents, softer than tile (fewer dish/glass breaks), but main con is that it looks like vinyl. Ceramic tile ($3-10/sq ft) pros are durability, easier to keep clean, many colors and styles but cons are professional installation, hard on dishes/glasses, and cold on feet.	8-30-07 Atlanta Journal-Constitution NW13
Coutertops	Corian countertops ($45-75/sq ft) pros are many colors and patterns, doesn't stain, scratches & burns may be bufe out, and lasts a lifetime but cons are it doesn't gain charater over time. Marble countertops ($65-95/sq ft) pros are number of colors, good for rolling dough, and ages well but cons are edges can chip, surface is porous and needs repetitive sealant, or it may stain.	8-30-07 Atlanta Journal-Constitution NW13

Definitely consider kitchen and bathroom improvements (but don't over-do-it) making the biggest difference. Painting the interior and updating electrical system are important as well. Remember, you will be competing with other resales in your neighborhood and all the new homes in the area.