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Light, neutral wall colors make for a good palette for resale because buyers can imagine their belongings in the space, our experts say. The cost recouped on updated flooring depends on your house’s price range and its current condition. For a fresh warmth, try Benjamin Moore’s Sussex Green or Aegean Olive.

• Crown molding is a trim installed around the outside edges of a room or building’s walls with nails, glue, or cement.
• “Consider white tile, chrome or nickel fixtures, a white porcelain shower and tub, and efficient low-flow toilets and new piping,” says Dogan.
• Barn doors are a popular choice for a home improvement project.

Work with your contractor to protect your floors and surfaces and seal off the construction zone. This will help prevent the mess from spreading to other parts of your home. Cleaning throughout the renovation process can help minimize …