Home Improvement Projects That Pay You Back

By Amy Pollak
Uncertainty about the falling housing market has left many homeowners hesitant to spend money on home improvements. Yet, it could be a good time to remodel for many homeowners. Contractors are hungry for work and willing to bargain. With the right project, your returns could be substantial in a few years when the market rebounds and you want to sell. Here are eight small to mid-range remodeling projects that could pay for themselves when the housing market improves. See how you might recoup these remodeling bucks -- without a lot of banging.

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