Power House Painting
Every 1,000 square ft added to a home boosts the sale price by more than 30 percent, in accordance with the 2005 research for the National Association of Realtors. “Buyers need to take the fundamental techniques for granted,” says Sal Alfano, Remodeling’s editorial director. “They assume the roof does House & Home Improvement not leak and the air-con and plumbing work. Maintenance can chew up plenty of money quickly, and people are afraid of that.” After speaking to a slew of realtors, contractors and architects, the consensus was sure. “If the roof is leaking, consumers won’t get beyond that,” says …