40 Genius Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value

40 Genius Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value

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4 Add some attic insulation.

A drafty house isn’t exactly a desirable one to buyers. Luckily, all it takes is a little insulation in your attic to seriously improve your home’s value.

“On average you will see a 108 to 116 percent return on investment,” says April Palomino, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Winter Park, Florida. “That is because insulation protects the home from the transfer of heat, thereby reducing energy bills. Insulation also prevents moisture from entering delicate parts of your home, preserving your investment.” And for more great advice, check out the 40 Items Every Man Over 40 Should Have in His Home.