6 ways to ensure remodeling pays off

Just a few years ago you could count on getting the bulk of your money back for almost any home-improvement project you took on. Today merely replacing a toilet seat can feel like throwing caution, and cash, to the wind. According to a study from Remodeling magazine, the average return on value for an upgrade declined from 87% in 2005 to 64% in 2009. But these six new rules will help you maximize your return on your remodeling investment.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~4/_KZl2UhtZiI" height="1" width="1"/