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The following home improvement projects from HouseLogic will bring over 70 percent return on your investment and will also improve the use and appearance of your home.

Siding Replacement: Fiber cement is durable, weatherproof, fireproof, and resistant to insects and decay. One of its key benefits is stability; it doesn’t shrink and expand with changes in temperature and humidity and caulking jobs last longer, contributing to low-maintenance exteriors. National average cost for 1,250 sq. ft: $13,461

Entry Door: Few projects have the cost-effective impact of a new entry door. For less than $1,500, you can enhance your home's curb appeal and recover a portion of your investment if you sell your home. Steel doors can fit the bill or wood and fiberglass which are more durable. National average cost for 36-inch-wide, half-glass including new jambs and trim: $1,238

Convert Space: Converting attic space reaps big rewards. You’ll add value by adding bedrooms without altering your home’s footprint. Consult an architect or structural engineer to ensure there’s enough headroom, that the floor joists are strong, and that there’s emergency egress. National average cost to convert an attic to a bedroom plus bath: $50,148

Energize the Kitchen: If your kitchen is looking dated but the layout and size are fine, a minor change can work wonders without big expense. Leave the cabinet boxes in place, and adding new doors and drawer fronts, hardware, and an inexpensive but stylish laminate couintertop.. New vinyl appliances and Energy Star-rated appliances complete the transformation. National average cost, minor kitchen remodel: $19,588

Garage Door: The garage door makes up 20% of your home’s façade. A new garage door makes your homestead more appealing and helps preserve its value. Windows in a garage door greatly increase the visibility in the garage. Average cost for steel replacement garage double door: $1,512.

Decks: Americans love the out-of-doors, especially backyards. For that reason, decks remain popular home improvement projects. They also increase living space at a reasonable cost. You can build a 16-by-20-ft. wood deck for about $32 per sq. ft or: $10,350.