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" Good news for those of us unwiling (or unable) to commit to a major remodel right now: Smaller projects\u2014like replacing an entry door\u2014are not only faster and easier, but more cost-effective, too.     Nantucket Collection Wood Door; Simpson Door Company. Each year Remodeling magazine and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) collaborate on the Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report\u2014a study that compares remodeling costs with home resale data from across the country. Not too surprisingly, the recession has cut the appeal of projects like pricy kitchen remodels and master suite additions; today, according to the 2010-11 Remodeing Cost Vs. Value Report, the best bang for your remodeling buck comes from lower-cost replacement projects that improve curb appeal. If your house could use a little spring renewal, consider one of these cost-effective updates: 1. Entry Door Replacement (steel)* Estimated Job Cost: $1,218 Estimated Cost Recouped: 102.1% 2. Garage Door Replacement Estimated Job Cost: $1,291 Estimated Cost Recouped: 83.9% 3. Deck Addition (wood) Estimated Job Cost: $10,973 Estimated Cost Recouped: 72.8% 4. Minor Kitchen Remodel (replace cabinet door fronts, appliances, laminate counters, sink, faucet, resilient flooring; paint trim and walls) Estimated Job Cost: $21,965 Estimated Cost Recouped: 72.8% 5. Siding Replacement (vinyl) Estimated Job Cost: $11,357 Estimated Cost Recouped: 72.4% *All figures from the 2010-11 Remodeling Cost Vs. Value Report "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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