Remodeling Projects Under $10000

You do not necessarily have to add another room to get more bang for your buck. Simple things like windows and landscaping may also do the same job. Here are 5 such remodeling projects:

New Windows: It's amazing what new windows can do for your perspective and for your home's curb appeal. In recent years, vinyl models have dramatically improved in quality while falling in price. Although they come in only a few basic colors, they never need repainting, and their double and even triple-pane glass makes them vastly more efficient than older windows.

Basic bathroom makeover: Start by upgrading your old toilet to a low-flow model. Then add new tile, such as glass varieties that can give you the illusion of depth in a small space. Starting at about $5 a square foot, these popular tiles can also be used to accent lower cost ceramic tiles.

A garden: Landscaping is perhaps the cheapest and most under-rated way to improve the home's curb appeal. But instead of simply resodding a weed-infested yard, consider planting an English garden of flowers, trees and stones. It usually takes a weekend or two to install a medium-size garden and the impact is almost immediate.

A deck to add space: Adding an outdoor deck is a an affordable way to expand your home's footprint. With the arrival of weatherproof composite materials like plastic-and-wood Trex, the days of warped timbers and messy annual costs of sealant are long gone. These decks cost more than wood (about $14000 for 16-by-20 foot finished deck) but, by cutting back on square footage, you can easily stay under $10,000.