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Job Cost Resale Value Cost Recouped              1999 EstimateCosts           1999 % returned

Minor Kitchen RemodelReplace cabinet doors, oven and cook top, 
laminate counter tops,  sink, faucet and floor, repaint.                  $8,568- $8,355                 98%
 
Major Kitchen Remodel Redesign kitchen, replacing all of the
above, plus built in microwave, custom lighting, island.                $30,779- $37,432              122%
 
Bathroom RemodelUpdate existing bath with new tub,                 $9,044 $10,082                  111%
 
Bathroom Addition
Add a second bath to a house with 1 or 1.5 baths.                     $13,779 $16,820                 122%
 
Master Suite
In a house with 2-3 bedrooms, add a 24-foot by 16-foot master
 suite with walk-in closet, whirlpool tub, separate shower.          $42,398 $41,788                   99%
 
Two-Story Addition
First-floor family room and second floor bedroom with full bath.    $72,817 $67,655                  93%
 
Attic BedroomIn a 2-3 bedroom house, convert unfinished 
attic space with bedroom and shower/bath.                               $26,734 $31,440                  118%
 
Family Room Addition Add a 16- by 25-foot room with 
skylights, hardwood tongue-and-groove floor.                             $30,650 $32,132                    105%
 
Deck Addition  16'x20' deck of pressure-treated pine
including built-in-bench, railings and planter.                             $7,942 $6,595                        83%
 
Replace Siding
1,250 square feet of new vinyl or aluminum siding and trim.        $5,099 $1,717                        30%
 
Home Office Convert existing room into office with custom
cabinetry and rewiring for electronic equipment                          $8,272 $5,597                        68%
 
Replace Windows
10 new 3'x5' aluminum-clad windows with trim.                         $7,456 $7,139                         96%