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I\’m looking to pull my money out tof the stock market. I\’m tired of watching it drop. I thought maybe I would take a big vacation or two, then realized that money would be gone. So I decided to invest in my house, and enjoy it that way. I want the largest return on my investment. What areas of the home would I get the largest return?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by visitor| Leave a comment

Chuck, the highest return on investment is for sure the Kitchen, with a 40% return on average, second place would be the Bathroom, with a 33% return on average. Third place is the Basement depending on what you do can bring you back 25% on average. Believe it or not Landscaping is the next one at a 20% return. The good news is no matter what you do to your house, all upgrades with get you your money back and then some. Keep in mind your homes worth and what houses in your neighborhood are selling for with comparable improvements. Good Luck!!

Andy Love Ask the Expert.

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Hi: Another questionI have a small bathroom I want to install a ventilating fan. I was recently advised not to install it and vent it out through the roof. I was also told not to install it and vent it into the attic because the moisture caused by the fan can make the attic insulation moldy.Questions: Do they have non venting bathroom fans like some range hoods? What about installing a small ceiling fan so it would vent the humidity out of the bathroom into the rest of the house?I would definitely like to hear your suggestions also. Thanks again!

Posted on May 14, 2011 by visitor| Leave a comment

Bathfans are very important to keep the wall paper on your walls and the paint from turning black. If you do install a fan, it must vent to the outside. Do not vent into the attic, big NO, and against code. It’s either use a vent or have an open door policy in your household for the bathroom, but thats really hard to enforce.  Thanks for the question,  Vent free fans are not available to my knowlege. It must got through your roof or out to your soffits.Andy Love QCGeneral

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Can you tell me who in the Quad Cities does the cut-away bathtubs where it is partially cut out and a door is added to the tub (cast iron w/ enamel) that makes it accessible for those who can no longer climb in and out of the bathtub?

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Andy| Leave a comment

I have not found a company that will cut away the tub itself and guarantee it to be used as a tub. The Tub doors would be susceptible to leakage. I did find a company that will install a new unit for between $8,000 and $12,000, depending on the situation. Bath Concepts 2330 Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf . Their phone number is 563-344-9138 . I hope this helps.

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