While you may need to make some home improvements along the way to homeowner bliss, don’t rush into major projects. Making small upgrades can dramatically increase your home’s value.
According to the 2009 HomeGain.com Home Sale Maximizer Survey, lighting upgrades can cost $200 to $300, increase home value by $1,000 up to $1,500, and yield a 572 percent return. Bathroom renovations yield a 250% return on investment while flooring repairs are worth $250 to $300.
Some products make it possible for DIYers and homeowners to complete home improvements without having to purchase multiple tools. RotoZip’s RZ2000 Spiral Saw is compatible with numerous attachments. This allows it to easily and quickly cut through many materials, such as wood, metal, Plexiglas and drywall.
Don’t know where to start? To make small but big investments in your home, consider these suggestions:
* Install can lights. Recessed lighting is a great option to transform any space. For perfect circle cuts, use the RZ2000 Spiralsaw with the drywall saw XBIT along with a guide for cutting circles. Choose the desired hole size and make a pilot hole. Next, tilt the RZ2000 Spiral Saw at a 45 degree angle so that the center point is aligned. You can then bring the tool vertically and use steady pressure to cut.
* Update your bathroom. When updating a bathroom, a backsplash of decorative tiles is a great choice. Install a Wall Tile XBIT with the RZ2000 for wall-tile installation. Place the tool on the work surface and plunge it at a 45-degree angle in the tile. Then, bring the tool to a vertical position. Continue to move clockwise.
* Install hardwood floors. You can use the RZ2000 with a Jigsaw Handle Attachment or a multipurpose tool like an XBIT to shape hardwood floors and cut openings for heating registers. Begin by tilting your tool at 45 degrees. Then, bring the tool upright and plunge through. End with the tool horizontally on the surface. Then, cut in a clockwise direction.
