All home remodeling  jobs come with a price tag. It wouldn't be part of the game if money and time weren't a consideration. However, not all improvements are created equal, and some home improvements are just a waste of time. For some homeowners, their choice of improvement is all about what they want now -- a new pool in an area where pools downgrade a home's value? "So be it," they think. "I want a pool. Bottom line."  For others, however, choosing a home addition that will bring value and add equity is the first thing they look at above all other considerations. While we wouldn't dare intervene and tell someone that they shouldn't follow their home design dreams, we will add our two cents about what incorporates value and what does not. In this post, we'll outline some home improvements that you should avoid when it comes time to  remodel...

So you're planning a big  kitchen remodeling  plan. Great! Nothing adds value to your home than an updated kitchen packed full of amenities. A kitchen should be functional without being dated, be fancy without looking pretentious, and be classy without forcing it. Sound complicated? It's not. Here are some tips to help you get that kitchen you've always wanted, without the stress you've anticipated. Wide Walkways Try to envision your new kitchen with at least 36" wide walkways. This will help it later you plan to add an island, or plan to expand the kitchen in size. For areas around stoves and cooktops, try and shoot for a larger berth for safety, somewhere near the 42" range. Microwave Height For kitchens with mounted microwaves, adjusting for height should be priority. There is no standard, rather, whatever fits the home-chef in question. As a rule, though, shoot for at least 15" above...