Home remodeling on the upswing in Portland | Window ...

PORTLAND ? Spring is traditionally a time for renewal. It means tending to the garden and home.?Remodeling is top of mind for many.

Portland is 9th in the top ten cities in the country for home improvement, according to Remodeling Magazine.

Helping with ideas is this years Spring Home and Garden show at the Expo center. It?s been a Portland staple since 1947. Kathy Maher and her best friend are do-it-yourself-ers. "We?re going to do the kitchen and bathrooms next," said Maher.

The Spring Home and Garden show runs though Sunday February 26th at the Expo center.

"We see an influx of population growth," said Mitch Stanley, of Stanley Renovation & Design, Inc. the question Stanley is most often asked is, "How much will it cost?"

"My answer is, ?we can do anything you want, It just depends on how much you want to spend,?" Stanley said. the biggest return on your investment still is kitchens and baths, according to the experts. on average, those projects cost between $75,000 and $150,000.

Stanley also said, if you?re thinking of selling, think again.

"if the realtor comes in and says you need to remodel you?re kitchen, my advice is, ?no, you?re not going to get your money out of it,?" said Stanley.? He added that it?s important not to overlook your home maintenance needs, like new windows, siding replacements or even a new front door.

The experts also advise if you?re planning a project, include the "green" aspect. It can save you money in the long run.

However, not all home improvements need to be done with resales in mind. "Things like swimming pools and hot tubs and stuff like that, those are purely pleasure items you?ll never get your money out of those," noted Stanley.

All of this renewed interest in remodeling is helping keep the construction industry busy, too.

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