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STORAGE IS A PLUS
“You had me at “enormous storage space.”

Give buyers great storage solutions, and you’ve won their
hearts. If you can add new closets to your home easily, take
the opportunity to do so. Building a simple closet isn’t too
difficult if you’re moderately handy. If you’re selling an older
home, where closet space is typically limited, this can result
in a huge return on investment. If your rooms are already
small, though, you might not want to take any square
footage away from them. Existing closets can be updated to
maximize the space at hand.

If you don’t have the skills to build a new space, or the funds
to hire someone, consider investing in closet organizers to
make the most of what space you have. For instance, you
can easily design your own custom closet kit on-line with a
storage solution company like ClosetMaid®. Your Lowes or
Home Depot or hardware store often has exactly what you
need in an inexpensive, prefabricated form. Organizers wont
enlarge your closets but maximizing vertical and horizontal
space is a very good alternative.

Don’t stop there! After all, closets aren’t the only storage
options in a home. Don’t forget cabinets, clothes closets,
linen closets, and attic and basement spaces. It’s important
to make sure you organize your cabinets. The same retailers
that provide closet organizers can help you with this. Take a
good look at your laundry room and linen closet. Adding
extra shelving in these places can make a big impact.

Look for any place you can provide attractive and
inexpensive storage space. Make sure your improvements
are tasteful, and you’ll benefit from increased storage

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