Get a more comfortable, storage-savvy, and energy-efficient home when you invest in these updates.

These interior and exterior upgrades add value to your everyday lifeand many are great for resale value, too.

Aslarger showers continue to trendin bathroom renovations, this accessible design style is both practical and stylish.

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Kitchen Countertops

Countertops are an integral part of your kitchen’s style and function.

Plus, it’s often more energy-efficient and can be added to many rooms in the home.

An exhaust fan should quickly clear a steamy mirror and remove humid air after a shower.

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Tankless Water Heater

Wilson recommends replacing a traditional water heater with a space-savvy and energy-wise tankless water heater.

“Plus, they last about twice as long as a standard unit.”

Alternatively, composite decking is durable and eco-friendly, and it has a great return on investment, too.

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Adding specialty organizers makes the most of your existing cabinetry.

But you don’t have to invest in running your entire home on solar right away.