Angies List: Necessary Home Improvements

By Jim Donovan

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Many of us dream of adding a bathroom fit for a luxury hotel, or creating a backyard that looks more like a resort. But chances are you may have to spend your money on upgrades that arent nearly as glamorous.

In this weeks Angies list report, Jim Donovan looks at several home improvement projects you cant ignore.

Robyn Meslin was not happy when she learned she needed to repair the wiring in her new home.

The basement was pretty much a nightmare. So there were open electrical boxes down there, switches that didnt turn on and off, anything that we could figure out, explained Meslin.

Unfortunately, there are projects that have to be done around your house that you are never going to talk to other people about updating wiring, replacing your roof these are the kind of things that are required to keep your house in good condition, but they are not fun and exciting, but if you dont do these things its really going to hinder the value of your home and its resale value, said Angies List founder, Angie Hicks.

They may not be exciting, but here are few projects you should never avoid, like repairing your foundation. You may not be eager to repair that slow-growing crack up the wall, but foundation issues cant be ignored. Have it checked out before its too late.

Another important project is removing mold failure to get rid of it can cause health problems. Make sure to hire a remediation company that pinpoints the source of the mold.

And of course, dont forget your electrical wiring. Rewiring a home or modernizing an aging electrical system is not cheap, but it is much safer.

You cant brag out it. Hey, I got a new electrical panel! Ooh! Its more fun to pick out drapes or decide on colors or say, Lets put hardwood floors throughout the house, but really if it all burns down whats the point? said Meslin.

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Angies List: Necessary Home Improvements