2 | August 29, 2019 | 22nd Century Media home improvement 22ndcenturymedia.com Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe Home improvements that offer the most value A fresh coat of paint can improve the look of one’s home, but beyond the paint, which home improvements are worth the effort and expense? If one considers the cost of the improvement versus the resale value, they can measure the actual percent return on your investment. Here are the Top 5 remodeling projects with the highest return on investment. Remember to evaluate these against necessity based on one’s personal situation. For instance: if one’s windows are really old and no longer keeping out the cold, then new windows may actually hold more value for your home — savings realized on one’s utility bill and in resale. Top Five (for most homes) • Attic insulation (up to 117 percent return) — involves sealing off any air leaks and using fiberglass loose fill insulation. • Manufactured Stone Veneer (up to 92.9 percent return) — replacing the bottom onethird of the exterior vinyl siding. • Garage Door Replacement (up to 91.5 percent return) — based on a new four-section door on steel tracks. • Entry Door Replacement (up to 91.1 percent return) — steel door with half glass panel (steel has a higher return than fiberglass). • Minor Kitchen Remodel (up to 83.1 percent return) — assuming the cabinet boxes stay in place with new fronts, drawers, hardware, countertop, oven and faucet (approximate cost of $20,000). Other thoughts on improvements An easy place to increase the value and curb appeal of one’s home is your landscaping. First impressions are often lasting ones. Make sure trees are neat and shrubs are trimmed — one does not need to spend a ton of money to create a welcoming look. If one does not have a lot of time for flowers, look for low-maintenance options with a little color. Hanging baskets or planters are great alternatives to standard flower beds. Kitchens are especially important when assessing one’s home’s overall value. One can make improvements to their kitchen without spending $20,000. Painting the cabinets and installing new hardware are relatively easy options. With a reasonable budget ($5,000) one can also update their appliances (stainless steel is still the first choice) and their countertop (quartz is durable and attractive). If one is considering a home improvement project, talk to a home financing specialist from Marquette Bank. Recent rate reductions have made home equity lines of credit a more attractive option for home improvement financing. Submitted by Marquette Bank, 9533 W. 143rd St. in Orland Park. For more information, call (888) 254- 9500 or visit emarquette bank.com/welcomehome. recognized as ‘Best in the Southland’ If you head into the Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe in the downtown historic district, you will see a showroom that welcomes you with gorgeous home designs. What you will also see is three People’s Choice Awards and nine Best of the Southland awards hanging on the walls; a testament to the company’s commitment to quality. John Cancialosi, president of Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe, said receiving the awards never gets old or routine. “It’s a great feeling, true validation that we are doing things right here,” he said. Established Success At a time when the marketplace is as competitive as ever, Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe enjoys a level of success and recognition that has provided renewed opportunities and longevity. The company will celebrate its 15th anniversary next year. After 15 years of applying his skills in the cabinet industry, Cancialosi opened Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe to help customers achieve their dreams in rooms throughout their homes. The process of designing a project and working with people throughout the region has never gotten old for him and he still finds it very satisfying. Cancialosi said he has seen generations of customers over the years, with children of his original customers coming in for remodeling projects. “The best thing is the repeat customers we have seen over the years,” he said. “They call us back when they move to a new home or when they want to remodel another bathroom or kitchen in their existing home.” Difference Maker According to Cancialosi, when it comes to getting things right and making every project an individual source of pride, it’s his team that is the real difference maker for more than a decade. “I truly believe the team we have assembled here it what sets us apart from all the rest, from the designers to the craftsman out in the field. Everybody realizes we work as one large team. I have had the same people here for 12-14 years,” Cancialosi said. Proven Process When you come into the showroom, you will see many examples of the cabinets, counters, tile, hardware, flooring and other accessories offered by Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe. Cancialosi said his team handles everything in the process from soup to nuts; a true design build company. “We do everything from the moment a client comes into our showroom and sits down with us to talk about what they would like to see,” he said. “We put a plan of action together, layout a design, go through the proposal and contract stage, and get them on the calendar. Our craftsman in the field take over from there.” According to Cancialosi, projects typically get scheduled between 30 to 45 days in advance. He says he is in the showroom six days a week and he still enjoys the creative part of the job. “I think the best part of my job is the creative process and seeing the customer satisfaction at the end of the job,” Cancialosi said. Submitted by Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath, 17050 South Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park. For more information, call (708) 429-6601 or visit tpkitchenandbath.com or Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath on Facebook.
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