Budgeting for home repairs and maintenance can vary depending on several factors, such as the age of your home, its condition, and where you live. A common rule of thumb is to set aside about 1% to 3% of your home's purchase price annually for repair and maintenance.

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Sure meaty projects like a wood deck and an attic bedroom conversion are among the best bets when it comes to investing your remodeling dollars. But there are other home improvement upgrades — like these four blogger projects — that can boost your home’s value and good looks for a …