Read the extracts 1-7 carefully and match them with statements A-J.

2 of the statements do not go

with any of the extracts.

7 TOP REASONS TO RENOVATE YOUR HOME

Home renovations are costly, time-consuming and messy. Still, many people choose to renovate their
homes for a variety of reasons. There are almost as many reasons to fix up your home as there are
projects to choose from. Here are the top reasons for renovating your home.

1) This one comes first for a reason. Although there are many good reasons to renovate your home, your
own comfort and enjoyment are important factors that shouldn’t be overlooked. If you renovate solely
based on how it will impact the future sales price down the line, you may end up living in a showplace that
doesn’t feel like a home. Your comfort and enjoyment are more important than what improvements will
make the most money when you eventually sell.

2) Some home renovation projects just can’t be put off. Electrical problems, roof leaks, or a crack in the
foundation are some problems that must be taken care of to keep your family safe and prevent
catastrophic or total loss of the home.

3) If you plan to sell the home within the next few years, you may want to renovate some or all of it with an
eye toward getting the most you can when you put it on the market. Some projects that have the best
immediate return are opening up the main living space, replacing the front door, and updating the kitchen
or bathroom.

4) Maybe you need more space, or a second bathroom would make things a lot easier during those busy
mornings. Maybe your husband wants a man cave, or you would like a deck or a patio for outdoor
entertaining. Renovating so that the home functions better for the residents is a good idea, as long as the
upgrades don’t hurt the home’s value or decrease usable space.

5) New windows, a heat pump, and added insulation are examples of improvements that can decrease
energy costs and pay for themselves over time. More efficient homes are also more attractive to buyers if
you want to sell since they know costs will be lower on an energy-efficient home.

6) An older home can have a dated look that makes it less attractive to buyers or can look more plain than
upscale. Updating your home’s style can be a whim based on new trends or a way to prepare a house for
sale. The best bet is to use timeless styles that send the message of sophistication.

7) When the main objective of renovations is to sell the home, choices should reflect what is most likely to
help with the sale. Neutral colors, upgrades that add value, and fixing any cosmetic or functional problems
will help get the house in tip-top shape for resale.

STATEMENTS
A. To fix a safety issue.
B. To improve the home’s value.
C. To avoid unexpected burglaries
D. To increase the efficiency of the home.
E. To increase your comfort or enjoyment of the home
F. To update the home’s style.
G. To help your guests feel at home
H. To prepare the house for sale.
J. To upgrade the home’s function.
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A. To fix a safety issue. 2

B. To improve the home’s value. 3
C. To avoid unexpected burglaries
D. To increase the efficiency of the home. 5
E. To increase your comfort or enjoyment of the home 1
F. To update the home’s style. 6
G. To help your guests feel at home
H. To prepare the house for sale. 7
J. To upgrade the home’s function. 4