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Best home upgrades before you sell
This home comes with a newly mounted television above an electric fireplace, surrounded by custom built-in shelving. | Photo provided by Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty.
If a “For Sale” sign might be in your future, these home upgrades could offer the best return on investment, according to Zillow.
Steel entry door replacement | Replacing your door with a more secure option costs around $2,435, with a potential resale value of $5,270 — a recoup rate of about 216%. This Cape Cod-style Morrison Avenue property is already ahead of the curve with a classic steel entry door.
Manufactured stone veneer | Giving your home’s exterior a rustic feel has an estimated cost of $11,702 and could increase resale value by about $24,328 — that’s a recoup rate of roughly 208%. This new build in the Hamburg area features a flattering mix of veneer and siding.
Kitchen remodel | A minor midrange kitchen remodel has an estimated cost of $28,458 and could boost resale value to about $32,141 — a recoup rate of around 113%. Modern hardware, bright cabinets, and a clean backsplash — this Pinnacle home is move-in ready.
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Businesses, nonprofits, schools, and other Fayette County organizations can apply for Stormwater Quality Incentive Grants to improve water quality. Neighborhood and education grant applications are due Friday, May 1 with Q&A sessions later this month. Infrastructure grants are due Friday, July 24.
Shop
Spring is almost in full swing, which means outdoor farmers market season is just around the corner. Downtown Fifth Third Pavilion returns Saturday, April 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and Southland Drive reopens Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Eat
3TEN restaurant will mark “3TEN Day” today with a chance to win dinner for two, valued up to $200. Diners should check the bottom of their small plate for a star sticker. A $3.10 shot special will also be offered. Reserve your table.
Plan Ahead
The Arboretum will host a terrarium-building workshop Friday, March 20. Attendees can craft their own miniature ecosystem using provided plants + materials and will receive guidance on keeping it thriving at home.
Seasonal
After losing an hour of sleep this past weekend, it’s time to make it worth it. Now the sun is setting after 7 p.m. again, we can spend more time exploring Lexington’s beautiful parks. If you need some inspo, our events calendar will be full of outdoor fun for the foreseeable future.
Film
Cue the theme music. Warner Bros. is planning a film adaptation of “Game of Thrones,” set 300 years before the events of the iconic series. While we wait, the Kentucky Castle is the closest thing we’ve got to a Westeros-bound teleport. (The Guardian)
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Tech
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If I read my numbers right, your favorite story was “Where to Find Thanksgiving Dinner in Lexington” — and I have to admit, it gave me a chuckle. Thank you to all the die-hard foodie fans, the casual readers, and everyone in between. It’s been a pleasure sharing this journey with you.
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