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Trim It Out

Add crown molding to a room lacking trim. It will give the room an expensive feeling for as little as $3 a linear foot.

You can choose a simple design or something more intricate and formal to match your style. Crown molding can make a ho-hum room take on a luxurious atmosphere and elevate your house above the ordinary in a buyer’s mind. Paint it a glossy finish that matches any other trim in the room, such as window trim.

Estimated cost: $250

By Lydia Somerville, Senior Editor