Front door

Your best return on dollar for improving your house is as simple as replacing your front door.

Interior ideas

I just did an estimate for a wonderful couple who were looking to remodel 2 bathrooms. I think the bathrooms remodels are a good idea as the house is 40 years old. But what I suggested that cost a fraction of that, that I believe would dramatically improve and update the interior look, would be to replace the interior doors. They have old stained doors. I said lets try some 6 panel doors and paint everything white. They loved the idea. This will cost with labor under $150 per door.

Metal Roofs

Not everyone can paint metal roofs as they are just dangerous if you are no regularly working on them.
It is one job most painters are quick, to do too quick, so they can get off an extremely hot surface that is dangerous. Ask your painting company how many metal roofs they paint each year and when was the last one they did.

Its not a life sentence (exterior painting)

You know you can change the color on the outside of your home when you get it repainted.
Having painted over 1,000 exteriors, it amazes me how 90% keep the same color. I believe it is
just because they can't visualize something different. You can get a paint sample and paint a small area to see if you like it. Sometimes just changing the shade, going a little darker, can make a dramatic difference. Try changing this up the next time you get your exterior painted.

Dormers

If you have a very steep roof, dormers can break up the endless look of shingles.
Dormers can also add significant light to bedrooms. This is most importantly an inexpensive project!

Dress up your deck

Something as simple as replacing the top rail (where your put your drinks) is a good way to modernize your deck. The top rail, also bears the brunt of the sun, so it needs replacing every 2-3 years anyway. If your rail is only 4" wide consider using an 6 or 8" wide top rail which allows for holding drinks and dinner plates.

What we do not do

I pulled up to a traffic light today to see a competitors van that listed at least 25 things they do from carpet to capentry. It looked like a phone book. I have interviwed hundreds of potential employees and have yet to interview this superhandyman.  Be careful of people who say they are great at everything.