These small changes could add resale value to your home, and make you happier.
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3. Living room: Add shelves
Messy rooms can cause anxiety, but a minimalist environment isn't optimal either. A bit of clutter -- books you're reading, family photos -- makes a place feel like home. Shelves keep it all visible yet under control.
Cost: $1,000 and up for a carpenter to build seven-foot shelves along one wall
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