n the addedvalue to your house - more if you're handy enough to do the workyourself.At least as important as the added monetary value of kitchenremodeling is the more subtle benefit - a newly remodeledkitchen is more likely to sell your house than virtually anyother home improvement you can make. The kitchen is the heart ofthe home for most people, and a welcoming, warm and modernkitchen is an overwhelming factor in the decision to buy onehouse over another.But kitchen remodeling is an awfully broad term, and somekitchen remodels are more valuable than others in a buyer'seyes. Which kitchen remodeling jobs should you tackle if yourprimary intent is to make your home more appealing toprospective buyers? The Realtors have the answer for thatquestion as well.In general, the recommendations are for cosmetic changes ratherthan major changes to structure. The top five kitch...

...en remodelingjobs recommended by Realtors are painting, cabinet re-facing,new countertops, new floors and a modern cook-top range.Painting is the easiest and most affordable kitchen remodelingjob on the list - and it's also the one most likely to be aneffective selling tool for your house. Fresh, clean walls in aneutral color are best. Warm neutrals make everyone look andfeel their best, and go with just about any décor. Don't choosean offbeat or unusual color no matter how much you like it. Themore distinctive the color, the more likely that prospectivebuyers will be wondering how hard it will be to paint over.Re-facing your old cabinets to give them a fresh new look is thesecond most popular and effective kitchen remodeling project. Ifthere's plenty of cabinet space in your kitchen and the cabinetsare structurally sound, putting a new face on them is a far moreaffordable option than replacing your kitchen cabinets. New countertops can spruce up your kitchen and make it moreappealing. Opt for 'natural' feeling materials like faux stoneor one of the new wood composites. Tiled countertops are anotheroption, but many women are going to be looking at all thoselittle grooves and imagining all the time they'll have to spendcleaning between the tiles.A new floor can change the entire feel of your old kitchen.There are thousands of options available, but two of your bestoptions are natural wood or a solid color linoleum.A new cook-top range is one of the few appliance purchases thatwill actually make a difference in selling your house. It's aninstant update kitchen remodeling job that will make your entirekitchen appear more modern.More extensive kitchen remodeling jobs like adding windows or acooking island are iffy propositions if your main intent is toadd value to your house. Stick with kitchen remodeling jobs thatare most likely to appeal to the broadest range of buyers....