Q: I have a south-facing covered patio that I’m thinking of covering with screens. I’m wondering if that might improve the value of my house when I sell it. How much value would it add?
A: There’s no real formula for estimating what that might do to the sales price of your home. But generally speaking, it would seem that a home with a screened patio would be more desirable than an unscreened patio because it would keep out insects, snakes and lizards. You should check as well with a Realtor about the possibilities.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
