Here's how to finance 5 top home remodeling projects

We’re a country that likes to upgrade our homes. For proof, consider that Americans forked over more than $600 billion last year on home remodeling projects, according to a Harvard study. Putting dollars and elbow grease into home renovations that add value and generate homeowner happiness makes sense. Every year, the National Association of Realtors, or NAR, publishes a list of projects that meet these criteria.

Curious as to which home updates add value as well as leave owners highly satisfied? Read my latest article for US News & World Report, available here.