Have you noticed?

Wallpaper is back in. Get creative with your walls by using graphic wallpaper or peel-and-stick decals. This is a simple way to add interest and charm to a room. It can even double as art if you have a large empty area to cover. Wall decals are becoming especially popular as they, unlike many trends, are easy to apply and remove.

 If you read a home decorating magazine or watch TV home improvement shows, you might easily conclude that any upgrade will pay off when you sell. Not so! Not all projects have widespread appeal.

You'll earn back virtually your entire investment in a kitchen or deck, but less than 75 cents on the dollar if you add a home office or sunroom, according to "Remodeling" magazine's annual cost vs. value survey.  What's worse, some renovations can even hurt you in the eyes of home buyers...a costly problem.