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If you're considering remodeling your home, it may be best to skip these upgrades.

By Melinda Fulmer of MSN Real Estate

In these uncertain times, remodels are more about wringing day-to-day enjoyment out of your house than simply boosting its resale value. But not every project delivers on its promise of luxury and enjoyment.

Some delightful-sounding home improvements can be problematic or overly expensive or simply wind up collecting dust while you're still paying the tab.  And some are destined to become white elephants, in the same kitschy category as that 1970s wet bar, sauna or intercom system.

MSN Real Estate consulted with contractors, designers and other home-improvement gurus -- as well as homeowners themselves -- to come up with a somewhat subjective "honey-do" list that's better left undone.

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Here is a unique opportunity to view the British sculptors works in a natural setting. Twenty of his monumental sculptures are on display in the Gardens landscape through January 31, 2011 at the York Street location.

Free Admission at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield June 4, Denver Botanic Garden July 22, Denver Botanic Garden Chatfield August 6, Denver Botanic Garden August 25.

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Outdoor Movies at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield will be held

June 10 - Fantastic Mr. Fox
July 15 - Goonies
Aug. 12 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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This new company is offering three-hour walking food tours of Downtown Colorado Springs. Along the way, you'll also learn about area history, too.

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Surrounded by tall pines and on a cul-de-sac, this home shows like new. Low maintenance stucco exterior, composite shingle roof, composite decking keep the exterior upkeep to a minimum. On the inside new carpet and fresh paint let this home sparkle.  The spacious great room with vaulted ceiling centers around a cheerful fireplace. The kitchen boasts lots of oak cabinets and a center island and easy access to the deck.  The master suite with its walk-in closet is adjoined by the master bath with separate tub and shower. There are two additional bedrooms on this level. The lower level holds a large family room and an additional theater room, plus a large, unfinished area.

$300,000

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Top 10 Mid-sized Markets for the Good Life
Business Web site Portfolio.com has identified what it considers the best mid-sized markets.

The study compared 109 communities with populations between 250,000 and 750,000 in 20 categories, including healthy economies, moderate costs of living, light traffic, pleasant neighborhoods, and good schools.

Portfolio.coms Editor J. Jennings Moss said, "This companion study of best mid-sized places to live can serve as a resource for those who are trying to start a business in new territories by identifying the categories that define the best qualities of living."

These were the top-10 mid-sized metros with the best quality of life:

1. Boulder, Colo.
2. Provo, Utah
3. Fort Collins, Colo.
4. Madison, Wis.
5. Ogden, Utah
6. Holland, Mich.
7. Colorado Springs, Colo.
8. Ann Arbor, Mich.
9. Des Moines, Iowa
10. Manchester, N.H.

Source: Portfolio.com (06/30/2010)

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