Sell or stay put? That’s a question often on the minds of homeowners.

As the real estate market cools off, the answer for some might be to stay put for the moment and increase the value of the home with a couple of renovation improvements.

A number of useful books offer home improvement tips that can help add value to the property. If you’re curious about some of these measures, you might check out one of the following titles:

¢ “Remodel or Move?” by Dan Fritschen; ABCD Publishing, 2005 ($15.95)

It features insights on different remodeling options that can increase home value.

¢ “101 Cost-Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home” by Steve Berges; Dearborn Press, 2004 ($18.95)

The book covers how to obtain building permits, contracting and remodeling.

¢ “Home Renovation Checklist” by Robert Irwin; Wiley & Sons, 2003 ($12.95)

The book discusses how to determine remodeling needs, with a variety of tips for specific rooms.