One of the great things about writing is that I am often inspired by events that happen in a normal day. With my most recent freelance assignment, I was able to write about several home improvement projects Bill and I have 
undertaken at our vacation home for Conde Nast’s Architectural Digest vertical, AD It Yourself (ADIY). Architectural Digest, which rebranded as AD in 2017, publishes a multitude of fun and informative DIY articles covering household, landscaping and architectural projects.
Published online in early February, 8 Ways to Improve the ROI on Your Vacation Home, explores actionable steps to improve the running efficiency of your vacation house. The bottom line is that by spending some money now on fairly reasonable technical upgrades, and deploying smart home management strategies, you can significantly lower your bills. This long-term money saving play is a great way to enhance your living experience while increasing your return-on-investment.
If you take the word “vacation” out of the title, many of the recommendations work for your primary residence. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with the added flexibility you have in managing your home’s infrastructure.
A special thanks to my panel of experts for their insights, including, Westport, CT-based Realtor and decluttering expert Amy van Arsdale, Charlestown, RI-based Realtor Ray Mott, and Seattle, WA-based Architect John Outterson.
Thanks also to my friend Christina Cush, pro writer and editor, for the suggestion to reach out to AD It Yourself with our second home ROI management strategies!