Your Best Investment May Be In Your Own Backyard (NAPSA)—More and more consumers are finding that a great place for their “investment money” is in their homes. The combination of low borrowing rates and low yield on savings accounts has made people decide to keep their money close to home, literally. Updating, remodeling and room additions are the most popular ways people invest in their homes. Many homeowners also put outbuildings on their property to use for family activities, storage, workshops and even homebased businesses. An outbuilding provides increased storage room and can havethe sameneteffect as adding onto the house or garage—plus, outbuildings are much less expensive. You can erect a large metal building for the same price as a very small room addition. Some outbuildings are even designed to be set up by homeowners themselves, without any need for metal cutting and other complicated procedures. According to Dick Dekker, President of Miracle Steel Structures, this type of outbuilding can save consumers thousands of dollars. A quality outbuilding can also enhance the value of a home, well beyond the price paid for the structure. “The secret is to pick the right building, the right size, the right nar t : One advantage a steel outbuilding has over other investments—it’s never going to shrink. color and then put it in the right spot on your property,” according to Dekker. His company hasprofessionals on staff to help homeowners maketheright selection to meet their needs. These buildings can also protect your other expensive investments, such as cars, RVs, boats and airplanes. People who store such things outside, or pay to store them elsewhere, can reap great benefits by keeping them safe, out of the weather, and right on their own property. Over time, the savings on storage and repair can help pay for the cost of a building. A wide array of metal buildings are available, from small garagesize buildings to very large structures used for businesses, schools and churches. For more information, call 1 (888) 436-3129 or visit the Web site at www.miracletruss.com.
