Sweat Equity

Brad and Jennifer Stone purchased their lakeside home six years ago. They really appreciate the water in the warmer months and they take every opportunity to jet ski and go out on their boat. But the Stone family is quickly outgrowing their spacious, but undefined, entertainment room and they would love to update the space to be an area that the whole family can enjoy. Our homeowners plan to transform this spot by creating a new media room and bar for $30,000. With a new media room and bar, they can create the perfect space to both entertain and hang out as a family any time of the year. She's more modern and he's very rustic but they envision Brad putting some of his own elements into the bar. Brad worked as a carpenter in the past and the couple remodeled an entire home together several years ago so they're certainly up to this challenge. But how will future buyers feel about having a bar in this open family space? And can a media room be considered over-personalizing?