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The results were most interesting and well worth the cost of the magaâ€" zine or a trip to the library. For examâ€" ple: Nine of the 12 projects would pay back more than they cost a DIYer. contractors was asked to estimate the labor and materials cost for each of 12 improvement projects based on conâ€" tractor‘s charge and DIY costs. A cost information publisher who specialized in costs for consumers and Each one was asked to set a value for a hypothetical 25â€"yearâ€"old sevenâ€" room home in his own market area and then determine how much value would be added to the house if it was resold with each of its improvements. 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