Home Improvements Worth the Investment

Home Improvements Worth the Investments

I rounded up some great articles that will help you understand what home improvements are worth the investment!

Home Improvements Worth the Investment

1. New siding has a high return.

The coolest site is the cost vs. value report done by Remodeling website.

It is set up by nation, region and then by city. This makes it so you can see location specific data. Always consider the value of your home, the neighborhood and the market as you make choices about what to invest in.

Home Improvements Worth the Investment

2. New windows are a good investment.

US News 11 Popular Home Updates That are Worth the Money

Home Improvements Worth the Investment

3. A steel replacement of the entry door has a 90.7% return nationally.

HGTV Which home Improvements Pay Off?

Home Improvements Worth the Investment

4. Kitchen Remodel is still a great investment. For 2017, a major kitchen remodel (midrange) is a 63.5% return on investment.

Zillow 15 Best Home Improvement Investments

Home Improvements Worth the Investment

5. Fiberglass Attic Insulation is a safe investment with 107.7% return.

Investopedia Top 5 Home Improvement for Your Money in 2017

(Kitchen and bathroom isn’t even on this one)

Home Improvements Worth the Investment

6.Garage door replacements have about a 75% return.

Money Here’s the Right Amount to Spend on a Home Renovation

(This one gives you a formula to decide how much to spend on certain renovations.)

Last, but not least, Groom and Style’s How to Increase Your Home’s Value

Home Improvements Worth the Investment

The Groom and Style article is a information from 100+ interviews with real estate agents, home appraisers and contractors. I liked the infographic above because it is a great reference for what not to invest in.

I hope this helps you decide what to focus on as you improve your home.

What improvements have you already invested in?

What improvements would you make today if you could and why?

Leave your answers in the comments below.

Best,

Lucy Jo

  1. Gable Fascia Installation says:

    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful content! It will do wonders in my life!

  2. Jones says:

    this is such a helpful roundup of home improvement insights! Love the focus on ROI and regional data—it’s so practical. Which of these investments do you think adds the most personal enjoyment?

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