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title: You'll Get Your Money Back on These 7 Home Renovations
description: Renovations can be tricky. Read about these 7home renovations that you'll get your money back for.
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# [You'll Get Your Money Back on These 7 Home Renovations](https://blog.homesandland.com/real-tips/youll-get-your-money-back-on-these-7-home-renovations)

 Written by [Kendra Stowe](https://blog.homesandland.com/author/kendra-stowe) | May 11, 2018 5:09:30 PM

[Reposted from Huffington Post](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/7-home-renovations-youll-get-your-money-back-on_us_59763c25e4b0940189700bb5)

 

A new coat of paint is like a facelift for your house.

 

We may have (almost) year-round pool weather here, but building your dream pool might leave you underwater — they’re usually home reno money pits. Instead, here are the [best fix-ups (big and small) that almost always increase your home’s value](https://www.purewow.com/home/renovations-that-increase-home-value?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=homereno).

 

KRISTI SPOUSE INTERIORS

 

**Front Door** Curb appeal, people. You might miss this focal point since, well, it’s hiding in plain sight. But a replacement door, or fresh coat of paint on it and new hardware can really refresh the overall vibe of your home.

**New Paint** A [new coat of paint](https://www.purewow.com/home/best-paint-color-for-house-resale-value?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=homereno) is like a facelift for your house, changing the appearance from meh to *mmmm-hmmm*. For reference: Wood should be re-painted every three to seven years; stucco, five to six.

**Anything eco-wise** Replacing [appliances](https://www.purewow.com/home/kitchen-appliances-you-should-own?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=homereno) with low-water, low-energy options mean you can brag about it in a real estate listing, which makes your home sound up-to-date. Tankless water heaters, front-loading washing machines, even new insulation in the attic are all smart-money options.

ELIZABETH LAWSON DESIGN/HOUZZ

  **Kitchens** Okay, a gut reno of the whole shebang — including stealing some square footage from a neighboring room — is every home chef’s dream. But just changing the cabinet doors, countertop and flooring can be enough.

 

**Bathrooms** Kitchens and [bathrooms](https://www.purewow.com/home/refresh-your-bathroom-for-100-or-less?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=homereno), the old real estate sales maxim goes, are what sell houses. If you’re flush, go for a gut renovation with luxe surfaces like marble or tile mosaic, as long as the design is clean and classic. (Read: Appealing to the average buyer.) Otherwise, swapping out sink and bath hardware and re-grouting tile are happy options.

MOROSO CONTRUCTION/HOUZZ

**French Doors** Want your home to feel more spacious? Try this trick tailor-made for warm climates: Replace windows on a family room, den or dining room with French doors that open onto an outside patio. Suddenly we’re on the Riviera.

**Upgrade the outdoor space** Instead of expanding your home’s square footage (which doesn’t necessarily add value to your home), take advantage of our beautiful weather by adding an awning to a patio area and create an outdoor living space.

 

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