{"id":12341,"date":"2019-09-30T16:29:54","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T23:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=12341"},"modified":"2026-03-22T07:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T14:05:08","slug":"should-i-spend-money-on-home-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/should-i-spend-money-on-home-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Spend Money On that Home Improvement? 7 Questions That\u2019ll Help You Decide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Itching to rip out those linoleum floors in the kitchen or update the old shower in the master bath? You\u2019re not alone. According to Houzz, 51% of homeowners<\/a> on its site plan to start a home renovation project in the next year. What\u2019s more, the average homeowner will spend $15,000 on their renovation project\u2014a price tag that gives anyone pause when demolition day comes.<\/p>\n

Before you start drafting up blueprints, make sure you\u2019ve thought through what you\u2019ll spend on the project versus what you\u2019ll get out of it. Some improvements boost your home\u2019s value, others benefit your day to day life, and certain things you just have to fix out of necessity.<\/p>\n

But you can\u2019t write large checks assuming you\u2019ll automatically recoup every dollar. Additional factors like which materials you select and how you choose to prioritize your projects (like a new roof versus the fancy backsplash) will make a difference when the time comes to sell your home and whether it\u2019s an attractive purchase to buyers in the area.<\/p>\n

To help you renovate for the right reason (whatever that is for you), HomeLight consulted with contractors, homeowners, and top real estate agents<\/a> to compile a 7-question litmus test that helps you answer: \u201cShould I spend money on this home improvement?\u201d <\/i>based on variables like:<\/p>\n