DIY Home Improvement Value

The kitchen and bathroom are the most valuable home improvements. 

A minor kitchen remodel will recoup about 81% of its cost (in average resale value). 

A major kitchen remodel will recoup about 53.5% of its cost. 

The most valuable home improvements in a minor kitchen remodel include modernizing the cabinets and countertops, upgrading to brand new appliances, updating the sink and faucet, and updating the flooring. 

A minor bathroom remodel will yield a return of 70.1 percent nationally. 

A major bathroom remodel will yield a 56.2 percent return. 

The most valuable home improvements in a minor bathroom remodel include modernizing the vanity (cabinets / countertops / sink / faucet), upgrading the mirror / medicine cabinet / lighting, replacing the toilet, updating the flooring, refreshing the tub / shower.