What Home Improvement Quiz

Attic conversions add 15-20% to property value, making them the highest-value improvement. Kitchen remodels and additions follow at 10-15%. Even smaller improvements like a new bathroom (5-10% value uplift) or upgraded HVAC significantly boost sale appeal and selling speed.

Redecorating and upgrading kitchens with new countertops, doors, and handles costs $3,000-$8,000 and can add $8,000-$15,000 in perceived value. Replacing a dated bathroom costs $5,000-$10,000 and delivers strong returns. Fresh paint throughout the house is the single cheapest improvement with the highest perceived impact.

Renovate the kitchen first, it is the room buyers and appraisers focus on most. A modern kitchen can add 5-10% to property value, while a bathroom adds 3-5%. However, if your bathroom has functional problems (leaks, mold, broken fixtures), address those first to prevent structural damage.

A basic skylight attic conversion costs $30,000-$50,000. A dormer conversion costs $50,000-$80,000. A full shed dormer or walk-up conversion costs $65,000-$120,000. Most attic conversions require a building permit and must comply with local building codes.

A single-story rear addition costs $50,000-$100,000 and adds 5-10% to property value. A two-story addition costs $80,000-$200,000 and adds 10-20%. Additions are worth it when the cost per square foot gained is less than the local price per square foot, which is the case in most US markets.

Attic insulation ($500-$1,500) saves $200-$400 per year. Wall insulation ($1,000-$3,000) saves $150-$300 per year. A heat pump ($8,000-$15,000 after tax credits) saves $300-$800 per year on heating and cooling. New windows ($5,000-$12,000) save $100-$300 per year. Insulation offers the fastest payback at 1-3 years.

You are ready to renovate when you have a clear budget with 10-15% contingency, at least three comparable quotes, confirmed building permits if required, a realistic timeline, and a plan for where you will live during major works.

A proper building quote should include itemized costs for materials and labor, a detailed scope of work, start and completion dates, payment schedule, license information, warranty terms, and proof of insurance.

Moving a home in the US costs $15,000-$40,000 in realtor commissions, closing costs, title insurance, and moving expenses alone. A major renovation such as an addition or attic conversion costs $50,000-$150,000 but adds significant value.

Annual client retention of 60 to 70% is the US salon industry average according to Professional Beauty Association data. Top-performing salons retain 80% or more of clients year over year by combining consistent technical quality with a proactive rebooking culture at checkout.

Ten areas: HVAC servicing, plumbing condition, electrical inspection, roof condition, gutter maintenance, pest control, fire safety equipment, major appliances, exterior condition, and seasonal maintenance habits.