Home improvement costs can vary depending on what part of the home you're fixing, but according to Rocket Mortgage, Americans spent an average of $22,000 on a single home improvement project in 2023.

Appealing to future buyers is one thing, but locking in a strong return on investment is a totally separate goal.

In 2020 alone, homeowners spent an average of $8,305 per year on home improvement renovations, according to a Home Advisor report. It's inevitable — no matter how careful you are with your ...