Americans spent an estimated $603 billion on home remodeling projects in 2024, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
The top remodeling projects that realtors recommended to sellers before listing their homes included painting the entire home (50%), painting a single interior room (41%) and installing new roofing (37%). NAR found the primary reasons given by homeowners for renovations were the upgrading of worn-out surfaces, finishes, and materials (27%), improving energy efficiency (19%), desiring a change (18%), and preparing to sell within the next two years (18%).
I painted my office a few years ago. This year I have my eye on the dining room and an upstairs bedroom. There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint to put a smile on my face. I
n 2024, my home improvement projects included some new lighting in the basement, two new windows for the basement, a new water heater, and a new toilet. A neighbor rebuilt the stairs to our back porch. I replaced a couple of shower heads and put a new faucet in one of the bathrooms.
There is no place like home.
