10 No-Demo Renovation Projects That Increase Your Home Value, According to Zillow

There are many ways to upgrade your home, whether refurnishing your basement or simply changing the lighting in your kitchen. But if you’re lost on which ones to invest in, look no further.

Zillow and Thumbtack just released the top ten projects that increase your home value without much cost or effort.

From easy projects like painting your bricks or adding a fire pit to your backyard, read on to see what else you can do to gain more profit for your home.

Add a Window Box

There’s no denying the attraction of flowers, and simply adding a window box to your front-facing windows will give your home pops of color and of course, curb appeal.

Adding a window box can be easy, plus you don’t have to hire anyone to do it. According to Zillow, homes with a window box can get 48% more saves and 52% more shares per day on Zillow compared to similar homes without this feature.

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Paint Your Brick

According to Zillow, homes with painted brick can get 31% more saves and 39% more shares per day on Zillow compared to similar homes. Simply painting old and broken-down bricks will give your home an instant facelift with little to no effort.

You can even get creative and paint your home different shades or colors, letting your personality shine.

Try Open Shelving

Here at The Spruce, we love open shelving—it opens up any room in your home and makes any space seem larger than life. It’s a fun and easy way to display your favorite items and give any room a cleaner look. It’s also really easy to install on your own, and not too costly.

Incorporate Vintage Touches

Anything vintage will add a touch of glamour and sophistication to your home and it doesn’t have to come with a heft price tag either. Browse thrift shop stores and you can easily find vintage rugs, accent lamps, and more.

Install an Outdoor TV

This is such a fun way to enjoy time with your family outside this summer. Adding an outdoor television instantly upgrades your home and sets a warm tone for your entire home. And it’s only $175 to $300 to install, according to Zillow.

Put Up a Fence

When you picture the suburban dream, it’s easy to picture a perfect white picket fence on a perfectly cut lawn. It’s a classic staple for most homes and will certainly get you more views on your house when you sell it. Plus, a fence is always a good idea for families with pets.

Build a Pergola

A pergola is a standing structure that helps you cool down from the heat. It’s usually placed in the backyard for added shade in the summertime and is growing in popularity for homeowners.

Homeowners are prioritizing finding new ways to cool down in the outdoors and this is a perfect non costly solution.

Get a Great Fire Pit

Ah, there is simply nothing better than relaxing by a fire pit at the end of a hard work day. And luckily, it’s not hard to do. With just a shovel, bricks or rocks, and a few chairs, you can turn your backyard into an oasis.

And an Outdoor Sound System, Too

Homes with outdoor sound systems can get 18% more saves per day according to Zillow and we can understand why. While installing outdoor systems isn’t cheap, it’s a great way to bring neighbors together and enjoy the outdoors no matter what season it is. It’s ideal for people who love to host and bring people together.

Install Smart Lighting

Smart lighting will help you save a ton on energy bills, yes, but it will also help create a more convenient way to control your lighting. By connecting your lighting with smart phone, you can turn any of you lights on or off with just the touch of a button.