Everyone knows the value of a first impression. We knew that landscaping the front and backyard of your home will give you a 7% better return on your renovating dollar over the average return on other popular renos. Increasing your curb appeal can be as simple as adding containers of brightly coloured flowers. Another idea would be to add a low maintenance garden with blocks of colour and texture.

The kitchen is the hub of every room for every family. It is a room with real value for every family. We’ve learned that kitchen upgrades can really deliver, with a 44% higher return on investment that the average.

Installing or upgrading the fireplace in your home will generate 11% greater return on investment that the average return on other popular renos.

Often overlooked for the dramatic effect it can have on any living environment, the simple repainting of walls gives you a 29% better return over other renos. Whether you go neutral with splashes of colour of warm and dramatic, trends include a mix of strong colours, mixed with nature-inspired neutral-energy colours like orange, aqua, sage and blue, along with neutral palates leaning towards bisque, fawn, grey and walnut.

Making your bathroom the best it can be will generate a 56% better return on investment than the average popular reno. Clean lines and simple, neutral colours learn to work best to create a relaxing environment.

Great looking floors are a strong feature in any home. It often makes all the difference in a sale. This upgrade can generate a 22% better return on investment that the average. Start by ripping out the dated wall-to-wall carpet. Then sand your existing floors down and refinsh them, or choose one of the many easy-to-install affordable laminants now available.