Real costs, realistic resale value, and the trade-offs behind the seven remodeling projects homeowners in Dayton and the Miami Valley ask about most.
Find a member contractor| Project | Typical cost | Cost recouped | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remodeling Your Kitchen | $28,000 – $85,000+ | Roughly 65–95% depending on scope | 20–25 years |
| Replacing Your Windows | $15,000 – $28,000 for a whole house | Roughly 60–70% at resale | 20–40 years |
| Building a Deck | $18,000 – $30,000 for a 16x20 deck | Roughly 60–83% depending on material | 15 years (wood) / 25–30 years (composite) |
| Reroofing Your House | $12,000 – $30,000 (asphalt) / $40,000+ (metal) | Roughly 55–70% at resale | 25–30 years (asphalt) / 50+ years (metal) |
| Remodeling Your Bathroom | $18,000 – $45,000+ | Roughly 60–75% at resale | 20+ years |
| Painting Your Interior | $4,000 – $12,000 for a whole house | Often 100%+ at resale | 5–10 years |
| Residing Your House | $16,000 – $60,000+ by material | Roughly 70–150% depending on material | 25 years (vinyl) / 40–50 years (fiber cement) |
Ranges are regional estimates for planning purposes only. Actual costs and resale value vary by home, neighborhood, scope, and material selections. Always get written quotes from licensed contractors.
A minor kitchen refresh returns far more of its cost than a full gut. Here is how to decide which one your house — and your budget — actually needs.
Windows rarely pay for themselves on energy savings alone — but they are one of the most reliable curb-appeal and comfort upgrades you can buy.
A well-built deck is one of the cheapest ways to add usable living space — as long as the footings, permits, and material choice are right.
A roof is the one remodeling project that protects every other project you have ever done. Here is how to time it and what it returns.
Bathrooms are small rooms with big price tags. Knowing where the plumbing already is will tell you most of what your project will cost.
No other project changes a house this much for this little. Fresh interior paint routinely returns more than it costs when you sell.
Siding is the largest single surface on your house. Manufactured stone veneer and fiber cement lead the ROI charts almost every year.
