6 Highest ROI Home Improvements That ADD VALUE

[@joshua.butler]

Clarification: the percentages in this video are percentage RECOUPED, not the return on investment percentage. Any renovation that falls below a 100% recoup percentage will technically be a negative return on investment. These figures are based on hiring out the renovations, meaning if you’re able to do the work yourself, you’ll increase your return on investment. However, remember, your time has value!

[@trumanhw]

You're saying renovating a crackhouse comes at a loss? Maybe I'm not understanding what your ROI's baseline is.

[@adamfranco1987]

6 Improvements 1. Paint you're home inside/ outside. 2. Replace your garage door. 3. Minor Kitchen remodel 4. Siding Replacement 5. Window Replacement 6. Idk haha

[@alexmcallister1334]

Roof

[@pruzzilla3771]

Semi gloss in bathrooms are also water repellants. My dad's house was all flat paint and every time someone took a shower in the guest bathroom, the ceiling and upper wall watered up. Within a year ,screw pops started becoming visible. Moist sheetrock will push nails and screws as it dries. You can also buy bathroom paint by BM that serves the same purpose. If you have high ceilings in the bathroom, the ceiling can be flat... but I would use eggshell to give at least some protection. My dad paid $299,000 in 2017 for his new build house and when he died in 2021, we sold it for $489,000. I fixed all sheetrock issues, painted every room white, but two kids rooms in a color, had the HVAC tweaked, electrical issues fixed and made sure all appliances were working properly. I also discovered there was 600 sq ft that lacked insulation. In all, I spent $10,000 on the house, passed the buyers inspection at 100%, and made $110,000 profit after clearing the small mortgage he had and yada yada real estate BS.

[@joshua.butler]

Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I’m glad you were able to sell the house for a substantial profit. BM does make some nice paint…it’s the brand I always use for my house.

[@psilocybemusashi]

i think it depends a bit on what climate you live in. in sanfrancsico with the endless fog you really need something that repels water. in the desert where i am water is not much of a concern

[@brianjohnson7529]

Benjamin Moore Regal Select eggshell for walls, Satin / Pearl for trim, and Benjamin Moore Ceiling Paint, totally flat. I'm in Juneau Alaska and have no problems. Most of the condensation problems I see in bathrooms are a ventilation problem.

[@robbyrob8349]

People expect a home to be updated like people stitch to a new IPhone every year is ridiculous. I still have my original kitchen from 2005 and it looks excellent.

[@joshua.butler]

I try going with the more timeless designs where I can.

[@fritolays406]

I got lucky and got a full renovated home, with everything new minus the roof. For 159k. 3b 1.5bath 1000sq ft

[@BayouHotBoy1]

@@fritolays406 I'm going through a complete Reno now. All modern look. Everything down to the screws in the doors and a closet build-out. 160k but I negotiated 129k. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@shaharazad.]

Covid changed everything. Not only did it effect the actual housing market, but now everyone wants new, clean kitchens, baths, floors, appliances lol everything is now expected to be new and clean

[@cakedupkevin]

When it comes time to sell, your kitchen will be considered outdated because it is. That’s just a fact. Sorry.

[@Extinguisher10]

11:29 I highly recommend using an oscillating saw to remove old windows and trim. It takes a bit longer but is SOOOO much more precise than a reciprocating saw. I've seen even a skilled wood worker chew up a bit of siding due to the wobbly nature of the blades.

[@rangersmith4652]

One of the best parts of retiring and buying my last home is fitting out, maintaining, and decorating exactly how I want without worrying about resale value or whether a would-be buyer will like or hate what I did. My heirs will be the ones with that issue.

[@joshua.butler]

That must be a beautiful feeling!

[@calvinswomley3700]

FYI - 'Cost recoup' and ROI (return on investment) are different. The website you used for your data lists the percentages as 'Recouped', not ROI. ROI is a simple calculation that you can use to check this: ROI = profit / cost * 100. If you use this for the garage door example you provided in this video the profit is actually negative ( profit = sale value - cost). So the Recoup percent calculation is correct but the ROI is negative - any time the resale is less that the cost then you have a negative ROI. So the calculation for the profit is $3,663 - $3,907 = $-244 profit. And with profit we can calculate ROI $-244/$3,663*100 = -6.66%

[@joshua.butler]

Absolutely! Oversight on my end. This video is a couple years old now but I added a pinned comment for clarification. Thanks Calvin!

[@chandlerthompson665]

@@joshua.butlerthis comment made me subscribe, finding someone who realized their mistake and acknowledging it is rare

[@Erock634]

Pro tip: when spraying your cabinets make sure there's nothing behind them that can get over spray.

[@georgepatton5380]

this video was so entertaining!

[@joshua.butler]

Thank you!!!

[@yuribelt707]

THANK YOU! LOTS OF VALUE ON THIS VIDEO! WAS ABOUT TO BUY APPLIANCES AND GOOD THING I KNOW NOW TO BUY LG!

[@joshua.butler]

🙌

[@bw1532]

What? Don't buy LG!! Look up class action lawsuits and LG refrigerator linear compressors. LG has a horrible track record with fridges specifically. They are beautiful but they fail every few years. This is absolutely unacceptable.

[@funeralman9712]

Pro tip on the bathroom use whatever sheen you want but make sure you get a mold resistant paint like duration from sherwin it's not snake oil. Especially in bathrooms with no exhaust fan

[@rudyrudy5384]

Even with our exhaust fan we still get moisture build up, we invested in the mold resistant paint. So far so good.

[@donaldlee6760]

So my main takeaway from this video is if you're willing to DIY, you can double or more your money.

[@joshua.butler]

Pretty much! LOL. At the end of the day, it’s difficult to recoup the entire cost of renovations when you hire it out. Renovations will certainly help sell the house faster in most cases, however.

[@homeinspectordan]

Helpful advice! I like!

[@joshua.butler]

Thank you!

[@EricGallina]

Excellent video! Noticed you passed over any mention of bathrooms. Guess that’s a bad return on investment? Thanks!

[@lordesslimited]

love this episode- great tips!

[@7FtFarmer]

Good information, thanks for the ideas.

[@JudithCohen-gu7ko]

Very nice!

[@alecb3332]

I really like satin and I don't find it to be shiny at all.

[@antoniofigueroa5084]

Not going to be gutting my kitchen. New appliances and countertop for me. Maybe I'll diy paint the cabinets.

[@joshua.butler]

I did exactly that in my current house!

[@vincelai4295]

I’m wondering if we should get a permit to do construction work in order to increase an equity? For ex: I bought a house with $500k, rehab $100k without permit, will it increase my property value? And after building/remodeling, how do people know that my property has increased its value? Do I need to get an appraiser then?

[@lizzieb6311]

Check with your building department. Some projects require permits, others do not. It can vary wildly from city to city. For example, where I live, permits are required for: Roofing, fencing, plumbing, electrical. However, no permit necessary for plumbing and electrical if you’re simply updating the fixtures, outlets. If you’re running new, then yes. Also, interior remodels where walls are removed/added a permit is required. Just check first because if a permit is required and it wasn’t pulled, the sale of the home can be derailed and the work may be required to be ripped out and redone at the owners expense.

[@Extinguisher10]

Behr Marquis is my go-to paint. A bit pricey but is SOOOO good

[@curtdrangsholt1132]

Location is the most important thing, but kitchens and bathrooms are definitely #2 & 3

[@frankbo25]

Sherwin Williams makes great paint, they also make cheap paint and everything in between...choose wisely

[@richardsmith2786]

Emerald by Sherwin Williams! Is my go to paint for master bedrooms. Duration paint is my go to for all bathrooms! And cashmere and superpaint for the rest of the house.

[@joshua.butler]

Sherwin is good stuff 🙌

[@krystah1559]

Love these. Thanks!

[@Apaul6857]

Great content

[@joshua.butler]

Thank you!

[@kjshy]

Clorox surface cleaner actually removes even hard dried on latex or acrylic paint off the brush. Just need some time to soak and remove. I saved many many brushes this way

[@Exbecks]

I thought higher sheen paints had a harder finish and are more water resistant?

[@joshua.butler]

Higher sheen is certainly considered more durable and easy to clean, but anything higher than eggshell on interior walls is really unattractive in my opinion. My preferred sheens are matte for walls (even my bathrooms) and semi-gloss for trim/doors.

[@pruzzilla3771]

They are. What is attractive to one person might not be a second glance to another. All that steam from a shower is being absorbed by the greatest towel in the bathroom--your sheetrock.

[@CaptainDickGs]

@@pruzzilla3771And if the moist is being absorbed into the walls, over time be expecting there to be potential mold issues inside the walls & possibly the attic.

[@aemiller12]

​@joshua.butler if you have mess making children who are potty training and majorly splash in the bathtub then you'll be grateful for satin or semi gloss bathrooms. But certainly if repatining for resale could choose another.

[@GaryHnyla]

I've had a long-standing desire to launch my own business performing house improvements. Considered which market to enter. Just because I currently work in the window industry does not mean that I am necessarily married to it. What additional niches, in your opinion, would be profitable to enter? Many thanks

[@stephenlacher587]

Replacing second floor windows, that's another 'story'! HAHAHAHA, I get it.😅🤣😂

[@joshua.butler]

😅

[@Galaxiiee02]

The “smart home” features for me hit the nail on the head. Idk what accounts you have idk what keys you have. The home im looking at says the doors unlock through the app.. UH NO.😲😲 but everyone has their own opinions

[@joshua.butler]

💯

[@ModestMillennial]

Those were great tips, thanks for sharing! Supporting your channel as a fellow youtuber!

[@Jose71695]

What about the ROI for a tray in ceiling?

[@joshua.butler]

I could see tray ceiling selling a home faster, but I don't see it being something that the homeowner would recoup full value from. Unfortunately, I don't see any data about tray ceiling in particular.

[@Kirmo13]

add chapters

[@inhquangTuyen-yr3iu]

I've wanted to start my own home improvement company for a very long time. thought about the market to enter.

[@joshua.butler]

The Handyman is such a great channel to follow. He also has a second channel where he talks more about the business side of things. Highly recommend! www.youtube.com/@TheHandyman1

[@ToolsPlus-z7k]

I have flipped 15 houses and helped lots of other people. I do NOT agree with much of what this guy says. BUT, if you do the work yourself, you will get a better pay back.

[@CannabisChris313]

So what do you recommend???

[@BrandonClift]

On replacing garage doors. DO NOT replace it yourself if it has a spring. Those are DEADLY! Many die each year trying to replace those themselves.

[@CalbyNg]

Cats!! They always sneak by you! Did you say CreditFrog Tape?? Damn that's some crazy returns!!

[@joshua.butler]

Damn dude you’re diving into my OLD content!!! Credit 🐸 tape is the GOAT

[@CalbyNg]

@@joshua.butler Yes, Jump cuts!! Haha

[@vladshults5395]

I do sales for a window and siding replacement company. Have been wanting to start my own home improvement company for a while. Been thinking what niche to go into. Not necessarily married to windows, just because I do them now, it has a very high competition. Curious on your suggestions, what other niches would be profitable to go into ? Thank you

[@terrywinningham5405]

Bathroom and kitchen remodels, more expensive and more profit potential.

[@tylertononi06]

Great video Some advice though Don’t move your hands so much. I learned this back in the day 🙂👍🏼

[@joshua.butler]

Thanks!!

[@Jfresh55]

Satin is the best paint to use inside. It's not shiny at all.

[@JessicaT-qp9uv]

Fibre cement is double what you'll pay for vinyl. Comps will determine your homes value. The market bears what you'll get.

[@Starring_LaThomas]

I don’t have siding. Should I add it to my South Florida house to add value?

[@Jfresh55]

Why are all painting related?

[@sethparker7236]

They’re mostly painting related because the cost to hire painters is very high compared to the skill involved. Depending on the project, paint for the project may only cost a hundred or a couple hundred bucks, but the labor can cost several thousand. Most people can do a decent job painting with enough prep work and trial and error that they can save themselves thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars if they choose to do the painting themselves.

[@dylanb6338]

Left as soon as I heard your opinion on paint finishes

[@joshua.butler]

Byeeee 👋

[@SalauddinSakil-bw9bv]

Make sure there is nothing behind your cabinets that can get oversprayed before spraying them.

[@joshua.butler]

Excellent tip!

[@sfiedler015f]

Paint sprayer is a great investment if you are careful!!! They overspray is a b*tch!!! Also another pro tip… marry someone super handy!!!

[@brianburton7582]

Flat paint?? 😅

[@joshua.butler]

absolutely. Eggshell is the highest sheen I'd use, but flat/matte is my preference. What do you prefer?

[@SKgoon]

@1:53 ayoooo

[@joshua.butler]

Hahaha 🤷‍♀️

[@HenrySpike]

As a stone mason please don’t do your own stone let alone fake stone it will fall off in 2 years and you will regret not getting an actual stone mason. But to each they own. Some stuff people should leave alone and some stuff is doable your self. Do the garage door before you do your stone. Lol

[@theblackpianist1905]

We’re all pricing ourselves out lol

[@gb19800]

Out of interest, where is the guy getting the ROI’s from? No source provided in the video and these could be from any random and non trusted source.

[@joshua.butler]

Source is in the description

[@briandeluca6908]

I have 4 fridges. The newest one is a Samsung. The only one that shit the bed so far is the Samsung

[@joshua.butler]

🤪 yeah Samsung needs to get out of the home appliance game lol

[@susana5052]

I’ve been in home construction for 20 years. I would highly recommend to paint your bathroom at least semi gloss paint. Flat or matte paint causes stains and other issues. If you don’t, you will regret it. I would go with Benjamin Moore.

[@joshua.butler]

I always paint my bathrooms with Benjamin Moore flat/matte (usually regal select) and it's been great!

[@robertm5969]

If you're gonna live in your house for a while, just learn to DIY what you can and renovate what you want most. Over time the house will become more comfortable, functional and presentable. If you need to flip it, the price will be higher but more importantly, your quality of life will be higher until then.

[@joshua.butler]

Well said, I agree!

[@vicmarc4984]

Samsung MUST get out of kitchen appliances, THEY are TERRIBLE. Never again!

[@D-Harb]

Yup I have a Samsung refrigerator and washer/dryer.. Never again.

[@joshua.butler]

Yeah. They're good at making TVs, but not so much home appliances. 🤷‍♀️

[@kellansmith5297]

he thought he could slip in a story pun and not have us notice smh 11:36

[@joshua.butler]

👀

[@Josh-ii1eq]

Buy a good spray gun-$300-500 and it makes any painting project easy.

[@joshua.butler]

Spray guns are great!

[@zeppast]

I'm sorry who in their right mind would put flat or mate/eggshell sheen on interior walls that's going to be impossible to clean stick with a satin sheen on interior walls and be done with it satin is not that shiny and it's very easy to clean. Walls can receive scuffs and dirt build up overtime becoming harder to clean. Flat/eggshell is terrible for the vast majority of bathrooms due to potential moisture buildup and humidity . Trying cleaning mold off of the bathroom ceiling due to rising moisture from your shower it's going to potentially stain your walls use a satin if you don't want a semi gloss sheen to be safe.

[@joshua.butler]

I've been rocking flat for the past 12 years, even in bathrooms. I agree that it's a bit harder to clean, but not enough so to prevent me from using it. It looks better IMO. BUT, to each their own 😉

[@zeppast]

@@joshua.butler I'm glad flat paint works for you but respectfully not everyone lives in the same climate as you do some places are more humid then others and humidity attracts mold. Simply recommending a flat paint sheen/eggshell in a bathroom or kitchen without considering that is simply false and short sided respectfully.

[@Aerogrow]

Looking worse then before you started; feels like you were talking directly to me.

[@joshua.butler]

Can you explain what you mean?

[@Aerogrow]

@@joshua.butler my failure on being able to paint anything with a brush. :) Rollers and spray guns help.

[@joshua.butler]

Hahaha. Painting with a brush is definitely a lot harder than it looks. I’ve seen some horrendous paint jobs out there. 😋

[@Nunya-gk9fr]

Flat paint sucks it’s like trying to clean a chalkboard

[@joshua.butler]

When I wipe my rear-end, it’s like I’m trying to rub peanut butter out of a shag carpet so I’m used to the struggle by now!

[@petgoliath1]

I agree. Never ever use flat paint

[@PartyCrewCoolPAD]

But refused to answer the question "does garbage renovation actually work?" 🕺

[@jvgauthier]

DIY jobs that will add up and get you good bang for the buck are "any small elements that is totally worn out". What good is a fresh coat of paint is the current one is perfectly fine? Just look around the house. Spot anything that is cheapo, cracked, worn out, etc. Can be -New trims -New outlets, new switches -Minor brick repair -switching to electronic thermostats. -New window(s) -New dryer vent -new light fixtures -New doors / door knobs (...) Now, if you are thinking of selling, here is a big one : clean clean clean clean and clean some more. And organize your mess.

[@wilcoxtactical3716]

Anything that isnt over 100% ROI is a waste of time and money. Just sell your house. It might make your house sell fastet but if its not giving you a return over your money its not worth doing. You are literally spending time and money to give it all to your buyer. You might as well give them a discount and save yourself the labor and time.

[@briandeluca6908]

Cleaning that brush like that is a waste of time. Just let it soak in paint thinner till next time

[@dgezy5454]

By the sounds of it… renovating your home isn’t profitable - aside from painting and garage doors

[@joshua.butler]

It’s really not…unless you can do the work yourself. But even then, your time/energy has value which needs to be factored in. The one upside is that renovations will likely help your property sell faster.

[@travis4308]

As a stone mason please don’t do your own stone let alone fake stone it will fall off in 2 years and you will regret not getting an actual stone mason. But to each they own. Some stuff people should leave alone and some stuff is doable your self. Do the garage door before you do your stone. Lol😂

[@joshua.butler]

For sure! It's definitely important to realize your own limitations and know when to hire it out 💯

[@hereticsaint100]

Most of these lose $...

[@WebworxAgency]

Ain’t no way you just recommended flat paint to people lol that’s the worst one. If you’re thinking of painting yourself, use eggshell or satin. Flat is incredibly difficult to clean and scuffs very easy

[@joshua.butler]

Your passion for paint sheens is inspiring!

[@WebworxAgency]

@@joshua.butler it’s kinda common sense man. I’m not even a painter, just a homeowner. Eggshell, satin, or semigloss are your best options for interior

[@edwardlouis3428]

Sorry but this video is full of way to much don’t thank do. Painting with all the equipment he suggested is way too costly. You can do the same with way much less cost. LG is not the best and Samsung has done well. Semigloss in bathrooms is a good idea, specially if you have a small bathroom. Moisture is very bad for your wall. So protect them with a repellent. I have Samsung appliances that have lasted over 10 years and still going. People love love automation. Anything that they can control with their phones or tablets is always a plus, specially when you have kids. DYIng project (if you can) is worth the savings. Many projects cost more in labor than in materials. HGTV has conditioned people to think the most important selling point is the kitchen and bathroom. White, however is not the only color you should go with in the kitchen. It all depends on the style of your home, the color of your walls, and the type and color of floors. Use your judgement.

[@jadoyon]

Most of these actually lose value then lol

[@joshua.butler]

Yup 🤣

[@williamsmith8041]

GET A WOOSTER

[@TOdabeasts]

Not using semi gloss paint wtf? My interior walls are semi gloss and look damn sexy not tacky at all. You just have to make sure you dont see imperfections because semi gloss will bring it out. I used comfort gray sherwin williams. A watered down mint green

[@joshua.butler]

Semi gloss on walls is insane. I’ll make sure to wear sunglasses next time I’m over for dinner.

[@merkel2750]

After being a signwriter for a decade I can’t tell you how much of a gimmick all those “cleaning items” you mentioned are, don’t waste your time or money on that crap, just wash out the brush and roller properly and let them dry like normal, no stupid spindoctor or brush brush needed.🙄

[@joshua.butler]

What would you suggest for a homeowner who has one brush and is painting mutiple colors in a short span of time? Use a brush full of water? I’ve gotten a ton of use out of my brush spinner and I’m very satisfied with the $25 purchase.

[@melbatoast1985]

Americans and their superior yet expensive health care. Cringe.

[@joshua.butler]

🦅🦅🦅

[@stephenlacher587]

LVP...🤮

[@towm8tr]

You are absolutely wrong. Bathrooms should be painted in a semi-gloss or a gloss to protect the walls against moisture. Especially smaller bathrooms that retain steam from the shower or walls immediately adjacent to water sources such as the sink and the shower door. Flat and matte paint will absorb water allowing it to seep into the drywall or gypsum board. Repeated exposure to water promotes mold growth which in turn poses a threat to human health. By using flat or matte paint, you are promoting an environment for toxic growth to thrive.

[@joshua.butler]

We can agree to disagree 🙌

[@boyeatsworld-vr9ci]

No semi gloss? Hes never heard of children. Literally no o e agrees with him on this

[@joshua.butler]

I have children, thanks though. Eggshell is the highest sheen I'd go on walls.

[@boyeatsworld-vr9ci]

@joshua.butler i apologize. I wouldn't have made the remark had i known your children had no hands.

[@childeroland6858]

Almost everything in this video has been a complete inverse of the ROI home upgrades I've seen from major real estate people. I became skeptical when he said painting the walls would increase the home value, and i completely wrote this video off when he said to use flat or matte paint, including the bathrooms. This is all terrible advice 😂

[@joshua.butler]

Most of the information in this video is based on National cost vs resale data. Matte looks better. Nobody wants semi gloss walls. The highest I’d go in the bathroom is eggshell if you have humidity issues.

[@SarahJones-g4f]

Love these. Thanks!

[@joshua.butler]

I appreciate you watching ☺️

[@KaraHendricks]

Yup I have a Samsung refrigerator and washer/dryer.. Never again.

[@joshua.butler]

😕

[@Aniya-Sheehan]

So my main takeaway from this video is if you're willing to DIY, you can double or more your money.

[@joshua.butler]

It really is the best way to get value back, assuming your DIY work is of decent quality. Don't forget to place a value on your time, however!