Here at Realtor.com, there are few issues we find more satisfying than flipping by way of earlier than and after photographs of a great home transformation. And in 2022—a challenging year when many would-be homebuyers or sellers determined to stay put and repair up their house instead—there was no scarcity of noteworthy renovation projects. I need to begin this off by saying I had the darkest kitchen on the planet.

Consider external renovations that could be linked to the home, such as adding a entrance porch or sunroom, or including a detached storage or swimming pool. HVAC, electrical, and plumbing …