Clark is in the process of redoing his kitchen. He wasn’t totally on board with the idea, but now he’s glad he listened to his wife, Lane. It wasn’t that expensive, and the kitchen looks much nicer. But will Clark make back the money? Probably not. It’s unlikely they will make 100 percent on it, but they knew that going into the project. You should complete a home improvement project because you will enjoy how it looks and the purpose it serves. According to Remodeling Magazine, the typical repair will make back an average of 75 cents on every dollar you spend. Bathroom remodeling projects will get about 90 cents on the dollar, and kitchens will return about 80 cents on the dollar. So, don’t think about doing this if you’re going to be in your house for a short time.