6 Home Upgrades and Improvements That Really Pay Off (Real Simple Tips, Wed)

By Allegra Muzzillo and Lauren Phillips The timing for a home upgrade or major house improvement project may never be ideal, but now—when you’re at home most of the time and able to receive deliveries, keep an eye on progress, and do some DIY work when you have a few hours—is as good a time as any to tackle major improvements to your home. You may not be interest in moving now, but that doesn’t mean you should put off that kitchen redo or landscaping job.