30 Home Improvements That Won’t Affect Your Budget

29. Create a Gateway to the Outside

Welcome more light and get easy access to your backyard by installing a sliding glass door in place of a wall. Opting for some glass between you and your yard — rather than brick, for example — makes your space feel airier and might just encourage you to get a little more sun.

Average Cost: It will cost you about $80 to $200 to knock out the wall and about $1,100 to $2,600 to install the sliding glass.*

30. Expand Altogether

If your home renovation plans take on a grander design — for example, if you decide you want to include more rooms for your growing family — expanding the space altogether is a viable option. In terms of return on investment, expanding the square footage of your home packs the biggest punch.

Average Cost: As a rule of thumb, budget for $80 to $200 per new square foot.*