Midrange backyard patio
Return on investment: 48%
Outdoor living has become so popular in recent generations that it has changed our expectations of our home amenities.
That said, fancy patios return less than half what they cost to install.
Pierce says people like to spend time outside, especially around a grill. Moderation is the key to finding the sweet spot for spending on a patio.
“If your home is high enough to do a deck, that’s always going to be cheaper and a better ROI than a slate patio,” Pierce says. “But if you can do Home Depot pavers instead of slate, it might be a better choice.”
