Renovation Trends That Decrease The Value Of Your Home

2. Sunrooms

Year of Popularity: 1960s onwards
Est. Cost: $50,000*
Sunrooms tend to divide homeowners into two camps: those that hate them, and those that love them. While they can be great spaces that add space to a home, good ones aren’t cheap to build and upkeep. The average sunroom costs around $50,000 to install.

Sunrooms ©Emerald Vision / Shutterstock.com

Sunrooms ©Emerald Vision / Shutterstock.com”
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That being said, it’s not always a wise investment. In most cases, it’s highly unlikely that it will add any value to your home at all. So, if you do decide to go for one, just be aware that you probably won’t ever recoup the cost if you do decide to sell.