33. Fancy Landscaping
Year of Popularity: 1980s
Est. Cost: $1,362-$5,640* Fancy landscaping is a risk that some homeowners are willing to take. They think that carving elaborate lawn sculptures or instituting intense flower patterns and a myriad of shrubs will add prestige to the home. If done correctly, that belief might have some weight.
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However, much like the built-in hot tub, fancy landscaping is part of the property and, if future home buyers aren’t keen on your style, it’ll be just another thing for them to remove when they buy the house. If the landscaping seems quite elaborate and complicated, the potential cost of removal might scare them off.