April 06, 2023
Architectural Digest | 7 DIY Projects to Undertake If You Want to Improve Your House’s Value in 2022
by Haley Holm-Pedersen
Design & Photo: Brittni Mehlhoff, Paper & Stitch
"Wood flooring is a smart home upgrade that will always add value. According to Realm, which provides data on ROI home improvements that yield the highest values, new flooring averages a 342% ROI. 'New flooring can elevate the look of your home overall and solve other design problems, like providing a continuous line of sight to spaces that previously felt disconnected,' says Marc Bacher, the founder of flooring brand Stuga, who says that, if you have some basic DIY skills, installing your own floors is more doable than it sounds. 'The hardest part is the scale of the project; it’s pretty life-disrupting to move out all your belongings for the duration of your installation,” he says. “Otherwise, DIY installation is a great option for increasing the return on your flooring investment by removing the labor expense. Just be sure to read the manufacturer’s installation guides and ask questions ahead of time. And don’t forget to buy good knee pads!'" - Alyssa Giacobbe, AD It Yourself, January 2022
