Home renovations are currently on the increase as home owners attempt to increase the value of their properties during the economic slump. If you are considering a kitchen remodel because you want to add to the value of home, it is important that you consider Return on Investment (ROI) and dont go overboard. Whilst a kitchen is the room mostly likely to turn a For Sale board into a Sold sign, you still need to be aware of your local market so that you dont price your property out of the market with an overly extravagant kitchen. To keep the ROI high, replace cabinet fronts and drawers and leave the basic cabinets. Also replace hardware, the oven and stove and worktops. Updating your sink and tap is a relatively easy and cost effective way to add wow to your kitchen look. To protect the saleability of your home, it is also a good idea to check the statistics on what is selling every five years or so, to make sure your property is not becoming dated.