4 Expensive Home Improvements That Don't Necessarily Pay Off

It makes sense to assume that because home improvements are, by nature, improving your home, they must increase its overall value, too, right? Sadly, that's not always the case. While some updates (new windows, minor kitchen remodels, and somewhat surprisingly, a new garage door) nearly pay for themselves, the projects below don't earn quite the return on investment (ROI) you may think they should. That doesn't mean you shouldn't embark on these upgrades--especially if they'll make you love your...