If the idea of being knee-deep in demolition dust for weeks doesn’t excite you, there’s good news: smaller projects around the house can yield better returns at resale.

The trick is knowing those easy ways to increase home value that require little of your time, effort, and money. Luckily, we’ve done the legwork to provide you with a list of the best easy DIY and hire-out projects to add value to every room of the house.

We analyzed the results of existing home improvement studies paired with HomeLight’s Top Agent Insights Reports to select projects that attract buyers and recoup your investment. Each project includes estimated cost and time, tutorial links, and product suggestions.

We’ll also discuss whether the project has a high return on investment, will increase marketability, or both so you know precisely how your effort will pay off.