One of the best ways DuraBilt Exteriors, Inc. can raise the value and aesthetics of a home, is with the kitchen. Nationally, kitchen remodels have become some of the most popular home improvement projects. This is due to kitchens being one of the most heavily used areas in the home, as well as, one of the most important rooms when it comes to resale value. Along with improving appearances, remodeling a kitchen can increase function, decrease energy consumption, and raise the value of your property. With all these benefits gained in one area, it is no surprise that most see kitchen remodeling as the wisest way to spend home improvement dollars. Due to variable costs of living, and market conditions, it is difficult to give a single figure for a kitchen remodel. However, many sources put the national average for a full kitchen remodel at around $50,000. One of the best things for homeowners to understand, is that smaller scale renovations are the most successful. Not only do smaller remodels cost less, they take less time. Also, smaller remodels are more likely, to return a higher percentage of the costs, in added resale value. The average smaller kitchen renovation is generally in the $20,000 range; these such remodels tend to recover over 80% of their construction costs.