10. Install a Patio
Summer barbecues, evening wine tasting with the breeze in your hair and safe spaces for kids and family pets to roam are priceless. A patio comes at a price, but it’s not a frivolous expense by any means — consider this a mid-level investment for a return on personal happiness.
Average Cost: Most homeowners drop about $1,750 to $4,730 for a patio installation.*