I avoided the term “Home improvements” because this usually means something major, like redoing a bathroom or making an attic into livable space, and we haven’t done any of those. These exclude fixes that we had to make to get something that was already present to work.
| Item | Cost | End user impact and notes |
| Attic insulation | $300 (Subsidized by the state) | Very high. User notes a huge improvement to home comfort in winter. High usage. |
| Basement motion lighting | $40 | Very high. User described basement as “creepy” and “frightening” before this. High usage. |
| Projector setup with streaming | $1000 | High. Users report high satisfaction in cuddling up on the sofa and watching movies together. Medium usage. |
| Dishwasher installation | $800 | Very high. Unanimous agreement from users that this is a necessity. High usage. |
| Service upgrade (100A fuses to 200A breakers) | $4000 | Low. Only engineer in charge reports high peace of mind being able to use AFCI + GFCI breakers and replacing the rusted out meter box (the extent of the rust was only discovered as the box was being discarded). High usage. |
| Garden patio | $1000 | High. High usage in summer. |
| Automatic water shut off valve | $400 | Low. Only engineer in charge reports high satisfaction. Low usage. |
| Security cameras | $200 | Medium. End user appreciates the peace of mind. Medium usage. |
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