Home Improvement was an American television sitcom created and produced by Tim Allen for ABC from 1987 to 1995, during which time it became one of the most-watched shows on television and earned numerous awards including one Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series; furthermore it received multiple nominations and won in three different People’s Choice Award categories.

Overall viewership-wise, The Simpsons ranks second most-popular comedy series ever after Only Fools and Horses. As of 2017, it is ABC’s longest-running comedy show and boasts the seventh-highest average viewership among primetime programs with an estimated average viewing audience of 8.57 million people each week.

The success of Fixer Upper led to an unprecedented surge in DIY (do-it-yourself) home improvement projects and home renovations overall. Manufacturers responded by marketing paint and power tools designed to make DIY home renovation easier; also, cable television shows such as Fixer Upper and This Old House fuelled interest in remodeling and renovation work.

Addition of living space can significantly increase a home’s value, and many homeowners turn their basements into extra bedrooms, living rooms or kitchens. Other ways they might increase value include adding an outdoor deck or fence for aesthetic enhancement or building an addition with master suite amenities like walk-in closet and bath.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that not all home improvements will increase its value; spending beyond your means may not always be prudent. If you plan on selling your home soon after renovating it, speaking with a real estate agent might be helpful as they know which types of renovations will appeal to buyers in your area.

Avoid undertaking projects that will outshone the surrounding neighborhood, such as installing an elaborate fountain in your front yard if the other homes in it are more modest. Instead, if you plan to live there for some time to come, renovating and upgrading certain elements might make more sense.

Communication between contractors and homeowners before beginning any projects is also vitally important. More than half of respondents in NerdWallet’s September survey noted they would be warier of allowing home repair/improvement professionals into their homes during a pandemic due to safety considerations and coronavirus precautions.

Lastly, when considering financing home renovations with debt, remember the benefits of cash or personal lines of credit are more advantageous in the long run than debt. Borrowing money to fund improvements can be expensive in both terms of short and long-term costs due to interest and other charges; instead use these avenues as much as possible for your renovations.