When it comes down to planning your next home improvement project, aside from your family needs you should also be thinking about how these improvements could aff ect your home’s resale value. But not all projects off er a return on time and investment. Here are a few classic renovations that you might want to rethink when it comes to recouping your renovation costs: swimming pools (upkeep and potential liability issues), wall-to-wall carpeting (natural hardwood fl oors are much preferred), over-the-top landscaping (maintenance issues) and garage conversion (the vast majority of buyers will want to use their garage for its original purpose – parking their cars!)