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When it comes to home renovations most homeowners will consider their return on investment. What will the renovation do to the value of their home? This is a big factor to consider as well as the potential buyer's response to the update as well. A Joy Score measures the value by determining which renovations make people the happiest. The cost for a high "Joy Score" does not have to be great. In fact, some of the smallest projects can project the biggest reaction. The top renovation projects that will create the highest "Joy Score" are kitchen renovations,bathroom renovations, fresh interior and/or exterior paint, closet storage updates, and pet focused updates such as a fence, laminate flooring, and a doggie door.