To update your look: Opt for ‘pop’

For every $10 worth of paint, you gain $20 in home value, a recent study reveals. The hottest hues are black and white, reflecting the trendy Scandinavian farmhouse style. “Just concentrate on accents like white window trim and black shutters,” says Tomas Satas, of Windy City HomeBuyer. “Small changes make a big difference.”

Another top spot: your front door. A study found that black doors add $6,000 in value because they look stately.

Also smart: You can easily add $20,000 of value by upgrading garage doors to wood, according to Clay Caro of Kingdom Doors, LLC. No need to get a new door: Find easy-to-use “wood look” gel paints in hardware stores.