6 Coronavirus-Friendly Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $10K-and Will Bring In Offers 6 Coronavirus-Friendly Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $10K-and Will Bring In Offers If you're a seller with a house in need of a little TLC, you should direct your efforts toward low-budget upgrades that will boost your home's value. Kathleen Willcox, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Getting a home improvement project to pay off is notoriously tricky. There's no guarantee you'll recoup the money you pour into a bathroom remodel or an outdoor kitchen. Plus, the COVID-19 pandemic has made completing even minor projects more difficult, as many nonessential construction projects have been halted.