home improvement
noun
the practice or an instance of making renovations to one's house to make it larger, more pleasant, or more valuable.
home improvements
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pluralof home improvement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But she and her husband recently made home improvements, including a new roof.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Justice Hilliard was told Bush spent more than £42,000 on holidays, £21,000 on his motorcycle racing hobby and in excess of £17,000 on home improvements.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The long list of spiraling costs includes property taxes, insurance, maintenance and home improvements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Be realistic with your expectations about how much you can claim back on these home improvements.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Women's Magazines These magazines use generally pictures of home improvements, remodelling of residences, flower gardens of unusual variety, and use short illustrated articles on house-building, interior decoration, rugs, gardens, domestic science, etc.
From Making Your Camera Pay by Frederick C. Davis
