<prompt> Human: Wondering which has a better return. The improvements will be carpet replacement in the finished basement, along with fixing garden beds. Is there a way to calculate the return on home improvements? We live in a red hot real estate market but arent planning to sell.  <response>: If you arent selling your house I dont see the point in doing it to invest. Feel free to improve your home if its something you want to do and can afford, though. Personally, Id just invest the money, but you know better than I do if your house needs this improvement. 