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To help homeowners get an idea of what home renovation projects will be the most valuable, Extra Space Storage analyzed data from Zonda Media’s 2021 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report to determine the 10 home renovation projects with the highest percentage of their job costs recouped, or the highest return on investment. To determine the 2021 results, the report used data from 2017-19 on common projects done by about 200,000 home renovation professionals and that can be priced accurately, which is why products with specific styles or finishes, or projects whose price is determined by specific region or climate, are not included. The analysis applies a statistical model to the older data that’s based on recent construction cost estimates and economic indicators — such as income, employment, and market housing — to create the best 2021 estimate of a renovation project cost and its resale value. Visit thestacker.com for similar lists and stories.

Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, 24/7 Wall St. created an index of six key measures to identify the worst cities for recent college graduates to find a job. Index measures are related to job growth, financial security, earnings, and employment opportunities for the young and the college educated. The disadvantages that recent graduates at the beginning of their career face in many of the metro areas on this list vary. One of the most common disadvantages is a lack of employment opportunities in fields that typically require a college degree such as information, finance and insurance, professional, scientific, and technical services. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

To determine the cities Americans are flocking to, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program. Cities were ranked based on the percentage increase in population due to net migration from April 1, 2010, to July 1, 2020. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

To identify how we spend our days in this country, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding the average hours those over the age of 15 devoted to various activities between May and December 2020, as well as the percent of the population engaging in each activity over the same period. (Only major activities were counted; other activities done simultaneously were not included, nor was any travel time associated with the main activity.) For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

24/7 Tempo reviewed NFL records on Pro Football Reference to determine the NFL players with the most Super Bowl rings. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

To determine the best paying large companies in America, 24/7 Wall St. ranked companies by their average annual salaries and bonuses as reported by the compensation data site PayScale and was current as of October 2021. Only companies with at least 500 employees and 75 employee reviews on PayScale that were also included in workplace industry site Comparably’s Best Compensation 2020 list were considered. In cases where two companies tied in combined average annual salary and bonus according to PayScale, the one with the higher ranking by Comparably was ranked higher. (Supplemental data on employee count and annual revenue came from SEC filings, annual reports, and various other sources.) For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

To determine America’s richest beach towns, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on beach length, income, and occupancy for towns, cities, villages, and census-designated places from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community Survey. Beach towns were ranked based on median household income. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 812,577 Americans have died — and that number continues to grow every day. Adjusting for population, no state has reported more coronavirus deaths than Mississippi. Since the pandemic began, Mississippi has reported a total of 10,398 deaths — or 348 for every 100,000 people. All COVID-19 data used in the story is current as of Dec. 29, 2021. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

To identify the most popular big dogs in the United States, 24/7 Tempo used theAmerican Kennel Club’s 2020 ranking of the most popular breeds in the country. We only considered breeds with male dogs weighing at least 70 pounds, per the information the AKC provides on each breed. Information on popularity, height, temperament, and breed category also came from the AKC. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

Using information generated by the American Film Institute, 24/7 Tempo has picked the 30 most inspirational movies of the past 100 years. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

To compile a list of 36 Black women who have changed American history, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed a set of images of “African-American Women Changemakers” — including educators, activists, artists, and writers — assembled by the Library of Congress. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

Casino heists are the ultimate underdog stories, and as such, it is a favorite subgenre in film. While Hollywood has given us its own edge-of-your-seat, romanticized take on the topic, the reality is arguably more dramatic and more impressive when one considers how unlikely success is. OLBG compiled a list of the 10 biggest casino heists ranging from “Ocean’s 11”-style complexity to stunning simplicity. Visit thestacker.com for similar lists and stories.

Stacker compiled all TV shows with 2021 release dates on Metacritic and ranked the top 25. To qualify, the series had to have at least seven reviews. Miniseries were included. Visit thestacker.com for similar lists and stories.

Stacker examined all 2021 films on Metacritic and ranked them according to their Metascores. Films that premiered in 2020 but weren’t available in the U.S. until 2021 were also considered. Only feature-length films were considered and each film had to have at least seven reviews to make the list. Visit thestacker.com for similar lists and stories.

To determine the biggest songs of 2021, Stacker took a look at Billboard’s year-end Hot 100 chart, the definitive gauge for hit-makers. Although a number of the songs that appeared on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart are a blast from years past, they were still considered contenders on this list of the biggest songs of 2021. Keep reading to see if your favorite song of the year made the cut. Visit thestacker.com for similar lists and stories.