5 Affordable Home Renovations Anyone Can Do This Summer!
Are you tired of looking at the same old, boring house every morning? Do you want to spruce things up? Simple renovations can not only modernize your home, but it can raise the value of it as well. With just a few easy steps, you can make your home go from “Ugh!” to “Wow!” in as little as one week.
1: Interior Painting
A fresh coat of paint can transform any room from drab to fab in a single brushstroke. Want to update that living room from those grungy, white walls to a Caribbean blue, or perhaps that grease stained kitchen to a butterscotch gold? By applying a fresh coat of paint to old, dirty walls, you conceal years worth of wear and tear, while bringing new life to each room.
Visit your local hardware or paint store for paint swatches; they’re free to take as many as you’d like.
2: Overhead lighting and ceiling fans
Good lightning can set the mood for any occasion. Maybe you’re known for throwing the grandest parties and want to kick your party room up a notch, or perhaps you want to curl up by the fire with a cold glass and a good book?
Whatever your preference, ripping out those old lighting sockets and ceiling fans can revolutionize the look of your home.
3: Stained wood cabinets, doors, and flooring
I’ve been told that the 1# selling point of any house is the kitchen — if it’s modern, it’s a sale!
Now, that may or may not be true, but there’s no denying that a contemporary kitchen significantly updates the look of your home. Although, this renovation process is a little more involved, the cost of primer and stain are reasonable and are readily available at most major hardware stores. And if you’re wanting to save money on labor and do the work yourself, you can complete this renovation in just a few days.
4: Update your blinds and/or curtains
Nothing kills the look of your home worse than shabby drapes and outdated blinds. Updating them costs very little, but adds an entirely new dynamic to your home.
There’s a variety of styles and materials to choose from. Want to make your bedroom look more romantic; choose a pair of ruby silk drapes. How ‘bout that game room; throw a pair of sienna colored curtains over those windows to liven things up.
5: Landscaping, front/backyard
Ever pick up a home improvement magazine or pamphlet? Was the front cover a picture of a beautiful home, two, maybe three stories tall, with a manicured lawn that seemed to possess every shade of green?
There’s a reason why well-kept lawns are pleasing to the eye. Our brains automatically associate a meticulously kept lawn with wealth, organization, even retirement . . . and who doesn’t like the thought of retirement?
This home renovation can range from simply planting a few trees and shrubs, to erecting a canopy swing-set or gazebo, or even as monumental as installing an in-ground swimming pool. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to raise the value of your home!
And there you have it, 5 great ways to start making your home a better, homier place this summer. Whether you’re planning on doing a modest update or a complete home makeover, with the housing market on the rise, there’s never been a better time to renovate your home!
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