Whole-house renovations can increase the value of your property, but there are methods to improve your home without going into debt or losing the assets you have. Painting, re-grouting tile, and power washing the exterior of your home will not cost much money, but these do-it-yourself home improvement ideas can add significant value to your property.
Give the walls a makeover
A little elbow grease and a few cans of paint can make a big difference if your walls have faded wallpaper, unclean paint and scratches. A neutral color scheme can unify the entire house.
Put in crown molding
Installing crown molding may give your room personality and is a surprisingly simple undertaking. Purchase the molding from a home improvement store, have it cut to the proper size for your room, or have the store cut it for you, then use a nail gun to fasten it to the top of the wall. It’s possible that these artistic strips are pre-painted. Installing crown molding is rather affordable to do on your own.
Adjust the fixtures
Doorknobs, light fixtures, curtain rods, switch plates, and outlet covers are frequently dull or disregarded, but you may add a lot of flair for a small investment. Although ornamental curtain rods and light fixtures can be a bit more expensive, you can occasionally use a can of spray paint to give an inexpensive one an exquisite appearance.
Put in ceiling fans
Since everyone enjoys saving money on their electricity costs, ceiling fans are a desirable addition to any house. By moving warm air away from the ceiling, ceiling fans help lower heating as well as air conditioning expenses. A good primary fan should only set you back a few hundred dollars.
Clean fireplace bricks
It’s likely that some of the brick in your brick fireplace has soot and creosote stains if you burn wood in it. After removing some of the soot with a moist cloth, use a fireplace cleaner made to get rid of carbon. After some effort and maybe multiple applications, you’ll get that brick looking fantastic. Scrubbing with a firm brush will be necessary.
Refinish the bathroom floor.
Installing things yourself can save you a ton of money. You will be able to select higher quality flooring than you could have otherwise afforded if you save money on labor. To offer the most value, choose a tile with a neutral color.
Paint kitchen cabinets
Purchasing prefabricated cabinets instead of custom ones and installing them yourself could save you money on a brand-new set of cabinets, but painting or staining your current cabinets will take less time and money. White cabinets are easy to repaint, brighten up a kitchen, and are typically always in fashion. All of the hardware in your cabinets, including the doors, needs to be taken out. In order to prevent grime and oily stains from ruining your job, you must also clean the cabinets beforehand. Think about updating the cabinets in your bathroom as well.
Put in a fresh front door
You can obtain a door with a lot more character and increase your home’s appeal. If replacing the door is out of your price range, you might be able to get away with just painting it a nice new color.
Improve your landscaping
A wonderful way to cheer up the exterior of your house is with flowers and other plants. To draw attention to your home, place vegetation in front of it and/or along paths. To finish the yard’s makeover, trim any existing trees and bushes and replace any bald places with new sod or grass seed, if you have time.
Whether you intend to stay or sell, implementing a few of these home renovation ideas will help you get the greatest value from one of your most valuable possessions. Additionally, you have to confirm that any new additions or modifications will still complement the general design of the property before taking on a do-it-yourself project.
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