5 Easy Fixes to Spruce Up Your Home
Cheap Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home…
Whether you are trying to sell your home or simply want to tackle some of those projects you’ve been putting off for a while, here are some home improvements you can make that have big impacts and are relatively inexpensive, giving you the biggest bang for your buck.
1. Add A Touch of Paint
Painting is always the first thing real estate professionals will tell you when suggesting ways to improve the look of your home. And they’re right, a touch of paint can completely transformed a room. Avoid dark colors, as this will make the room appear to be smaller than it is, and try to use a lighter shade of paint that goes with the summer season. Check this site out to help you choose a color.
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2. Replace Unsightly Flooring
Take up that linoleum from your kitchen and bathrooms and lay down either tile or wood. Decide which look compliments your house the best and either take your time doing it yourself, or hire a flooring company to get it done quickly, often within a few days. Replacing old carpeting is a great idea too. Your carpet can trap odors, dust mites, and a variety of allergens. If keeping the house, spend the extra dollar to replace your carpet with a quality product, if selling your house, replace the carpet with a mid-grade product.
3. Replace Your Windows
If you have old windows in your house, you not only have unattractive windows, but you have windows that are losing a significant amount of heat and air conditioning. Most states and local utility companies offer incentives and rebates for replacing old windows with energy efficient ones. Check for the new government run program Cash for Caulking to see which upgrades you can get rebates on.
4. Landscaping and Touching Up the Yard
Cut back bushes, pull out weeds, remove overgrowth, and rake up the leaves. This alone can give your yard a whole new look. Go the extra step and plant new trees, bushes, and flowers to fill voids around the yard. Add stepping stones, a fountain, bench, or some other garden accent to boost your home’s appeal even further. Check out these five cool small yards.
5. Paint Outdoor Features
Add color to your window and door frames, exposed wood framing, your porch, and your mailbox. One expert says to go with calm colors that go well with the home’s exterior paint; however sometimes a contrasting color helps make the home stand out even further. We’ll let you decide, the point is that this is very effective and doesn’t cost much. Check out this site on a “how to”.
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