You have to check out these 5 Inexpensive Ways To Give Your Home A Facelift. Something so simple and budget friendly can make such a difference!
Have you put off sprucing up your homestead because you think doing so would cost too much? You might be surprised at what you can do. Small touches can have a considerable return on investment (ROI), upping your curb appeal even if you don’t intend to sell anytime soon. Here are five inexpensive ways to give your home a facelift.
1. Upgrade (or Add) Hardware
Take a look around your kitchens and bathrooms. Do you see bare cabinets, perhaps smudged with fingerprints from where you pry them open each day? You don’t have to replace the entire fixture to give these spaces a face lift.
You can create the illusion of a kitchen makeover by adding hardware or upgrading your existing model. Pay attention, too, to details like your sink and faucet. Copper is an outstanding choice, as it contains biostatic properties that repel germs, crucial for a healthy food prep area.
2. Paint
When it comes to ROI, painting your home might get you more bang for your buck than any other improvement. Your average cost for a bucket is less than $30, but it can transform the entire look of your property.
You can do the interior, exterior or both. If painting outdoors during the summer months, aim for a day with 40% to 70% humidity. If it’s too damp, your paint won’t dry, but nor do you want the heat to seal the job before you finish smoothing out your brushstrokes.
3. Organize Your Garage
When realtors ask homebuyers what appears on their top ten wish list, many prioritize a well-organized and insulated garage. It makes sense when you realize that many homeowners don’t use the space for parking due to all the clutter they store there.
It doesn’t take much effort or money to hang some pegboard to organize your lawn and garden tools. Cabinets and shelves are likewise wise additions. You can stow away dangerous chemicals like antifreeze away from pets and children.
4. Cover Your Patio
Do you avoid using your outdoor living space during the summer because of the heat? Getting outside more boosts your mood. Why not make this area more liveable by adding a roof?
You have multiple options. Retractable awnings are a good choice if you use passive solar heating in the winter. You can roll them back to let the sunshine heat your indoors. You can also construct a wooden structure with a tiled or shingled roof. Even a lattice-like trellis with a roof will provide some shade, especially if you cover it with climbing vines.
5. Clean Your Walls and Carpet
The most inexpensive way to give your home a face lift is to get down and dirty with your spring cleaning if you haven’t already. Even if you don’t have a 2-year-old Picasso with a wicked set of crayons, your walls pick up dust, making them look dull. You can make a safe and eco-friendly home cleanser with baking soda, vinegar and water that won’t strip your paint.
Your carpets can harbor dirt and bacteria, and messes get worse if you have furry friends or kids who frequently track mud. You can also make a homemade stain remover or hire a professional to give your rugs a deep steam-clean.
Give Your Home a Face Lift These 5 Inexpensive Ways
Please don’t put off fixing up your property because you think it’s too cost-prohibitive. Give your home a face lift using the five inexpensive tips above.
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Give Your Home A Facelift
Rebecca Payne says
Great Tips!
Andrea says
Hi Rebecca! How are you! So glad you enjoyed the tips! Hope you have an amazing day… hugs!