Just because you’re on a tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t give your home a facelift. There are many cost-effective ways to give your home a fresh look and make minor improvements. These 5 home improvement tips will give you the tools you need.
1. New Paint
A new coat of paint is the most cost-effective way to transform the look of your home. Before you pick a color visit your local paint store and purchase inexpensive samples. Painting samples on a wall will save you money in the long run by helping you pick the perfect color the first time.
2. New Hardware
After you’ve freshly painted the inside and outside of your home it’s time to update the hardware. This includes outdoor light fixtures, the handles and knobs on your kitchen cabinets and doorknobs and door stoppers. Purchasing new hardware is much less expensive than replacing cabinets.
3. Pressure Washing
Over time houses built up a layer of dirt and grime. Pressure washing the outside of your home, your sidewalk and driveway, will make your house look much cleaner and well-kept. Instead of purchasing an expensive pressure washer you can rent one from your local hardware store.
4. New Landscaping
There are many ways to cut costs when updating your landscaping. First, you can do the work yourself and secondly you can plant plants that will survive your area’s harsh weather. Choose plants that won’t have to be replaced year after year and instead of mulch consider using pine needles.
5. A Little Something Extra
If you have some money left over do a little something extra for yourself. Consider building a patio in the backyard or replacing your old kitchen appliances. These things can be done little by little so as not to break the bank.
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