Many homeowners mistakenly think that they have to spend loads of money completing renovations to improve their property. Instead, consider these easy and affordable projects that will add value to your home without breaking the bank.
Add Value to Your Home with New Fixtures and Hardware
If you have old or outdated light fixtures, your home will get an instant boost when you update them with new, modern options. A bright space with clean lighting looks bigger, well-kept, and is more welcoming to guests.
While you’re at it, also consider updating doorknobs, switchplates, and the drawer and cabinet pulls in your kitchen and bathrooms. The cost to do this is minimal and will change the entire look of these spaces.
Replace Your Front Door
Especially if you live in an older home, replace your front door with a newer insulated steel model. An insulated door is more energy-efficient and will help your home maintain a comfortable temperature year-round while also putting less stress on your heating and cooling system. A steel door also improves your home’s security.
Projects That Add Value to a Home: Improve Curb Appeal
The first thing neighbors and visitors to your home will notice is your home’s exterior. Is your mailbox old and dingy? Replace it with a new one. Fix any cracks in your driveway and sidewalks and reseal those areas as needed to keep them in good shape.
Paint your front door a bold color and add comfortable seating and potted plants to your entryway. Make sure to keep your lawn and bushes trimmed and put anything that doesn’t belong in the yard in storage. Improving curb appeal and maintaining a tidy exterior will add value to your home.
Install a Backsplash in Your Kitchen and Bathrooms
A backsplash not only adds interest to your kitchen and bathroom, but also protects the wall from moisture, splashes, and grease. Installing a backsplash is an easy DIY project that can be completed over a weekend and will add value to your home. You’ll find many options for backsplash materials including different types of tile, metal, and stone veneer.
Add Value to Your Home with Fresh Paint
One of the simplest projects to add value to your home is a fresh coat of paint. Interior painting is a great project for the winter months while any exterior touch-ups are better completed in spring or fall. A new coat of paint is an easy way to transform your home on a budget. Choose quality paint and supplies and neutral colors to freshen up your home inside and outside.
Pick one or more of these projects to add value to your home throughout the year.
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