Home Improvement – The Cheap Way!

Are you thinking of selling your house and consequently making it look better so that the value goes up a little more? Or, maybe you just want to give your home a little “facelift” and improve its appearance. Most people associate a lot of money with home improvement when, in fact, there are plenty of things you can do on your own to make your home look better and brighter. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, just use your creativity and your house will look better in no time.

You can start with your kitchen. New cabinets and counters will definitely cost you money. Instead of buying new ones, you can choose to change the doors of your cabinets. Even changing just the knobs or handles can greatly improve the appearance of your kitchen. Old wooden cabinets look dull and boring. Brighten them up by applying a fresh coat of paint to the cabinet doors. Do the same with your ceiling and walls. You’ll be surprised how much it can freshen up an old room.

Consider replacing your lamps. Visit lighting specialty stores or department stores for modern lighting fixtures. There are usually many options and you can choose the cheap ones. As for your rugs, you don’t have to buy new ones. You can invest in a good carpet cleaner that can be found in home supply stores and supermarkets. You’ll be amazed at how clean rugs can improve the appearance of your home.

Replace kitchen and bathroom rugs. The new ones look pleasing to the eye. Consider replacing your toilet seat as well. Combine new lighting fixtures, faucets, and toilet seats, and you’ll feel like you’ve walked into a new bathroom!

Change the shades and blinds inside your home to improve its appearance, inside and out. Old curtains make the house feel stuffy and look drab and old. Change them twice a year. Consider building window boxes where you can place fresh flowers. These will make your house look better and brighter, especially during the spring and summer.