Spruce Up Your Home Affordably

Check out these home improvements you can do on your own without breaking the budget.

Outside

• Replace damaged porch railings.
• Give wood elements a fresh coat of paint.
• Replace an old mailbox.
• Make your entry more inviting with chairs and a small table.
• Add fence post caps to help protect a wooden fence.
• Light steps or drop-offs with solar options.

Inside

• Add a bench with storage to your entryway.
• Warm up an area with new lighting.
• Transform a room with paint and architectural details, like wainscoting.
• Makeover a fireplace by painting the brick.
• Enhance a plain door with paint and molding.
• Consider modular shelving to add storage.
• Remove popcorn ceilings with a drywall knife and a wet/dry vac.
• Replace or enhance a ceiling fan.

Kitchen

• Add shelving to a wall or unused corner.
• Install affordable lighting under cabinets.
• Protect the walls above counters with a backsplash.
• Consider adding an appliance garage to hide small appliances.

Bathroom

• Re-caulk the tub and sink for a fresh look.
• Change to a water-saving showerhead to help save money.
• Add a decorative frame to the bathroom mirror.
• Replace old bathroom vents.
• Enclose a tub with beadboard and trim for an updated look.

Flooring

• Use tile, porcelain, or stone to update your bathroom or kitchen.
• Pull up old carpet and finish what’s underneath.
• Save time and money by laying new floor on the old if possible.
• Clean and polish a wood floor with a product made for it.

Cabinets

If your cabinets are in good shape:

• Clean, sand if needed, and paint them.
• Change the hardware.
• Add trim, like crown molding, to cabinet tops.
• Replace interior panels with glass.