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Spruce Up Your Home Affordably
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Spruce Up Your Home Affordably
Check out these home improvements you can do on your own without breaking the budget.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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