When you think of updating your home you might think of expensive renovations, and construction projects that never make their deadline. Luckily there are many simple and inexpensive improvements you can make to help change the look of your home. This article will give you some great ideas to help give your home a face lift, without hurting your wallet too much.
Replacing your kitchen cabinets is not only expensive but is a very large project, and not one you should take on yourself unless you are a carpenter. An easy and inexpensive way to change the look of your kitchen is to paint the cabinets and switch out the hardware. This will help give your kitchen a fresh new look, without all the expenses and can be done in a lot less time than it takes to install new cabinets.
Major bathroom renovations can result in true disaster if you are not a professional, but there are many things you can easily do to help give your bathroom a makeover. Change the whole tone of your bathroom by painting the walls a completely different color, as well as painting the bathroom cabinets. Replace your sink, hardware, and faucets with new or gently used items to really give your bathroom a different look. Replacing your shower curtain is relatively inexpensive way to make a more dramatic change. Installing a new medicine cabinet can also add an entire new feel to the room, especially if it varies from the style of your older one.
Over time walls can appear to look dull with all the daily dirt, dust, and other pollutants that stick to it over time. A great way to brighten up a room in your house is to simply paint the walls. You can brighten up a color you already have and love, or pick a new color completely. Painting your walls is an easy home improvement task that is very inexpensive. And don't forget to paint your door. It'll make it look like new, so you don't have to worry about expensive garage door pricing.
Light fixtures are not something that you usually replace often, so installing new fixtures can really help to improve the look of your room. Finding unique fixtures not only makes your space original, but also makes for a great conversation piece when visitors stop by.
It can be quite pricey to replace all of the flooring in your home. A less expensive alternative would be to invest in having your rugs deep cleaned. If you have animals, children, or both, then you can understand how much of a beating your floors can take. For areas that are bare with hardwood, or tile use area rugs to break up the floor and add beauty to the room. Adding a couple area rugs can really change the look of your room without breaking the bank. You can use the same approach to even cleaning your driveway or garage door flooring. You'll just need a power sprayer instead of a deep cleaning vaccuum.
If you find yourself experiencing garage door problems, don't fret. Most of the time, you won't need to worry about how you're going to afford expensive garage door prices. More than likely, you haven't done regular maintenance and the tracks are really dirty. A simple cleaning and re-lubricating will usually fix the problem.
As was stated above in the beginning of this article, when most people think of home improvement renovations they envision large amounts of money being spent, and their home being turned into a construction zone. Luckily, this does not need to be the case, for there are many easy projects you can do yourself that can make a dramatic change to the look of your home. Apply the ideas from this article and you will be well on your way to enjoying your "new" home in no time.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Easy Home Renovations For A Limited Budget
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