These DIY Projects Are The Key To Increasing Your Home’s Value
Getting top dollar for your home is something that is on every seller’s mind. Increasing your home’s value doesn’t mean taking out a second mortgage – these 5 DIY projects have a small price tag and a big visual impact.
Dollars In the Details
Small swaps can make a huge impact especially if you are working with a half decent canvas. If you’re looking for a small, cost-effective way to change the look of your home, start by swapping out some of the fixtures. This can include updating the knobs and drawer pulls on your cabinetry and replacing all the faceplates on your light switches. You can also make a big design statement by swapping all those old, gold doorknobs for sleek black handles.
Ready to take on a slightly bigger swap? Try replacing your dated bathroom faucet or lighting fixture for something that’s visually impactful.
Painted & Polished
One of the simplest ways to increase the value of your home is with a coat of paint. A coat of paint can breathe new life into dingy doors and trim and make a room look fresh and airy. While you’re painting, be sure to tape around edges and casing so that you get a crisp, clean line, and make sure to check your ceiling as it may need a fresh coat of bright white too!
If you’re painting to sell, make sure that you keep it neutral and pick complimentary colours that flow throughout your home. Buyers will appreciate that your home is turnkey and they won’t have to pick up a paintbrush.
Simple, Sleek Storage Solutions
Nothing packs more of a value punch than simple shelving and storage solutions. Replace worn wire shelving for wood ones, or even take it a step further with an inexpensive cabinet install.
Try it in the laundry room by mounting a combination of open shelves and closed cabinets above your washer and dryer. Finish it off with some cute decorative accessories and you’ll have taken your laundry room from drab to fab with minimal effort.
Beauty In The Backsplash
If a full reno just isn’t in the cards, updating your backsplash can give your kitchen a refresh. You can’t go wrong with simple subway tiles. They’re simple, inexpensive and simple to install.
We recommend keeping them fairly light with a soft white or light grey and installing them in a staggered stack. Finish it all off white a darker grey grout and your kitchen will look dramatically different. Bonus points if you incorporate our first tip into this project – pairing a pretty new backsplash with modern drawer pulls will help to drive up your value with minimal DIY effort.
Million Dollar Moulding
It may seem so simple, but it’s often overlooked. Replacing the trim in your house can have a profound effect on the look of your home. Nothing says dated more than small baseboards, so if you’re looking for a way to modernize your home, we recommend going for trim that’s 3-4 inches in height and has simplistic details.
Another way to pump up style and value is with crown moulding. Pick a room or two where you want to incorporate this added detail and get going – we recommend using it in a room with high ceilings so that you can draw attention to the mile high wall height!
Updating your home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Start by putting yourself in a buyer’s shoes and pick a few projects that you would tackle if you were moving in.