Small Home Improvement Projects With Big Impact
Who says updating your home has to come with the costly price tag of a big renovation? We’ve put together a list of the small home improvement projects that will pack a big punch.
Freshen Up Your Flooring:
There is no doubt that the flooring in your home takes a beating. From the daily wear and tear of just living to scratches and dings, this element of your home can deteriorate fairly quickly. Thankfully, this home improvement project can have an immediate impact on your home. Replacing worn out, stained, and smelly carpet (that is beyond a good cleaning) will instantly freshen up your living space and make it feel warmer. For tile floors, you’d be surprised to see how much impact a simple regrouting can have. Also, if you have hardwood floors throughout your house, we recommend looking to have them sanded and restained instead of replacing them, that will cut down on the cost too – leaving money in the home improvement budget to tackle another project.
Give It Fresh Coat Of Paint:
This is a no brainer on the home improvement checklist. A fresh coat of paint is a simple home improvement project that can bring your space back to life. Nothing says pride of homeownership like a freshly painted house with crisp white trim. Though you don’t need to stop at the walls. Painting doors, cabinets, furniture and your ceilings will work wonders in making the old look new again! Plus, the added element of painting cabinets will make people think you tackled a costly renovation in the kitchen and bathrooms, but all will have been completed for the small cost of a can paint.
Modernize Your Fixtures:
Nothing screams old and dated like fixtures from the 80s and 90s. Bring your home into 2019 with a few strategic fixture updates. In the bathroom, make a big impact with a new faucet or light fixtures. Even replacing the towel rack can work wonders to modernize this small space. Throughout the main areas of your home, switching out boring builder fixtures with a statement lighting piece will catch the eye of everyone who enters your home. Lastly, small things like updating door handles and replacing switch plates and socket covers will round out the refresh of your home. An added bonus: all of the above mentioned small home improvements will be the perfect projects to tackle if you are looking to get your home ready to hit the spring real estate market!
Still thinking that your home needs more than just a small facelift? Before you tackle a big renovation project, make sure you check out our blog on renovations that aren’t worth the money. It will help you prioritize a home renovation project that will get you the most money back in your pocket if you were to sell.