How to remodel your home without going deep into debt?
Home improvements cost money; you really can’t make your home better without spending some money on it. But how much money should you spend? Does the quality of the renovations you do hinge on how much money you spend to make those improvements?
When you think of renovating your home, the three reasons you do it are to make your home more attractive, make living in it more enjoyable, and boost the market value of the property, says McKenna & Vane Property Management. Are you only guaranteed to get these results if you spend a lot of money on the projects?
The answer is no.
Being purposeful with the changes you make to your home is more important than how much money you spend on the improvements. You can get a lot more out of improvements that address actual deficiencies in the home than changes that merely pander to the trends.
When thinking of what to do to improve your home, you shouldn’t just follow popular opinions. Doing that will only make you spend more money. What you should do is think of the real issues with your home and look for ways to solve those problems.
Here are suggestions on how you can renovate your home and make it better without breaking the bank.
14 affordable remodeling projects to do in your home
1. Power-wash the home’s exterior
Power washing the exterior of the house, driveway, and sidewalks will strip away years of grime to reveal the surface beneath. This simple fix will make your home’s exterior look as good as new.
2. Repaint your home
Repainting your home is one of the least expensive and most affordable ways to update its appearance and improve its value. This project gives you a chance to fix minor damage to wall surfaces as well.
3. Replace light switches and power outlets
Old fashioned, stained, and damaged light switches or power outlets won’t look good on your newly painted walls. Replace dated metallic faceplates, light switches, and outlets with modern multifunctional versions.
4. Replace hardware
Upgrade door, cabinet, and plumbing hardware. Doorknobs and handles, cabinet pulls, and kitchen or bathroom faucets make a strong impression. Faded and worn-out hardware will hurt the appeal of your home; replacing them with new ones does not cost a lot.
5. Improve the lighting
Upgrading the lighting in your home is not just about replacing old lighting fixtures with modern ones. You also want to make sure the lighting in your home is adequate for the needs of the home.
6. Regrout shower tiles
This simple step will rejuvenate your shower tiles and make the entire bathroom shiny new. Regrouting tiles does not cost you; you can easily do this project by yourself.
7. Basic bathroom upgrades
A new toilet will improve the overall impression visitors have of your bathroom. Replace the current toilet with an efficient and modern one, especially if it keeps clogging. If you have a bathtub, you may want to reglaze it.
8. Replace kitchen counters
This is one of the few projects on this list that will cost you a good bit of money. But installing a natural stone countertop in the kitchen is a great decision since these products last several decades.
9. Renew your kitchen cabinets
You have two options for revitalizing your kitchen cabinets; you can reface or repaint them. If the doors are still in good shape, a new coat of paint should be enough. If not, you will have to replace the façade.
10. Add a backsplash to your Kitchen Counters
If you are looking for an easy way to instantly increase the value of your home, then adding a kitchen backsplash is a great idea! A backsplash will not only add charter and charm to your home, it increases the value of your biggest home asset—the kitchen! The good news is that tile doesn’t have to be expensive.
11. Upgrade the front entryway
Your front entryway deserves a lot of attention. One way to improve it is to install a steel door. But if you are not ready to make this investment you can simply repaint the door in vibrant colors.
12. Add an outdoor seating area
This will expand the number of ways your outdoor areas can be used. Coupled with good lighting, a proper outdoor seating space makes it possible to enjoy the home’s outdoor areas well after sunset.
13. Finish your basement
A finished basement adds more usable living space to your home. This space can be put to various uses and buyers will be willing to pay more for your home if it has a finished basement.
14. Install energy-efficient appliances.
Whatever additions make it possible for buyers to spend less on the home without sacrificing the conveniences they are accustomed to will help you make more money. That’s what installing energy-efficient appliances in the home will do for you.
Additional Tips to Increase Value of your Home:
1. Improve your outdoor lighting
Quality outdoor lighting can transform your home into a centerpiece at night. When planning the lighting focus on the entryway, outstanding features of the house/yard, as well as navigation and security
2. Upgrade your landscaping
Improve your landscaping by making it more interesting, low-cost, and resilient. You can do this via your plant selection, the use of hardscaping features, and by making the yard easy to maintain.
3. Replace your garage door
Garage doors can be seen from a mile away and they can help or hurt the appeal of your home. An ugly garage door will look out of place against the backdrop of your washed home and upgraded landscaping.