As a homeowner, you take pride in your property. Maintaining a home is a lot of work and the costs add up. You want to keep your home attractive and comfortable but without spending a fortune. Here are a few inexpensive home improvement projects that are easy to accomplish.
Add New Cabinet Hardware
New pull-knobs and handles can change the feel of the entire space without installing brand new cabinets, which is far more expensive. Purchase new handles for your kitchen and bathroom cabinets to make a big impact for very little money.
Improve Your Entryway
Boost your curb appeal by improving the look of your home’s entryway. Small updates make a big difference. Add new house numbers, install a modern porch light fixture, and add planters with bold flowers. If you have a bit more money in your budget, repaint your front door in a fresh, new color. Your home will feel more welcoming and have a strong focal point.
Inexpensive Home Improvement: Painting the Bathroom Cabinets
A simple coat of fresh paint on cabinets will give your bathroom an entirely different look. You’ll need paint, quality brushes, and painter’s tape. Find a color that appeals to you and get to work. It’s easy to accomplish this project in a day. Depending on the amount of paint you’ll need, this update can cost less than $50. It is a good idea to spend a little more on mold-resistant paint since bathrooms have a lot of moisture.
Quick Tips for Inexpensive Home Improvement
You can tackle home improvements as small projects. Here are some more money-saving tips for updating your home on a budget:
- Use mistake paints. If your local hardware store offers a paint-matching service, you can find containers of poorly matched paint that were not purchased by customers. Often, these paints are discounted. This works if you only need a small amount of paint for a project and aren’t attached to a specific color.
- A quick coat of spray paint can go a long way. If you can’t afford new outdoor light fixtures, remove your current ones and touch up the metal with a coat of bronze, gold, black, or silver spray paint. These easy-to-apply paints come in a wide variety of colors and specialized finishes. Use spray paint to touch up handrails, cabinet knobs, and door handles.
- Take a free class. Many home improvement stores offer classes on installing tile, patching walls, painting, or seasonal projects like gardening. Take advantage of free classes or watch tutorial videos online.
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