Dramatic changes over the course of a weekend on the cheap? Yes! In this week’s posts here and our social media sites, we will show you a few effective and inexpensive ways to up your home’s game easily with no construction, crews, thousands of dollars (or even one thousand), and little know-how to revitalize your home or list it to wow buyers!

The one BIG problem the average person has with their home is they feel it’s old and cheap looking but they lack the funds to improve the home in any substantial way such as replacing counters and flooring, an AC unit, or opening the walls for an open concept that flows. If you can’t afford to replace the appliance, windows, and such in the home, there are other ways you can give your home the transformation it deserves.

1. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to revamp your main areas, the kitchens and bathrooms, is to purchase finishing kits like Rustoleum available in common stores including Lowe’s or even online at Amazon. They make kits to refinish and glaze old tubs and outdated colored tile, old vanity countertops or ugly laminate in your kitchen. You can also purchase one of their easy cabinet refacing kits to reface builder grade and ugly orange toned plywood veneer wood. Even a few of them is less than replacing any main appliance and can do three or more rooms!

 

They have an entire product line available and you can find numerous before and afters on Pinterest showing how-tos and possible outcomes of your home. The transformations are pretty substantial and require almost no tools or professional help.

As you can see in the picture a refaced kitchen on its own makes an amazing transformation in a short weekend. You can do the same in an ugly bathroom and yucky tub/ shower when you can’t afford to replace it. Check these products out at your local stores and see if they help your home stun even you.

2. Fresh paint on the walls, replacing baseboards with cheap but nicer looking ones, switching carpet for wood plank tiles from the home improvement stores, scraping popcorn ceilings, and switching out lighting and fan fixtures for nicer looking ones that are more modern and elegant. Paint and fixtures aren’t too pricey and they make a dramatic impact at the end of the day. Baseboards over time get gross, dinged, and make the home look its age or worse. If you can at least afford to rip out carpets in a room or two like the living room, you’re going to add some value but also impact which is key for the overall appeal of the home. Whether you’re moving or staying, this is a big plus along with new fixtures and paint. Even if just one room or two to save big money, it’s worth the short time and small investment to do so. One, two, three, or all of the above will be a serious improvement you will LOVE.

Trim, paint, and baseboards alone make a significant difference! Swap out the old vertical blinds or ugly curtains for newer, prettier curtains and look. You will see love the changes you see for so little $$$. Floors too of course, but even without swapping out the flooring you can see how you, or potential buyers, will be wowed when they walk in. Impress buyers or impress your guests; subtle changes do more than you may expect.

3. I mentioned above also ditching cheap and ugly blinds or your old curtains and rod. Going a step further look at installing a Nest Smart AC system, Ring surveillance with the backdoor and floodlight cams, and outdoor paint. Incredible results in a snap. Now your home is instantly more efficient, modern, safe, and cool. Win-Win.

4. Faucets and grout are GROSS after a few years and often neglected more than we’d think. Sometimes too, along with the paint and tub rejuvenation, replacing the toilets for $100 is exactly what the house needs. It’s cleaner, more modern, and you will see the dinge around you. Scrub the tile with some bleach and spray sealant for about $20 total that should cover most bathrooms in the home with not much work. Or hire a pro! Paint the bathroom vanity, replace the mirror or hardware, add a cute shelf or two, etc. Remember small changes are cheap yet make the most expressive differences. All faucets can be replaced very inexpensively even with kits from Costco!

5. Lastly, your own decor can be updated and cleaned to improve the look of your home, the feel, and it’s photo appearances if you plan to list soon. Professional deep cleaning of carpet, tile, and furniture upholstery helps smells, allergens, and looks beautiful when dry. Don’t overlook the details. They matter.

 

 

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