Improve Your Home Without Going Into Debt

Yes, you can add value to your home without emptying your savings or racking up debt. With a little elbow grease and a willingness to do it yourself, you can transform your home into the living space you’ve always wanted.

Where should you start? 

As you consider what to do first, look at areas of your home that feel dated. Maybe the colors or fixtures aren’t as current as you’d like. This is a good place to start.

Adding value to your home

Upgrades to your home will impress your friends and neighbors while giving your living space more curb appeal. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Paint the interior or exterior – Use caution here. Bold colors might not do you any favors when it comes time to sell. Opt for a more neutral palette. If you don’t want to paint the whole house, you could touch up any flaking or chipped paint or change the color of your trim. 
• Update light fixtures – You don’t need to be an electrician to update a light fixture. After watching a few YouTube videos, you can master the basics of updating your lighting. It’s easier than you think. 
• Install a deck or patio – This is one of the top features buyers want. Comfortable outdoor spaces are more in demand than ever. 
• Improve your landscaping – Whether you add more trees, shrubs, flowers or install a full garden space, these additions will enhance the aesthetic of your outdoor space. 
• Uncover or refinish hardwood floors – What’s underneath that carpet? If it’s natural hardwood, refinishing or re-staining will give your floor a new look. 
• Update knobs and other hardware – Beauty is in the details. Especially when it comes to replacing the hardware around your home. This easy fix goes a long way.
• Install smart features – From video doorbells to Wi-Fi enabled thermostats, smart technology will add a contemporary flare to your home. 
• Replace the front door – An updated front door will give your home a more modern look. If you don’t want to change out the door, consider repainting it. 
• Update house numbers and mailbox – These are simple fixes, but you’d be surprised how many people overlook these. They make a big difference to future buyers.
• Paint or change out kitchen cabinets – A budget-friendly way to update your kitchen is to paint the cabinets. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you could change them out.

Whatever you end up doing, any improvement will make your home a more modern, livable space while increasing its value and appearance. 

If you’re planning a big project and need some extra funds for materials, contact our team at 800-526-7145, option 6. We’d love to talk to you about what’s possible.

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