Thinking about moving but don't have the cash? Why not make your current home look brand-new with some paycheck-friendly home renovations? 💸🏡
If you start now, you'll get everything spruced up by Thanksgiving. 🦃 Your family and friends are guaranteed to be impressed. Just don't burn the turkey! 😵💫
Here’s Five Fast Facts on how to update your home on a budget:
- 🖌️ A Little Touch Up - Painting is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to give your home a makeover. Pick out some new colors and update your interior with funky, on-trend shade. If you're not feeling bold, you can always opt for a classic neutral color. Interior paint typically costs between $15 and $60 a gallon. Way cheaper than a down payment.
- 🌳 Get Your Mower Running - If you have a yard, cleaning it up does wonders for the overall look of your home. Pull out weeds and dead plants and add some mulch and flower beds with whatever's in season. You can also grab a few cheap planters and fill them with colorful blooms.
- 🛁 Rub a Dub Dub - When's the last time your house had a bath? For about 90 bucks, rent a power washer for the day and hose that bad boy down. A power washer not only makes your home look brand-new, it also gets rid of dead bugs and mold. Be sure to test the pressure settings before you start so you don't remove any exterior paint or damage your siding.
- 💡 Light Things Up - Light fixtures go in and out of style just like clothing. Swapping out old fashioned lighting for something more modern is a great way to bring your home up to date. Shop around to get the best deals, as lighting can get expensive. Another way to save is by tackling one room at a time, starting with the rooms you use the most.
- 🚪 Hob Knobbing - Instead of a complete kitchen reno, why not switch out the knobs and handles on your cabinets? This little trick can transform the entire room without breaking the bank. You can also swap out knobs on your furniture and fixtures in other rooms of the house. Buy them new at your favorite hardware store or shop vintage at your local flea market or antique shop.
🔥Bottom line: Saving for a home takes time, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your current place while you plan for the future! Hopefully these simple tips will breathe some new life into your walls. If you *are* shopping around for a home, you're probably aware that the housing market is pretty bonkers. Check out this article for some new stats and details.
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