It’s possible to improve the home’s value without getting into debt or squandering your savings by undertaking a complete renovation. Painting, re-grouting, tiling, and power cleaning the exterior of your home are all low-cost projects that can have a significant impact on the value of your home.
Repaint the interior of the house
Walls with blemishes and stains, a faded wallpaper, or an outdated color can be transformed with a bit of elbow work and a couple of cans of paint. If you want to maximize your home’s value when it goes on the market, use a neutral color palette that streamlines the entire building, makes space appear larger, and resonates with a wide range of purchasers.
Install crown molding
Adding crown molding to your rooms is a relatively simple task that can instantly transform the look and feel of your space. With a nail gun, attach the molding to a wall in the shape that best suits your space. There is a possibility that these adornment strips are already painted. Crown molding installation does require some woodworking expertise and the appropriate equipment, but it is a very low-cost DIY project.
Update fixtures
It’s easy to jazz things up with a few dollars spent on switch plates and outlet covers, drapery rods, and light fixtures. These metal switch panels and outlet plates can be purchased for just a few dollars apiece, but they seem a lot more expensive. With a spray paint container, you can transform a cheap light fixture or curtain rod into something more luxurious.
Install ceiling fans
Because everyone wants to avoid spending money on their utility costs, ceiling fans are a popular choice for any home. A professional may be needed to complete this project if there is no overhead lighting wiring in place. This adds a significant amount to the cost of the project.
Upgrade your window options
There is no value in the low-cost vertical plastic or paper shades or horizontal aluminum shutters that came with your house. Try plantation shutters or wooden blinds in their place. Selecting neutral options that will help you get a higher price when selling your home is a good idea.
Restore and reveal your wood flooring
Your floors may be made of wood, as evidenced by their squeaky sound. Try pulling up your rug in an inconspicuous area to see what’s underneath. To bring back the original luster of your wood floors, you’ll likely need to refinish them. This will cost you less money than having new flooring installed from scratch.
Clean the bricks around the fireplace
Burning wood in a brick fireplace will likely result in some soot and creosote staining of the brick. Make your fireplace stand out as much as possible because it can be a major selling point for your home. After wiping away most of the soot with a damp rag, use a creosote-removing fireplace cleaner to finish the job.
Conclusion
A few bucks and a little sweat equity are all that’s needed to boost the value of your property when you’re ready to put it on the market. In addition, even if you don’t plan to sell your house right away, you can enjoy living in a more attractive house.