A home improvement project is an easy way to change the look, and most of all, the feel and the appearance of our home, just like a new home. Some people trust the project to professionals, but there are also many people who decided to do it with their own hands. Actually, it all depends on the size of the project we want to have. If it is small project, then we do not have to pay other parties to do it. Generally, there are only 5 tasks we need to do to change the appearance of a house. Below are some ways to improve our home and increase the value at the same time. The project will not spend big budget and we do not have to allocate much of our time.
- Kitchen
It is important to change the paint of the kitchen cabinets. Repainting the kitchen cabinet is an easy task and anyone can do it. A dull lifeless cabinet can be brought back to life with the application of a new coat of paint. To expand the feel of the kitchen, choose a light bright color. For the finishing, change the hardware. We must know that cabinet hardware can become dull. By changing some simple parts, such as the handles and knobs, the look can be dramatically changed.
- Flooring
Old, worn carpet flooring will be thin and hard, easily make home looks dirty and dungy, which is why replacing old carpet flooring is a very essential task to do. If our budget is limited, we can buy good carpet padding and a cheap carpet.
- New faucets
Changing the faucets in the bathroom and kitchen sinks could give fresh atmosphere in the rooms. It also will be easily improved by installing the new faucets by you or hiring a plumber. New faucets are available in many options of design and size in hardware stores. Make sure the faucets are also installed with proper plumbing.
- Wall Painting
Changing or renewing the wall painting of the house is also a great idea to bring new and fresh atmosphere; both in the exterior and interior of the house. It is a cheap home improvement project that could be done by you or hiring someone to paint the new colors on the wall.
- Garden
Simple home improvement project on the garden is also a great idea to have new atmosphere. Bringing some new flowers or plantations, replacing or refurnishing the outdoor furniture, making a pathway, etc. is some ideas that effectively bring new look in the garden as the part of home improvement project.