A major home renovation costs upwards of $10,000. And that’s considered on a budget. If you want to transform your home without spending too much money, here are some cheap home improvement ideas for you.
Renovating a whole room in your house can cost around $20,000 to $50,000 alone, but that investment almost always translates into added property value and the improved appearance of your home. However, what if you don’t have the budget to do a major home renovation right now? How can you change up the look of your house without spending thousands of dollars?
It sounds impossible, but home remodeling on a budget is quite achievable if you know what to do. So, here are some home improvement projects that won’t break the bank:
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Repaint The Walls And Ceilings
Applying a fresh layer of paint to a room is one of the cheapest home improvement ideas, yet it can change up the whole look and feel of a room. Better yet—you can do it yourself, and it will take up less than a weekend. Find a suitable color that will give your room a whole new look. Maybe go with a more natural tone compared to your previous bright colored walls. On the other hand, you can repaint your room with the same color to cover up years of dust and discoloration.
Take Out The Carpet
If the carpet has been there for decades, consider taking it out without replacing it with a new one. You may just find gorgeous hardwood floors underneath that you can revarnish.
Refinish Wooden Entryways
Does your home have unpainted wooden doors and entryways? Sanding and revarnishing them can make them look brand new–and only for a few dollars.
Powerwash Your Exterior
Years of grime and dirt can make your driveways, decks, and foundation look dingy and uncared for. To make them look good as new, rent or buy a power washer and wash away the years’ worth of grime. Add a finishing touch by applying a waterproof finish to cement surfaces and varnish to wooden ones.
Install Removable Wallpapers
Do you want to install new wallpaper in a room but don’t want to commit (or can’t do so because of your lease)? Removable wallpapers are your best bet. Aside from being easy to install and remove, this type of wallpaper comes in countless designs and colors that you can choose from. This tip is especially useful if your kids want to change the look of their walls as children, but they will eventually want to remove them when they get older.
Replace Old Fixtures And Lighting
Find inexpensive bathroom, kitchen, and lighting fixtures to replace your current outdated ones. Although this project is affordable, the subtle effects of new fixtures can make a world of difference. However, if you want to save even more money, you can find items at secondhand stores, antique shops, and outlet hardware stores.
If you don’t have a large sum to invest in a major home renovation project, you can still make small changes to transform your house bit by bit. And even though these projects may be cheap, they can always have a significant return of investment on your part.