3 Easy Home Improvements for
Under $100
It seems everyone is applying for loans so that they can make
improvements to their home. Some individuals will burn through
thousands of dollars to improve the look if their home. Major
improvements such as new flooring or a deck can require a
significant amount of money. However, you don't have to go to those
measures to make improvements to your home. There are three key
areas of your home that can make the most difference in the
appearance of your home - the entrance, kitchen and bathroom. Just
doing one of the ideas listed below can make a huge difference in
your home. But why not do all three when it can be done for less
than $100?
Entrance
The old saying that, "First impressions are usually the
last", can easily apply to the way people react when they enter
your home. Has your welcome mat lost its welcome appeal? It's time
to spice up your entrance so what you hear are "oohs" and
"ahhs" when people cross your threshold. If you have a
spacious porch, a potted plant in a metal planter can create a
pleasant atmosphere. Contemporary planters are about $10.
If you're really adventurous, a coat of brightly-colored paint on
your front door can create a splash. If you take on this challenge,
it's a good idea to make sure that the paint complements your home.
For example, if your home is mostly red brick, a red door would make
a dynamic look. A gallon of interior/exterior gloss enamel in red or
any other bright color will set you back no more than $20.
Kitchen
When you look in your kitchen, what catches your eye first? Probably
all those nifty cabinets that discreetly tuck away your dishes,
right? After a number of years you might crave a different look. For
starters, you might want to give them a good cleaning. This one step
alone can make a difference. You would be surprised the amount of
dust and grease that can accumulate on cabinets. Depending on the
material that your cabinets are made of, simply removing the
cabinets from their hinges and wiping them down with the damp cloth
is sufficient. There are chemicals on the market, but you need to
make sure that the chemicals are made for your cabinet material.
Once your cabinets are shining again, you can then add or replace
knobs. Knobs range from simple unfinished versions that cost as
little as $.50 to decorative insert pulls that costs around $3. With
the average kitchen containing about 12 cabinets, your cost won't go
over $36.
Bathroom
Guest bathrooms are usually confined to a small space. Why not give
this room a lift? You undoubtedly have a nice set of guest towels
and matching accessories. These items are not necessarily cheap so
unless you want to go over your $100 spending limit, you can leave
those items as they are. What you can add are wallpaper trim,
artwork, and color. There are numerous styles of wallpaper trim that
you can choose a new look for your bathroom. You can go as
conservative and as creative as you want. To complement the
wallpaper trim, you can add artwork. You don't have to go out and
purchase expensive artwork. You can use your imagination to come up
with some ideas. For example, a few seashells, colorful fabric, and
an empty picture frame are all you need to become your own favorite
artist.
If you have any leftover paint from your door, you can use this to
paint a wall in your bathroom, as long as the color doesn't clash
with the other elements of your bathroom.
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