5 Great Inexpensive Home Improvement Projects (that I am jealous of because I rent right now)

Originally posted by Aunt Becky at Mommy Wants Vodka.

Could your home use a little TLC? Most homeowners find it disheartening to walk around their homes and feel that something is missing or just isn’t right about the place. It’s often a simple problem that causes us to feel this way about our homes. 

We’d love to update or change the things about the home that simply do not sit right with us yet fear the costs of doing so. Luckily, homeowners will learn many home improvements and updates aren’t as expensive as they think. Don’t sit back and wish you could update your home when there are endless affordable ways to change the appeal and appearance of your place. Check out five easy, affordable home updates you shouldn’t wait to complete.

1- Add Backsplash

Backsplash protects the walls in your kitchen from grease and food splatter. It gives the kitchen added appeal and charm that encourages the family to spend even more time in this room and eases every meal preparation that you begin. Many inexpensive backsplash options offer an easy DIY project for any homeowner looking for added ambiance in their kitchen. Browse the backsplash designs thoroughly since the designs and styles complement practically any style.

2- Entry Door

First impressions matter. For most families, the front door gives visitors, neighbors, and even people passing down the road an impression of your family. A good quality front door will keep your family safe when it is locked up at night. If you’re unhappy with the front door, whether it’s old and outdated or simply doesn’t meet your style, why not change that and create a custom door to install at the front of the home? The sky’s the limit when you make a front door for your home. You control every aspect of the design. The end result is a front door that you love.

3- Kitchen Island

Add a kitchen island to the kitchen and enjoy another awesome update to the room that won’t cost a small fortune. A kitchen island is a space-saving piece of furniture designed to hold pots and pans, knickknacks, and provide space to eat, complete homework, or otherwise indulge in great conversation with your family. Kitchen islands are sold in assorted sizes, designs, and styles so anyone can easily find the perfect look for their kitchen. Kitchen islands save space and make life in the kitchen a little easier. With the many kitchen island options to choose from, finding the perfect addition for your kitchen is simple.

4- Update the Hardware

Hardware on kitchen cabinets and drawers and other furniture, appliances, and fixtures change the whole dynamics of a room. Its inexpensive and anyone can update the hardware with nothing more than a few common tools. Updated hardware even adds value to the fixtures in the home. Measure the size of the knobs, handles and other hardware pieces before purchase to avoid any discrepancies with the sizes. Donate the old hardware or use the items to complete other home projects in the future.

5- Paint or Wallpaper the Walls

Dingy, dirty walls need a facelift. Add a fresh coat of paint to hide those imperfections and regain the happy, appealing vibe and appearance from your walls that enhance the entire home. Paint one room, two rooms, or every room in the home. It’s a great DIY weekend job that even the kids can help with. If you prefer, wallpaper is again a trendy product that improves the look of any of the walls in your home.

Updating the home is rewarding. It feels good knowing that you’ve taken steps to protect the home and your fixtures from damage as you add more appeal to the design. Some of the updates even improve the home’s efficiency and save money every month. Every room in the home has the potential for affordable, simple updates such as those above. Do not spend another day in a house that you do not love. Begin one or more of the five projects above and create the home that everyone in the family loves.

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