While you of course love your home, you may have started to grow weary looking at the same old things day after day. Whether it's the inside of your home or the outside, you may have concluded it's time to make some changes. However, you don't want to break your budget doing so, and you also want whatever changes you make to be simple ones. If you're ready to renovate, here are four suggestions for some fun and easy projects.
Refresh with Paint
For just a little more than $100, you can add new life to your home by giving walls and other spots a fresh coat of paint. The most popular DIY project for homeowners, a new paint job can make an old room feel like new again.
Lay New Flooring
Over the years, more and more styles of flooring have become common in homes old and new. If you're tired of walking on flooring that looks like it needs some serious TLC, look around for some new flooring to lay down in your kitchen, bedroom, or elsewhere. For many of today's homeowners, vinyl plank flooring is a popular option, since it's easy to install and makes an old floor look brand new.
Install a Stair Runner
Should you have wooden stairs in your home that always seem a bit slippery, installing a stair runner can eliminate the chances of you or someone else falling, while also creating a whole new look for what may be worn-out steps. While you could purchase carpeting and have it installed by professionals, you would spend thousands of dollars to do so. By choosing to buy one or two runners and doing it yourself, you'll tackle an easy project and save plenty of money as well.
Revive Your Deck
If your home contains a deck that's been neglected for awhile, revive it by pressure-washing and then sealing it with an attractive stain. A great weekend project for the whole family, this can make a deck that is a decade or so old look like one that was just built.
While each of these projects will make your home look like new, they will also add significant value to it as well. Whether you are planning to stay in your home for many more years or thinking about selling in the near future, doing a few simple renovations will pay off for you in many ways.
