Even if you buy a brand-new residence, there are bound to be things that you want to change over time. The choice we all have is if we should do them ourselves or pay someone to do them for us. There are several things that we can do ourselves that can change the whole look of our homes.
Paint Your Cabinets
Cabinets can age your home and usually are one of the first things people want to change. Getting all new cabinets will cost you thousands of dollars and will need professionals to install them. An alternative is to paint your cabinets yourself. This can seem overwhelming, but it can be done. Do a little research and make a plan before getting started; here is a link to start you in the right direction. Kitchens are often a focal point and gathering place in a home. This upgrade will change the entire look and feel of your house. By doing this yourself, you will not only save a lot of money but increased the value of your home.
Outlets and Covers
It may not seem like a huge thing to change the outlets since they are so small, but it will make a huge difference. Walk around your home and count how many you see. They are everywhere. When is the last time that you changed or even thought about replacing them? If you’re like most, you have probably never thought about it. There are many different shapes and colors that they come in. All you will need is a screwdriver, and you can handle this upgrade yourself.
Landscaping
Landscaping can be one of the most expensive upgrades that we all have to do. You don’t need to hire a costly landscaper to take care of it. If you are working with a blank slate, try some decorative rocks. Rocks are easy to get delivered and spreading them in your yard will be a great workout. A front yard filled with overgrown or dead scrubs can look overwhelming. Take it one step at a time, when you’re doing things yourself it won’t happen overnight. Start taking out the plants you are not fond of and replacing them with plants you love. In no time, you will have the yard of your dreams.
Front Door
The first thing people will see when they come to your home is your front door. Make it a great one! A simple upgrade you can do yourself is to paint it. Pick a color that will pop with the color of your house. Be adventurous, and it is only painted if you hate it, you can change it. Lowes has great step by step instructions to help you with this. After you paint your front door, you won’t recognize your home.
Upgrades will not only bring up the value of your home but will make you enjoy your home even more.