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7 More Easy and Affordable Upgrades When You Own a Home

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

 

Here are some great upgrades to your home that will make your home more desirable once on the market.  Many of these items can be done by the homeowner will a few tools.

 

Terry Records did a great job with this post, and please leave a comments on her original post.

 

Original content by Terry Records F3290596

 

 

Not long ago, we looked at some affordable upgrades you can do as a homeowner. And from Southwest Florida to San Diego, more and more people are interested in these sorts of projects right now. It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking about buying your first home or you already own and want a smaller DIY project, one fact remains the same. All projects we’ll go over today are cost-effective. Not only do they add value to your home, you can tackle them with a little bit of handy work!

 

Change some of your fixtures

 

Recently, we discovered that replacing your front lighting fixture could be an affordable upgrade. However, let’s take this a bit further… you can actually upgrade the fixtures throughout your home on a budget too. Best of all, you can do them one by one as you have the time and the budget!

 

Upgrade your bedroom doors

 

In most houses, the bedroom doors are simply cheap, hollow wood. In addition, they’re often thin and break easy. But for a few hundred dollars, you can get a bedroom door that’s better constructed. They’ll also block sound easier!

 

Add a new backsplash

 

Now, because I have plenty of rehab experience, I can attest that this project can be a bit more of a challenge. You may even have heard that tiling can be tricky. That’s why I recommend a smaller project like a kitchen backsplash, before tackling bigger ones like re-tiling a bathroom. You’ll definitely want to prepare for this one though, but it’s very affordable.

 

Install new ceiling fans

 

This is another project that I recommend if you’re more of a handyman. You may even choose to hire a professional to deal with some of the aspects. However, ceiling fans don’t just add a low-cost way to cool your home; they can also add elegancy and sophistication to a room at the same time.

 

Put in extra garage storage

 

Okay, for those of you looking for something less handy, this one is for you. Best of all, you can take a variety of avenues for your garage storage, and there are choices that meet just about any budget. And while it’s not an upgrade per-se, putting in metal shelves that you’ve bought from Lowe’s or Home Depot is still a great way to enhance your space.

 

Swap out your old thermostat

 

Today, it seems like smart technology is everywhere. Moreover, you can even add it to your home! Programmable thermostats offer a range of perks at an affordable price. Just imagine changing the temperature of your home using your smart phone!

 

Choose a new dishwasher

 

If your dishwasher is getting a little older, it may be time to think about a new one. With so many new models in trendy styles, you can’t go wrong. You can also get them for cheaper than say, a new refrigerator or high-end stove.

 

Thinking about upgrading your real estate? Southwest Florida homes are affordable and surrounded by some of the best amenities in the world. Let’s talk!

 

Terry Records

Broker/Owner
Records Results Real Estate
Residential Sales and Property Management Service

Terry.Records@gmail.com

239-887-2163

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Comments (5)

Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

All good advice - thanks for sharing!

Nov 10, 2017 12:02 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Terry did a great job with this post, and thought it needed more exposure! 

Nov 11, 2017 06:55 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Joan --- a nice choice for a reblog -- valuable information.  

Nov 12, 2017 01:02 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks Michael, I thought she did too!  

Nov 13, 2017 08:09 AM
Terry Records
Records Results!Real Estate - Fort Myers, FL

Thanks so much for the re-blog Joan! Have a great week.

Nov 19, 2017 11:47 AM