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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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