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DIY Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Value
If your home is showing some wear and tear due to age, consider a few DIY home improvement projects that will boost curb appeal and increase value. Our real estate agents know how important visual appeal is to a home, especially if you're planning to sell. Take a look at some easy, inexpensive DIY projects you can tackle over the weekend.
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Brighten Up Your Landscape
Plants and flowers are a great way to brighten up your home's exterior and boost curb appeal. Planting greenery along walkways and creating colorful flower beds around trees will add charm and an inviting ambiance to your home. You can choose from a variety of green plants and shrubs and beautiful flowers like perennials that come back every year or annuals that only bloom once. Either way, your landscape will look spectacular.
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Power Wash the Driveway, Walkways, and Patio or Deck
Power washing exterior surfaces is a fast, effective way to get rid of dirt, grime, and stains. If you own a power washer that's great, but if you don't you can rent or buy one from most local hardware stores for less than $200. If you're up for a slightly bigger task, power washing your home's exterior is an easy way to clean paint or siding, gutters, and windows. With a little effort, your house will look like new again.
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Install a New Front Door
Most older South Bend homes for sale have the original wooden front door unless the owner has done some upgrades. It may be stained or painted, but it's no match for today's fiberglass and steel doors that need less upkeep and offer more safety features. You can find both types in baked-on colors, or choose one you can paint yourself. Both types of doors can be installed in one day, and you can recoup about 85% of your costs if you decide to sell your home.
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Update Hardware and Fixtures
To update your home's interior style, consider replacing old, worn, outdated hardware and fixtures with new ones around the house. For minimal costs, you can give your home a fresh look with these simple changes:
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- Replace dingy, worn switch plates and outlet covers
- Add new doorknobs in brass, bronze, or stainless steel
- Install new cabinet knobs and draw handles
- Update curtain rods with new decorative styles and finishes
- Replace old ceiling light fixtures with chandeliers and pendants
- Install ceiling fans for extra light and ventilation
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Paint or Stain Kitchen Cabinets
If you're in an older home, your bathroom and kitchen cabinets may be looking a bit worn. Installing new cabinets will definitely pinch your budget, but giving them a fresh coat of new paint or stain will leave more money for other repairs. Before you start painting, remove the doors and all hardware, and clean the cabinets. If you're painting, consider white paint that will brighten up the room, make the room feel larger, and never go out of style.
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Restore and Polish Hardwood Floors
Beautiful hardwood floors are an asset to any home. Many older houses have them buried under wall-to-wall carpet, and squeaky floors are a good sign. If you're in an older home with carpet, pull up a small piece in a hidden corner and check for hardwood floors. If you find them, you can refinish them and restore their original beauty and shine. It will take a little work, but it will add beauty and significant resale value to your home.
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