A little bit of effort can change your home for the better. Simple updates can increase the resale value of your home by thousands. Here are some home improvement tips to help you begin.
Air filters are something you have to remember to change. It will help you breathe cleaner air, and it helps keep your AC unit in good working condition. Most of the time, a unit stops functioning properly because the filter is dirty.
A new floor is a smart way to modernize any room. You can install laminate flooring on your own and it is nearly indestructible.
Paint your old walls with coordinating stripes before installing paneling. Bits of the old wall will show even if the paneling is installed properly. To minimize this issue, measure and mark where each panel will meet before installing. At every place where panels are going to join, put a little paint on the wall in a color that will closely match the paneling.
Believe it or not, you can actually fix the bubbles in the old vinyl tiles in your floor. If these bubbles exist, it is a simple fix to just cut into the bubble and release the excess air that has been trapped. The bubble will collapse in the short term. After that, though, you must put in a bit of glue to keep things the way you want them to be. Glue, prepackaged in syringes, is perfect for this job.
Sealant Strips
Sealant strips and draft excluders can keep air from seeping out door cracks. Draft excluders slide under the door to keep air in and out. Find sealant strips that go around the door frames. Any big box home improvement retailer carries them.
The caning in your chair will sag over a period of time. You can easily repair your caning to its original form with a simple trick. Use a wet sponge and apply some water to the underside of your cane seat. Use warm water to do this. Allow the water to sit overnight, drying out the caning. Repeat until the caning is fully repaired.
Use your old luggage rack as a living room side table. Just add a large piece of glass to the top and use some permanent adhesive to secure it. Accessorize your new tables with a lamp, books or knickknacks.
If you’re thinking of making some improvements to your home, consider updating your front porch. This is where you make your initial impression to your guests. Clean up clutter and add nice enhancements such as flowers and flower pots, patio furniture, wood varnish, and light fixtures. These things add value to a house.
In summary, home improvement doesn’t have to be difficult. If you plan everything out ahead of time, in the end the project will run much smoother. Try some or all of the ideas from this article to increase your home’s value.