With a little bit of ingenuity, know-how, hard work, and the following list of remodeling projects and ideas, you can do big things with a little extra cash.
Farmhouse Cabinets
Stylish, clean cabinets are the backbone of a beautiful kitchen. If farmhouse chic is what you are after, upgrade your existing cabinets with the simple addition of furniture feet. A little dab of wood glue is all it takes to attain the gorgeous (and luxe) look of a farmhouse kitchen.
Light Switch Frames
Framed light switches are a must for a bespoke, finished look. Before breaking out the router and miter saw, stop by the store (or the storage closet) and pick up some small picture frames and adhesive putty. The hardest part is knowing what not to frame!
Decorative Return Vent Cover
A beautifully painted and decorated wall can be easily ruined by an unsightly, old return vent cover. Instead of buying an expensive new cover that looks just like the old one, opt for a piece of decorative aluminum sheeting. There are tons of styles to choose from, and all it takes is four magnets and some hot glue to hold it in place.
Ceiling Fan Turnaround
Cheap, ugly ceiling fans seem to be unavoidable. However, new ceiling fans are quite the expense (even the ugly ones). Upgrade a boring, old fan by coating the blades and metal components with high-heat black spray paint.
Door Knob Facelift
Black door hardware is very in right now, and with good reason. It’s bold, classy, and gives a finished, pricey look to an otherwise standard door. Instead of changing out all of the existing hardware in your home, this trend can easily be attained with a light coating of black metallic wax. Let it dry, and the bold, black hardware is all yours.
Replace Kitchen and Bath Faucets
Replacing faucets makes a significant impact, especially in small spaces, like powder rooms.
They’re relatively easy to replace on your own and can overshadow a dated vanity. They’ll give you a fresh, clean new look to help your bathroom sparkle even when it’s dated!
Refresh Old Hardwoods or Choose New Carpet
Carpet in an old home? Remove the vent cover to see if hardwoods lie beneath. If you’re lucky, you can remove the carpet to expose and refinish hardwoods!
If there aren’t hardwoods and you can’t swing new, consider an inexpensive patterned carpet instead!
Refresh Old Hardwoods or Choose New Carpet
Carpet in an old home? Remove the vent cover to see if hardwoods lie beneath. If you’re lucky, you can remove the carpet to expose and refinish hardwoods!
If there aren’t hardwoods and you can’t swing new, consider an inexpensive patterned carpet instead!