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Low cost home improvements Can be a wise movement If you fix the right places And improve the right spaces Your small effort will be worth every cent.
When you think of home improvement, like many homeowners you probably picture having to spend thousands of dollars. You may even contemplate having to take out a second mortgage on your home. Or you may think you have to be an expert at decorating or carpentry. Often the previous examples ring true, but not always. In fact, you can receive a boost in your homes appearance without borrowing thousands of dollars or hiring a $200 an hour contractor to do it. The trick is what I call strategic improvements. These are improvements you can do cheaply in the least amount of time and receive the best results when you're finished. When it comes to improvements there are 3 main areas of your home that captures the most attention. Those 3 areas are the kitchen, the bathroom and the front or entrance of your home. These ideas should work to spark your imagination, they shouldn't limit you. Not knowing your home I can only provide general suggestions. So take these ideas as starting points and move on your own unique inspirations and ideas. Let these suggestions work as a spark used to light your own inspiration and creativity. Here are the 3 areas you should focus your attention on when it comes to strategic improvements: I. The Home Front or Entrance This is the area of your
home that greets people. People form their first impression whether you
have a well taken care of home or a neglected one based on this area.
Simple items like friendly
plants and other greenery with creative containers can make excellent
symbols for your front porch or entrance.
Remember when it comes to
the entrance ... less is often better, keeping it simple is
friendlier and more inviting than crowded and cramped.
II. The Bathroom Most bathrooms can use a
creative touch, so why not add a touch of art to your bathroom. For
example a bold art print with a matching high quality gold frame can
work wonders.
Adding decorative towel
racks and thick towel displays can give your bathroom a cozy warm touch
and feel.
Aromatic soaps resting in
decorative bowls can add an aromatherapy touch to your bathroom as well.
III. The Kitchen This is a place where your
creativity can run wild. How about sprucing up those old cabinets with
new hardware. Just replacing the knobs and hinges can boost their
appearance.
It's surprising how this
can jazz up an otherwise lackluster kitchen quickly and easily without
spending the big bucks for new cabinets. A nice new coat of varnish can
also work wonders for your wooden cabinets.
Conclusion
By applying these suggestions to your home
you'll add a touch of coziness, comfort and style for less than a
hundred dollars. But more important you would have demonstrated your
creativity and imagination in getting the most use from the least
amount of money. As a result your home, your wallet and your
self-esteem will all receive a healthy boost.
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