No matter how cool and big your family home is, the chances are you’re not 100% happy with it. Maybe you don’t have enough storage space, your floors need to be redone, or your kitchen needs a new look. Whatever it is, renovating your home from time to time is something you just have to do. What you don’t have to do, though, is waste a ton of money doing it. Just be frugal and renovate on a budget. If this is something you’d like to do, here are a few ideas to consider.
Use Second-Hand Resources
Redoing your floors is a huge project, but it doesn’t have to be the most expensive one as well. Instead of spending a ton of money on brand new flooring materials, consider using second-hand resources. These are just as good and look quite amazing as new materials, but much less expensive.
This is particularly true when it comes to reclaimed wood flooring, so don’t be afraid to look into this idea. You can save quite a lot of money this way, especially if you install the floors on your own. This will help your home look nicer and more appealing than ever, while still not breaking the bank.
Repaint Cabinets Instead of Replacing Them
We all spend a huge portion of our time in the kitchen, preparing meals for our family and friends. That’s why we want a kitchen that’s practical, functional, and appealing, but that’s not the easiest thing in the world. In order to bring some charm into their kitchen, most homeowners focus on the cabinets and decide to replace them.
While that’s quite all right, repainting them is much cheaper. They’ll still look more elegant than before, but you’ll save tons of money. Alternatively, think about replacing the handles, and give your cabinets a classier look in a matter of minutes. When shopping for handles look at the contractor packs in the regular hardware section of your “big box store” rather than in the cabinet section and you’ll save a bundle. Alternatively, look online for fancier handles at a discount price.
Spice up your living room
Focusing on one room at a time is crucial in all renovations, especially when you’re on a tight budget. That’s why you need to be careful which areas of your home you’re renovating, and in what order. Most people start with the living room because this is where they spend a ton of time, and where you interact with guests, so you might do the same.
Fortunately, spicing up your living room shouldn’t take too much time, money or energy. It’s all about boosting the visual appeal and making this space as cozy and comfortable as possible. It might be as simple as a coat of paint or you might want to get some new furniture (or gently used from a thrift store), or just add some new décor. These days there are some remarkable custom window screens that protect your interior space and make it more private and secure, that might be appropriate for your situation.
Open up the Space
This is one of the biggest renovation changes you could opt for, but it can still be quite affordable. Whenever you watch HGTV they are always opening up the living space and making it look bigger. If you have some building skills it might be something you could do yourself. You “just need to tear down a few walls”…
For this type of project, don’t be afraid to consult a professional. Find out where your load-bearing walls are, and stay away from those. Tearing down the walls between your kitchen and your living room shouldn’t be too hard, but be sure you know what you are getting yourself into.
Fix Your Backyard
If you’re lucky enough to live in a house with a backyard, you simply must make the most of it. Remember that spending time in the open is much better than being stuck inside your home all day every day. That’s why spicing up your outdoor space goes a long way and introduces big changes into your family home.
First, start mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes regularly. Next, get some outdoor furniture – cheap vintage pieces are quite acceptable as well – and add some pillows too. Perhaps a homemade barbeque pit or a small patio will make the unused area a major extension to your living area.
Renovating your family home is a challenge, but doing that on a budget is even harder. So, get creative, find out what might work for you, and start renovating!
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