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5 Great Home Improvement Projects Under $5000

One thing about owning a house is that you are the one who is responsible for paying the price that comes with making all of the home improvements. And so, in between paying a mortgage, keeping up with the utility bills and caring for all of your house’s maintenance needs, we totally understand why you would look for how to spend as little money as possible on major home improvement projects. We did a bit of searching around for you and have provided five projects that you can get done for under $5,000. Here goes:

Landscaping. Before someone even begins to set foot into your house, they will notice your lawn. That’s why, especially during the spring and summer months, it’s important to have some landscaping work done. This doesn’t just consist of mowing the lawn, but also trimming hedges and bushes, planting flowers, installing a water feature (if you would like)—in general, coming up with an overall landscaping design for your front and backyard to last you year round. A thorough job will run you approximately $4,000.

March 13, 2013

Household

5 Easy And Low Cost Home Upgrades

When it comes to selecting home improvement projects, you might be worried not only about the expense and difficulty involved, but also the potential for return on investment. After all, you don’t want to sink a ton of money into your property with no hope of getting it back. Even if you stand to enjoy your upgrades for a few years to come, you have to seriously consider how much that satisfaction is worth to you. For example, knocking down a wall between two bedrooms to make one huge living space might please you, but you’ll lose money on resale with a listing that features one less bedroom, and that’s in addition to whatever you spend in the process. Luckily, there are tons of home upgrades that will improve the look of your space for very little cost and effort. And while they may not add to the overall monetary value of your home, they definitely stand to up the ante when it comes to aesthetic appeal.

Color trends. Whether you’re thinking of painting the interior or exterior of your home, you should know that this is one project that you can not only complete on your own for little expense (and with little skill), but it stands to make your house more modern and appealing to the average buyer. The trick is to capture timely trends where color is concerned. Since shades tend to go in and out of fashion fairly quickly (within a few years), it behooves you to update the color palette for both your own enjoyment of the space as well as a means of gaining the interest of buyers.

February 13, 2013

Money Saving Tips

5 Ways To Save Money On Supplies For Home Remodeling

Many homeowners get to the point where they are excited to remodel their homes in a big way. When this is the point at which you find yourself, you’ve got a lot of exciting activity on the horizon. A remodel is usually a pretty big project, and it can get to be incredibly pricey, as well. When you’re remodeling your home, it can quickly get to the point where you might want to save money just about any way that you can. The costs can all start to add up, and anything that helps you save some cash might be a welcome suggestion. As it turns out, the building materials and supplies that you’ll use are typically the most expensive parts of your remodel. There are a few ways that you can mitigate this cost, though, and ultimately save yourself a decent amount of money on the entire project. We’ll talk about ways that you can make sure you’re able to save a few bucks when it comes to the supplies that you’re going to need for your upcoming home remodel.

1. Make Sure You Purchase the Supplies. A lot of times, the contractor will want to purchase the supplies that get used in your home remodel. Of course, if you’re tackling the task yourself, this isn’t something about which you’ll have to worry. If you’re going with a contractor, though, see if you can get them to let you pick out the materials that are used. This way, you can make sure that you’re not paying for more expensive materials than you really need.

February 12, 2013

Household

Easy And Inexpensive Home Improvement Ideas For The New Year

New Year’s resolutions are difficult to hold for a number of reasons, but if you’ve made the decision to improve your home this year there are plenty of projects you can undertake without breaking your back or the bank. Give your home the makeover it deserves this year by trying out some of these budget-conscious home improvement ideas for the New Year. Transform your home without wreaking havoc on your budget.

January 10, 2013

Book Reviews

Thrifty Fixes – Home Decorating Ideas That Will Fit Your Budget

The Little Book of Thrifty Fixes For The Home by Bridget Bodoano

Thrifty Fixes is a really neat book. It takes about an hour to read the whole thing and it is jam- packed full of interesting tips on how to decorate your home without spending a lot of money. Especially right now when people are living on tight budgets, it’s a must-read for anyone looking for a reference book on home decorating.

The thing I like the most about this book is that it gives you practical advice on how to use what you already have around the house rather than encouraging you to go out and buy more! The theme is to do more with less and to not discount old furniture, lamps, etc, but to improve them instead. The author also provides tips on how to get the most for your money when you do purchase things for your home.

The author provides tips on everything from flooring to walls to storage. She discusses ways to make your room look larger and many other interesting topics. I liked the way she wrapped everything up by talking about ways to ensure your home is energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

Here are just a few tips found in the book:

1. Smarten up your bathroom simply by buying matching towels. They can be purchased at large supermarkets and they don’t have to be expensive.

2. Economy furniture is often made of less material and can look skimpy, so when purchasing furniture, be sure to choose “robust and chunky” over thin and skimpy.

3. Don’t always buy the cheapest products as although it may solve current budget deficiencies, it could turn out to be a false economy. For instance, if you buy a sofa, consider its durability and how long you would like it to last.

4. Fashions come and go, so buy the classics that will outlast the fads.

5. Don’t worry if all of your pictures don’t match. Using a single style of frame will unify a mix of prints, paintings, and photographs.

July 25, 2009

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