{"id":1184,"date":"2020-06-15T18:24:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T18:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/?p=1184"},"modified":"2020-07-09T18:29:12","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T18:29:12","slug":"inexpensive-home-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/15\/inexpensive-home-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"Inexpensive Home Improvements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working with an unlimited budget is the dream when upgrading and improving your home.\u00a0 That unfortunately isn\u2019t the reality for so many of us, but this doesn\u2019t mean that you are stuck in a cardboard box with no options.\u00a0 There are plenty of ways to give your home a little refresh without shelling out your savings.\u00a0 Try a few of these and see where they take you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Refresh Your Kitchen Cabinets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A focal part of your home is the kitchen.\u00a0 Your cabinets are a huge part of what your kitchen looks like.\u00a0 Don\u2019t stay stuck in the 1970\u2019s with outdated wood doors and drawers.\u00a0 Get creative with painting them a fun color or staining them to give them new life.\u00a0 There are lots of YouTube videos and tutorials on how to go about painting your cabinets &#8211; it\u2019s a pretty manageable project to take on that is easy without feeling overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Replace Old Outdated Hardware<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Take an older dresser and find some funky unique knobs and pulls and voila!\u00a0 You\u2019ll save money without having to purchase a whole new piece of furniture.\u00a0 It really is surprising how new hardware can give something a fresh perspective.\u00a0 Update your kitchen and bathroom knobs too \u2013 it will be a small inexpensive change that will lead to big results.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The lights in your house can give it a cozy, homey feel.\u00a0 Replace older lightbulb with LED bulbs for a change.\u00a0 Not only are they more cost effective in the long run, they use less energy and last way longer than traditional bulbs.\u00a0 There are many options for color warmth and tones to achieve your perfect setting.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1186\" src=\"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen cabinets\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Welcome Home!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Paint your front door a fun statement color.\u00a0 One sure fire way to be welcomed home every day is to be greeted with a happy color that waves as you approach your house.\u00a0 It\u2019s also a great way for visitors to pick out your house from all the other ones.\u00a0 This pop of color will be an automatic update to the exterior of your home without all the expense of painting the whole house.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bathroom Update<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An easy, inexpensive way to refresh your bathroom is changing the sink faucets or shower hardware.\u00a0 You can change the whole look of your bathroom with a different metal or finish that will sparkle.\u00a0 Replace that standard builder grade faucet with something that makes you smile when you wash your hands.\u00a0 The same for your shower, invest in an upgraded shower head and you\u2019ll be singing (even off-key) every time you use it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Upgrading your home doesn\u2019t have to be a huge undertaking with the expensive price tag that comes with it.\u00a0 There are plenty of budget-friendly ways to achieve major results.\u00a0 You\u2019ll not only be happy with your renovations, but feel accomplished taking on the home projects yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working with an unlimited budget is the dream when upgrading and improving your home.\u00a0 That unfortunately isn\u2019t the reality for so many of us, but this doesn\u2019t mean that you are stuck in a cardboard box with no options.\u00a0 There are plenty of ways to give your home a little refresh without shelling out your&hellip; 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