Replace the toilet seats. This is a quick, easy, and cheap way to spruce up your bathrooms. Replace an outdated bathroom sink with an updated pedestal sink. Refurbish old, worn-out cabinets with fresh paint or a nice finish. Repair the grout in tile backsplashes, floors, and tub surrounds. Add a new backsplash in your kitchen. Install new countertops if they’re outdated or if you need to bring your home up to current area standards. Add new, multifunctional kitchen faucets. Add cabinet space and/or increase storage space in the kitchen pantry. You want to touch up your kitchen and bathroom without spending too much time or money. If your budget is limited and you have some good do-it-yourself (DIY) skills, or you know someone who does, you can make these improvements for minimal cost.
LIGHTING
I’ve talked a bit about lighting when it comes to staging your home, but it applies here, too. Updating the lighting in your home is a cost-effective way to improve your home, increase its value, and bring you a great ROI. Assessing the lighting in each area of your home will give you a quick idea of where to bring in more light. Rooms with abundant windows greatly benefit from natural light, as your home will be seen during the day. Supplemental light is necessary for rooms with smaller windows or little natural light.
For artificial lighting, you can use:
Overhead lighting (general lighting and ambiance)
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