{"id":19414,"date":"2020-10-01T09:52:50","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T14:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abodo.com\/blog\/?p=19414"},"modified":"2022-02-24T15:17:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T21:17:34","slug":"5-best-tips-for-affordable-home-remodeling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/5-best-tips-for-affordable-home-remodeling\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Tips for Affordable Home Remodeling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/rental-property-value-adds\/\">home improvement industry<\/a> is huge in the United States. In 2018, the total number of home improvement related <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ipropertymanagement.com\/research\/home-improvement-industry-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales totaled $394 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether a customer upgrades a single room\u00a0or their entire house, everyone wants their home to look as good as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1517581177682-a085bb7ffb15?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80\" alt=\"man climbing on ladder inside room\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s easy to\u00a0believe that\u00a0remodeling your home needs to be an expensive endeavor. But this isn&#8217;t true, as there are a number of tips to make a home look good that you can apply that aren&#8217;t expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to learn about different affordable home remodeling options that will make your home look better without breaking your budget, especially if you&#8217;re looking to add value to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/best-renovations-for-your-investment-properites\/\">rental or investment property<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Look for Areas to Repaint<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of getting new siding, consider applying a fresh coat of paint to the areas of your house that need it. For many homes, this will be around the front door and on other accent areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cascadeconcretesawing.com\/\">Cascade Concrete Sawing and Drilling<\/a>, &#8220;Try choosing a bold color. It should complement the other colors of your house but should stand out, drawing attention to certain areas. Repainting something as small as your mailbox can have a huge effect on how visitors feel when they pull into your driveway.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Hang Art<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look around your home for places that can use some personality or a splash of color. Hanging pieces of art is a great way to provide that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1589978292788-d0289b341678?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80\" alt=\"silver macbook on brown wooden table\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you go about drilling holes into your walls, try hanging cardboard pieces up where you plan to place the artwork. This can give you a sense of what it&#8217;ll look like in the end, and can also let you choose the bests layout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Upgrade Your Floors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have old or worn-out floors, that can give your home a\u00a0rundown feeling. Instead of re-sanding or finishing them, look for cheaper alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1444419988131-046ed4e5ffd6?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80\" alt=\"gray concrete walls with broken floor\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floor paint can help spruce up the look of your floors. It&#8217;s easier to do than other types of floor renovations. You can also look for tiles that you can peel and stick on top of your floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the money, you can look into a new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnushomeproducts.com\/blogs\/inspired-living\/exploring-your-options-whats-the-best-kitchen-sink-material\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchen addition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Give Your Cabinets Some Love<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabinets are another element of your house that can give your home a rundown or dreary feeling if they look dated. Instead of replacing them, repaint them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1574621974239-00deab554d60?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80\" alt=\"grey stove range oven\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also look for places to replace the hardware. If you have wooden cabinet doors, consider switching one of them to glass. This can highlight whatever you have inside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Clean Vinyl Siding<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinyl siding can help your home look new, but after a while, it too can start to look dated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of working with a professional company, use a power washer. If you don&#8217;t have one, a hose, scrub brush, and some elbow grease is more than enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Try These Affordable Home Remodeling Options<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you want to improve the look of your home, it can seem like every option is expensive. Yet as this guide explains, there are many affordable home remodeling options that you can take advantage of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any other tips on how to remodel a house? Make sure to tell us in a comment down below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoyed reading this article, don&#8217;t forget to take a look at some of our other blog posts for more guides and tips.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The home improvement industry is huge in the United States. In 2018, the total number of home improvement related sales totaled $394 billion. 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