Adding value to your home and making it look all new can take a big chunk of your budget. Most times, you shift it till the end of the year since that's when relatives are visiting and because there is no time for you to renovate since you go to work everyday. However, there are simple and really little things you can do that will change the look of your house without much stress or cost. Here are eight(8) small changes you can DIY to your home without calling an expert or professional in interior decoration:
Replace Your Doormat
First impressions last long, your doormat is the first thing visitors will notice about your home. It creates the first impression of your home to visitors. The doormat is often overlooked in most houses as it is not something you change every month. If your doormat is old or tattered, you should change it to give your house a pleasant first impression.
Change Fixtures
Old and worn out fixtures and fittings show how old your house has been. Change your curtain rods, door knobs and other fittings to the types that are in vogue. The good thing about replacing these house fixtures is that they are not expensive at all.
Update Your Bathroom
Your bathroom is one of the places that add the most value to your home. A visitor might not enter your bedroom but can use the bathroom to ease themselves. Your bathroom facilities should be up to date. Check for leaking drainages, rusty taps or old knobs and replace them with modern ones.
Revamp Your Walls
There is no gainsaying that the painting of a house reflects the lifestyle of its residents. Scratches on the wall can be made less prominent by just a can of paint. You can brighten up your dull walls with various DIY designs and wallpapers.