Tips to Renovate Your House on a Budget
Making any renovations to your house is a great way to increase the value of your home while also making it much more comfortable for your family. However, remodeling your home can get very expensive. Keep these tips in mind to help make renovations to your home while sticking to your budget.
- Choose a new paint color – simply painting your walls can help to make your home feel like new. If you are planning on selling your house in the near future, choose neutral paint colors that will appeal to the most buyers.
- Look for pre-manufactured cabinets – instead of paying for custom cabinets, look for pre-manufacture cabinets that will fit in your kitchen. While you may have a limited number of design choices to choose from, there are plenty of colors and styles for a much cheaper price than custom cabinets.
- Replace worn countertops – if your countertops are worn down from years of delicious family dinners, consider replacing them with ceramic tile, which are very inexpensive to install. If you do not like the look of tiles, opt for a sanded and sealed wood countertop, which is very affordable.
- Choose new hardware – swapping out the hardware in your kitchen and bathroom can give an entire new look to the room. Choose hardware that matches with the style throughout the rest of your house.
- Look for secondhand appliances – many outlets and secondhand stores have new models of appliances that are gently used and will work for many years to come.
When making any renovations to your house, it is important to make sure to update your homeownerâ's insurance policy to cover the increased value of your home.Â
Contact Cook, Disharoon & Greathouse in Oakland, California for all of your home insurance coverage needs when redoing your house.
