Household Tips and Improvements
Home improvement can be expensive. Here are seven house hacks that'll help you give your home a new look without breaking the bank.
Home improvement can be expensive, and not everyone is willing to spend thousands of dollars on it. This is why we’ve compiled a list of seven house hacks for when you want to do some home improvement but don’t want to break the bank.
1. Maximum impact changes
Invest in features that will make the biggest impact like your flooring. Polish your existing boards or rip up old carpets to reveal a completely new look.
2. Re-use, recycle, and refurbish
Bring your old chairs and sofas by getting them re-upholstered in a new colour or print. It gives them a vintage feel, and this is much cheaper than buying a replacement.
3. Plumbing? Leave it.
One of the best ways to save money on a bathroom or kitchen renovation is to leave the plumbing where it is. You’ll be better off modernising your space by changing the cabinetry, fixtures, and tiles.
4. Update tired walls with a statement wallpaper
Wallpaper is an inexpensive material, but it’s often overlooked. There are different varieties to choose from, and they can suit any room — even the kitchen or bathroom.
5.Use natural light to enhance rooms
A room with limited light can look small and cramped. Natural light gives the illusion of space, so the installation of a skylight is a great investment. A new light fixture can also make a bold centrepiece.
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6.Skip the new tiles and re-grout instead
To completely tile an average-sized bathroom, you need to pay between $1,500 and $2,500. However, re-grouting your tiles can bring your bathroom back to life without the hefty price tag.
7. Create space by installing floating shelves
Are you running out of space? Then, floating shelves are for you. They’re an affordable and stylish storage option for every room in the house. If you want to save even more cash, you can reuse old timber.