Whether you are considering selling your home or you would just like to do some things to spruce it up some, here are 20 low-cost suggestions:
- Trim bushes so they don’t block windows and cut down on light.
- Buy a new doormat.
- Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in the winter) on your front porch.
- Put new doorknobs on your doors.
- Paint your front door.
- Edge the grass around walks and trees.
- Keep your garden tools out of sight.
- Be sure the kids put away their toys.
- Buy a new mailbox.
- Upgrade the outside lighting.
- Use warm, incandescent light bulbs for a homey feel.
- Polish or replace your house numbers.
- Clean your gutters.
- Put out potpourri or burn scented candles.
- Buy new pillows for the sofa.
- Buy a flowering plant and put it in a window you pass by frequently.
- Make a centerpiece for your table with fruit or artificial flowers.
- Replace heavy curtains with sheer ones that let in more light.
- Buy new towels.
- Put a seasonal wreath on your door.
So that’s my 20 suggestions. I am sure you have some suggestions too. Please comment and add your low-cost or free home improvement suggestions.
Realtor at InCity Realty
Joe Spake is a Real Estate Broker and Consultant, specializing in Midtown, Downtown, and East Memphis residential properties. His interests include architecture, community activism, music, photography and cooking. Get more great real estate information on Joe's Facebook Page. Call 901-870-3440 or Email Joe@spake.com
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