Interiors

Ways to Upgrade Your Home Over the Weekend

Sometimes your home is in need of some upgrading, whether minor or major. Thankfully, there are plenty of different ways that you can upgrade your home, and not all of them will cost a fortune to complete.

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If you're just looking for something new and exciting, or if you need to replace that dated room in your home, the following are a few ways you can upgrade your home over the weekend.

Paint

Painting your home is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your home. After a while, the paint on your walls can become chipped, dirty, or dated, and a fresh coat of paint will bring new life to your room. Painting is also something you can do on your own, so you don't need to pay someone else to do it. Even if you're not an experienced painter, reading a few painting tips will help you learn the best approach and allow you to knock out your new paint job in one weekend.

One tip you should remember: before deciding on a paint color, buy a sample of the paint and put it on the wall of the room you want to paint. Seeing the paint in person on the wall will help you choose the best color option instead of guessing based on a small paper sample.

New Floors

Changing out the floors in your home is also something that can be done over the weekend. You have so many different options to choose from too.

Carpet is always an easy and inexpensive choice. You can buy some at your local home improvement store and install it yourself, or you can have someone else do it for you.

Hardwood flooring is also a popular option. Hardwood floors are easier to clean and can open up a home. Plus, with retailers like Hardwood Bargains, purchasing hardwood floors can be just as inexpensive as carpet.

If you want the look of hardwood without the hassle, you can opt for laminate. This is something you can easily put down yourself, and you have a variety of style and color options to choose from too.

Fixtures

Another great way to update your home is to change out dated fixtures. Replace dated light fixtures throughout your home with something more modern. You should also replace old faucets and doorknobs too, as these can make your home look older than it really is.

If you don't have the funds to replace all the fixtures, invest in spray paint. You can buy brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze spray paint and bring new life to old fixtures. This is a great way to quickly and cheaply upgrade your home.

Cabinets/Counters

If you have dated cabinets and counters, you can also update these over the weekend. You can buy pre-made countertops at most local home improvement stores and install them yourself, or you can have someone from the store install it. This minor change can bring new life to a dated kitchen or bath.

If you have dated cabinets, consider painting them. A new coat of paint or stain can easily upgrade an old cabinet. Plus, adding a new, modern knob or handle on the cabinet can also make the cabinet look like new.

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