Admittedly, spring has been a little late in coming this year. However, now the good weather has finally arrived, it’s time to don the marigolds, arm yourself with screwdrivers, hammers and paintbrushes – and start sprucing up the home.
Fancy a new look for the lounge or a kitchen transformation? It’s entirely possible to give your home a new lease of life, without blowing a hole in your budget. Here’s a few great tips to help you.
Great Home Improvements on a Shoestring
Paint kitchen units.
Is your dated kitchen getting you down? If your cupboards were installed a few decades ago, you’re probably keen to get a new, modern kitchen – but without thousands to spare, this may be an impossible dream. The good news is that it’s easy to update your kitchen cupboards yourself. Simply take the doors off their hinges and remove any accessories (e.g. door knobs or handles). Then, sand the doors down and apply a primer. Daub a couple of coats of paint in your chosen shade, reattach your doors, and you’ve got a whole new look for the kitchen… for a fraction of the cost.
Clear the clutter.
Nothing makes a house feel more cramped than clutter. If your hallways are full of bicycles, winter coats and toys, and your living area is overflowing with books and DVDs that you don’t really use – now is the time to clear it out! This doesn’t mean selling it all. Rent out a self-storage unit instead, which provides you with additional storage space at a refreshingly low cost.
Treat the floorboards.
If you live in an older property, it’s likely that you’ll have some nice floorboards under your old, stained carpets. Take the opportunity to peel back a corner of your carpet to see what’s underneath. If the floorboards look in good condition, you should be able to easily varnish or stain them – which will instantly add period appeal to your home. Whilst you’re treating the floorboards, put your living room furniture into storage to get it out of the way.
Paint the walls.
Painting your living room or hallway a different colour can instantly update your home – at a price that suits. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can create all sorts of different effects on your walls. For example, it’s relatively easy to add coving or dado rails, or to create a ‘feature’ wall with different shades of paint.
Sort out the garden.
No UK summer would be complete without a soggy barbeque or two! Whatever the weather, it’s nice to have an area where you can retreat to with a good book when the sun’s out – and if your garden is looking like a tip, you won’t get the best out of it. Set aside a weekend to sort through all the clutter in the shed – disposing of what you don’t need, and putting seasonal items into a self-storage unit. Hire a pressure washer to clean any patio areas, and invest in some small shrubs to give your garden some colour.
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Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into some serious home improvement? If you’re looking for self-storage units for your belongings, get in touch with us today. To find out more, simply visit our site.