How to Upgrade Your Outdated Home

Many people are looking for a way to upgrade their home but they may not know where to start. To be certain, there are many DIY projects that could be done around the property but not all of them are going to have the same impact, and some may just be too difficult (or expensive) to consider.

If you are looking for an easy place to start and a DIY project that can be done by almost anyone, here are some solutions for your consideration. Not only are they simple to accomplish, they will make a definitive difference in the look and feel of your home.

The best part is, you don’t need to be a maintenance professional in order to accomplish what you need to accomplish. Just look at the pictures and you can see just how easy it is to put these things into motion on your own property. Here are a few of our favorite DIY projects.

Make Your Doorknobs New – A simple coat of spray paint can work wonders on gold fixtures. Gold may be outdated, but bronze is definitely in!

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Give Your Garage Some Curb Appeal – If you have a standard steel garage door, you can upgrade it with some spray paint. Simply tape off the top row of inserts and paint them as if they were windows. It will look so good, it will even fool the neighbors!

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Improve Your Closet Doors – Adding a mirror and framing it on a closet door will instantly upgrade them from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Upgrade Your Air Filter Vent – Simply swap out your old air filter vent for a new, upgraded design. You can see instructions on how to do this here.

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Switch Plates – Are you tired of looking at the same, old switch plates? Grab some glue and scrapbook paper to give them an awesome upgrade.

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Change the Windows – No, I’m not talking about swapping out the entire window. Just change the look by adding some crown molding to the top area of the window.

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Use Paint Wisely – If you are in the mood for a change, just add a fresh coat of paint. You can change an old, outdated look into something modern.

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Bathroom Faucets – It is possible to upgrade your bathroom faucets with spray paint. No need to change them if they are working, just update them and make them look awesome.

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Dishwasher – There is no need to swap out the dishwasher if it is working. If you are tired of the old look, add some bead board with adhesive for a new look.

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Frame Your Mirror – If you have a frameless mirror in your home, simply attach a frame to the outside and it will look awesome.

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In the Shower – A removable wooden floor mat will make you feel like you are on vacation somewhere tropical. You can make your own by following these instructions.

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Ceiling Fans – It is amazing what a little spray paint can do for your ceiling fans.

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Painting the Trim – If you are looking for something to paint, start with the trim. The difference can be incredible.

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Via: Faith Tap

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