5 Easy Home Upgrades You Can Do Now
With summer travel plans put on the back burner this year, you may be spending A LOT more time at home. And that’s got you thinking … hey, why don’t I finally tackle some of those home improvements on my list? Many of the upgrades listed below are not only affordable and easy to do yourself, but they actually add value to your house. Have a look, then pick out one or even a few to get done this weekend.
Keep Rolling With New Carpet
Nothing refreshes a space like new carpeting. Sound like too heavy of a lift? Not if you find an affordable, local source with reliable installers. Sloane’s Carpet Secret has a unique model that gets you the best prices on premium carpet. They go directly to the largest U.S. carpet mills and hand-select carpets with very slight imperfections. So, you get 70% off. Plus, they only use master installers who take care of measuring and installing with precision.
Kitchen Cabinet Roll-Outs
You’ve seen them on home renovation shows frequently and wondered, “Why don’t I have those in my kitchen?” Cabinet roll-outs, also called rolling shelves or slide out trays, are really just short-sided drawers. They’re a lifesaver for your back, as now everything that’s usually tucked away in the back of your cabinet is at your fingertips. You can make these yourself if you’re handy, or choose from a plethora of options from home improvement stores.
Wallpaper–Just One Wall
Even five years ago, you may have searched for wallpaper options and not come up with much. But today, it’s everywhere. And the best part is there are so many colors, patterns, textures and categories (think peel-and-stick wallpaper), you’ll have fun finding the paper that expresses your personal design statement. Now, don’t go crazy! Choose an accent wall such as behind the master bed or in the entryway. With just one wall to cover, you can splurge for a more expensive, one-of-a-kind paper. Check out this tutorial for how-to advice.
Closet Organizer
Tap into your inner Maria Kondo, and finally organize that unruly closet. Wire shelving systems are the least expensive, but you’ll find a range of prices and configurations. Plus, these systems increase your storage space and make cleaning a cinch, too. Almost everything hangs on the walls, keeping the floor clear for easy vacuuming. With the simpler, wire shelving systems, even a novice can tackle this install with a drill, a level and some basic hand tools.
Refresh Dingy Grout
You scrub and scrub, but that tile grout just won’t come clean. There are easy remedies thanks to a host of new products. Check out products like grout colorant or refresh that let you swipe new grout color over the existing grout. You’ll be surprised at just how “new” your tile looks without actually undertaking the massive project of retiling.