3 EASY HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS

Given the choice, homeowners want to improve the appearance of their houses as often as they can. If you have a lot of money, this is no problem, but to a financially-challenged person who used up all extra funds to purchase their beautiful house, the task of remodeling or revving up its look from time to time may prove to be nearly impossible.

But there are simple ways to make do with what you have. Sometimes, there are things around the house, hidden maybe in the attic, basement or some obscure corner of some small room which can actually spruce up the look of your home.

MIRRORS. If you have a small area which you would want to appear bigger, add a mirror. It may be an unnecessary mirror hanging behind your daughter’s door which she never uses, or that old dusty one leaning against the garage wall. Dust if off, clean it up with vinegar mixed with mild soap to remove the smudges, then wipe clean with a damp old newspaper. Yes, a newspaper. 

Somehow, the ink and the newsprint combination does wonders for keeping any form of glass clean (this, by the way, works well on your car’s windshield and windows too). If you want the room to appear bigger, hang the mirror opposite a window, because the reflection of light will not only make the area appear bigger, it helps add extra light to brighten up a small space.

PILLOWS. Have you had that boring couch for the longest time, but never got the chance to have it updated through re-upholstering? Then add brand new character to the old couch by adding colorful throw pillows. Choose colors that complement your walls, or contrast (but not clash) with the color of your couch’s upholstery. Go wild when decorating throw pillows. Use old or vintage sweaters, add buttons or ribbons. Be as unique as possible, or use the throw pillows to unleash your creative side. Throw pillows are great ways to create a couch’s new look, because it’s so easy to change them periodically, at very little cost.

SPRAY PAINT. If you are not an expert painter, several cans of inexpensive spray paint may be the answer to revamping your old furniture. Back in the 80’s gilded gold furniture is all the rage. If you have been scratching your head, thinking of ways to update the crazy gaudy gold paint, then grab a few cans of black paint, cover the upholstery with either plastic or old newspapers and spray away! Even picture frames can look more modern and updated when sprayed black. The current trend is either industrial or simple clean lines, so anything flowery, too printed and overly-designed is certainly from another era. While you’re at it, you might as well update the avocado green or golden yellow appliances in your kitchen from the 80’s with appliance spray paint in either black or silver (industrial/steel looking).