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5 DIY Tips That’ll Transform Your Home

February 20, 2020 by Susan Paige Leave a Comment

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It’s 2020, which is a great year for DIY-ers. The world of Pinterest and DIY blogs have skyrocketed us into a new era of decorating our houses. Say goodbye to pricey home furnishings and hello to sustainable, recycled/upcycled home decor. With the right resources, you can transform your living situation into an Instagram worthy space without spending a lot of money. 

Most people who plan on selling their home don’t want to spend too much extra money preparing to look presentable. Staging is an important step in the real estate process, but you don’t always need to go out and buy a ton of new items. In today’s article, I’m going to provide you with 5 DIY tips to take your home from outdated to fabulous and ready to sell!

 

Create additional storage

You don’t have to install a new closet or cupboards to upgrade your storage. Start by revamping what you already have. For example, repurpose old wooden planks for shelves in the kitchens and the bathrooms. Not only is this super inexpensive, but it’ll also make your home look more roomy and put together. Most people look out for good storage when house hunting, and some quick DIY upgrades can go a long way. 

 

Make your kitchen inviting

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms when it comes to the success of a house sale. We understand that kitchen remodels can be extremely expensive, but there are some very affordable options that won’t cost you much at all. Start by looking into repainting the walls with a brighter color or even adding a backsplash. Other DIY tips for staging your kitchen include creating a vignette by rearranging some of the decor to draw attention to specific parts of the room. You can do this with flower arrangements, cook books, and even appliances! 

 

Create a dining room tablescape

Have a dining room that could use some help? Have a little fun by creating an eye catching tablescape for it. Start with a tablecloth or throw and layer on placemats, centerpieces, napkins, plates, and silverware. Not only will this spruce up an otherwise bland room, but it will also make the house look more valuable overall. Try to match the look of the house and also keep it simple. The goal is to add taste, not overdo it!

 

Upgrade the landscaping

The exterior of your house is the first thing that people will see, and first impressions count. Start by adding grass seed to the front yard to help the yard blossom into something more lively. Have flower beds that could use some work? Add some new mulch to clean up your garden and create framing or walkways with stones. Fresh landscaping is one of the most valuable home improvements you can make and oftentimes yield the highest return on investment. And, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to hire a professional landscape. 

 

Declutter the house

When people view a house, the last thing they want to see is clutter everywhere. Declutter rooms such as the living room and bedroom by artfully rearranging furniture and decorations to create space within the room. Use items like books and pillows to bring attention towards eye catching parts of the room. These rooms are also good spaces to try out new storage ideas to assist in organizing all of your belongings! 

Staging your home doesn’t need to be an expensive and over the top endeavor. Use some of these DIY tips to add storage, create space, and direct people’s attention towards attractive features. You’ll have no issues impressing the people who come to view your home!

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