10 Smaller Home Improvement Projects
  1. Interior Painting
    A fresh coat of paint can really brighten the interior of your home at a reasonable cost - especially if you do the job yourself. Choose neutral, popular colors that will appeal to most buyers.
  2. Exterior Painting
    An old, peeling coat of exterior paint can really ruin the curb appeal of your home - and turn off potential buyers before they even get through the door. A new paint job can work wonders to restore a home’s outward appearance.
  3. Repairs
    You will probably have to repair any broken or malfunctioning household systems before you close anyway - so why not do it upfront before the problems detract from your sales effort?
  4. Refinish Wood Floors
    Damaged or stained wood floors can really make a home look shabby. With a relatively inexpensive refinishing job they can look as good as new.
  5. Quick Kitchen Fixes
    The kitchen is a critically important part of your home to most buyers. A dated or unfashionable kitchen can really hurt a home in the marketplace. If a full kitchen remodel doesn’t make sense, any small and inexpensive projects that jazz up the room are probably a good idea. Painting cabinets, replacing hardware, changing faucets, and installing new flooring are all reasonably priced projects that can make a huge difference in the look of your kitchen.
  6. Replace Old Linoleum Floors
    If your kitchen, laundry room or baths have old or unattractive linoleum, it may be worth replacing the flooring. The impact is significant for a generally reasonable cost.
  7. Add Landscaping
    Installing some well selected plantings can really improve the look of your yard and curb appeal of your home. Avoid costly projects involving earthmoving and extensive plantings; instead select shrubs that will look their best during the anticipated selling period.
  8. Lighting Maintenance
    Check all of the lighting fixtures in your home and replace any that are not working or are dated and unattractive. Make sure all fixtures have working bulbs and that all light switches are in operating order.
  9. Fix “Sticky” Doors
    Check all of your interior doors. Do they open easily and close all the way? If not, have them planed or adjusted so they function properly.
  10. Fix “Sticky” Windows
    Check all of your windows. Do they open and close easily? Do they lock properly? Are there any cracks or broken panes? Fix any problems and make sure that all windows have screens.
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