3 Budget Friendly Home Improvement Ideas

When it comes to home improvement, many homeowners believe they have to spend thousands of dollars to make something happen. This however is completely false. You can improve the look and feel of your home for less than $500.

 

Don’t believe us? Well keep reading and you will discover 3 home improvement ideas that are easy on the budget.

Idea #1 - Add a Fresh Coat of Paint

 

Are your walls looking a little old and washed up? If so, a fresh coat of paint may be just what you need. You can transform a boring room into something brilliant with a bucket of paint. That’s the power of painting. It's also why it's one of the most common home improvement ideas.

 

While there is no need to be a pro to paint your home, it is important you at least know the basics of painting. Otherwise you will do more harm than good.

 

Idea #2 - Add Crown Molding

 

If you are looking to add a little charm to your home, crown molding is the way to go. And don’t worry, it's not as difficult as you might think. One thing you will need to do is cut the material with a saw.

 

To make this process a little easier it's best to use a molding that is made out of lightweight polystyrene foam and coated in hard plaster. This type of molding is easier to cut and install. All you need is a little joint compound and it will go right up.

 

You don’t have to worry about any tricky angles or ragged joints. You can literally cut and paste. It's so simple you can have it done in a weekend.

 

Idea #3 - Caulk The Bathroom

 

Caulking is a home improvement idea that often gets overlooked. But it is one of the easiest ways to keep your bathroom looking new.

 

Over time the caulk around the bathroom will start to show signs of aging. The most common signs are cracking and brown spots around the edges.

 

Anytime caulk cracks, it opens the door to mildew as water is able to seep through and make its way to other parts of the home. To avoid this type of problem, add a fresh bead of caulk around your bathroom.

 

The great thing about caulk is that it is very cheap and very easy to apply. All you need are a few tools you probably already have around your house, and an hour of time.

 

While caulking is easy, you still want to take your time and do it right. Otherwise you will need to caulk again next year.

 

And there you have it. Three of the most budget friendly home improvement ideas out there. All of which can be done for less than $200.

 

You don’t need to bust out walls or buy all new furniture to improve your home. Something as simple as adding a fresh coat of paint, or caulking the bathroom, will go a lot further than you realize. And the best part is neither one will break the bank.