Whether you’re looking to sell your home in the next year or you’re getting ready to put it on the market now, there are many home improvements you can do on your own to add value to your home. The average return at resale for home improvement projects is almost 65% of a project’s cost if the home is sold within a year. Many Calgary homes For sale sellers are channeling their creative side with easy DIY home improvements. From DIY home improvements to home decor ideas, we rounded up some of our favorites so you can get your craft on!
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets
Painting cabinets can be a major project, taking days, sometimes weeks, to complete. From the sanding to the priming to the multiple layers of oil-based paint, it is definitely not a task for the faint of heart. That being said, never underestimate the power of paint. Painting cabinets not only does wonders from a visual standpoint, keeping the existing cabinets will save you thousands of dollars.
Add Molding
It’s remarkable how simple it is to turn a plain, unfinished dresser into a lovely piece of furniture just by adding a few strips of molding. Add a strip of trim a bit to the side of the cabinet. Framing your bathroom mirror with simple stock molding and wooden embellishments. Framing your light fixture will improve the look of the foyer ceiling. Update your window trim. Add wood legs and trim to a bathroom cabinet for a polished look.
Replace Cabinet Hardware
New cabinets can be expensive, but new hardware can give a similarly dramatic facelift to the appearance of cabinets for significantly less money. Measure the length between the drill holes of your current hardware so that you know the right size to get, then choose a style that complements the existing style of your cabinets while also giving them an impressive new look. You can do the same for dresser drawers in the bedroom.
Add Curb Appeal
Are you tired of a shabby, uninspiring front entry? You can transform it with a few small accents and minor changes that will impress your guests and most importantly, make your house a more pleasant place to come home to. Paint your trim and siding and don’t forget your front door, consider painting it a strong color. Also, consider replacing the door handles and latch if they’re worn. New accessories, like the house number, mailbox and light fixture. Next, spruce up the walkway to the front door. Add a simple border of bricks, or other pavers, depending on the style of your home. Plant flowers, trim your shrubs and trees.
