Easy Changes to Freshen Up the Look of Your Home

Some tips on some “quick” changes you can make that will make a noticeable difference to your home, without having to spend too much money:

• Pay attention to your home’s curb appeal. Rake up leaves. Mow the lawn. Clean up and edge your flower beds.
• Add color to your gardens with new annuals or plant some perennials that will bloom every year.
• Liven up your home with a fresh coat of paint. It’s amazing what a new color can do to your home.
• Bring in a potted plant or two to liven up your space.
• Rearrange your furniture.
• You don’t have to do a complete bath remodel to make things look great. Sometimes a fresh coat of paint and new towels is all you need. Ready to do a little more, but don’t have enough money to remodel? Update the sink, toilet, and fixtures.
• Add detail to your home with a nice crown molding. This is an affordable option that will add richness to the look of your home.
• Keep your kitchen counters clean and clutter free. Replace kitchen towels and potholders.
• Replace outdoor doormats.
• Clean window treatments. Replace broken or ripped shades/blinds. Dust blinds and wipe clean with a sponge. Take down draperies and wash/dry clean.
• Deep clean carpets and rugs.
• Clean out and organize your medicine cabinet.
• Wash your windows at the end of pollen season.
• Give yourself a new style and clean out your closets. Sort through your clothing, shoes, and bags and give away what you don’t wear.
• Declutter. Declutter. Declutter. It’s not a fun job, but once you’ve cleared out the clutter, not only will your home will have a fresh, clean look, but you and your family will be more relaxed.