Dreaming of changing your home’s aesthetic without spending an entire paycheck? While looking into tips online, suggested projects such as a full room renovation or furniture purchase might break the bank. However, we understand that when the seasons change your taste in décor might as well. The good news is there are so many ways to spice your home up while maintaining a budget. From giving furniture a new life to changing up your entryway, you can make your home look totally different in no time. Ready to wow your friends and family? Here are our favorite tips to give your home some inexpensive love.

 

Brighten up your entrance.

What is the first thing you see when you look at your home? For most homeowners or renters, it’s your doorway. If you want to brighten up your exterior and be the star of the neighborhood, start your home makeover at your front door. Pick out a fresh coat of paint that matches your taste and the season, then get to work. The average cost of painting your front door is only about $150 [1], meaning you don’t have to empty your wallet to make a statement.

 

For another low-cost door decoration, make a floral wreath. Using faux flowers adds a green pop to your curb appeal and makes it possible to keep the wreath up in any season. Depending on the season or occasion, you can make your wreath heart-shaped, circular or customize it to fit any aesthetic.

Give new life to old furniture.

Do you have an old desk or table that is begging to be replaced? Skip the furniture store and give it a little DIY love. While making your wallet happy, refinishing furniture on your own gives a personal touch to your home.

Once you've chosen the piece of furniture you want to revive, gather the DIY materials necessary for the job. The materials needed will vary based on the current finish of the furniture and if it has already been painted in its past life. Regardless of the work-in-progress item, get your sandpaper, safety glasses, and stain ready for your craft [2]. 

While it might take a while to finish the item of your choice, you can still have a good time. Grab your project equipment, a snack and get ready to make memories that you will be reminded of daily.

Teach your home new tricks.

Who doesn’t want to make their life easier? By teaching your house new tricks, you can automate and create a space that works for you, all while being controlled by your smartphone or voice. With the ADT mobile app paired to your system, you’re able to control the thermostat, locks and cameras inside your home. By transforming your home into a smart home, you’ll have more time for cooking, staying active or even bigger home renovations.

Stain, stain, go away!

Do you have carpet in your house? Over time, pets, children and (let’s be honest) regular life can alter the appearance of your highly visible floor. A simple way to make your home look brand new is to bring your carpet back to life.

Before running out and purchasing anything, try making your own cleaning solution at home. Many tough stains can be eliminated using household items and created in under five minutes. In a spray bottle, mix detergent, vinegar and oil solvent (nail polish remover also works) to tackle stains on synthetic carpets. For natural fibers, add ammonia to your mixture [3]. Based on the stain on your carpet, make sure to alter the ratios in the solution and test a small portion prior to the entire carpet.

Safety tip: when working with chemicals, never mix ammonia with bleach.

If your homemade solution won’t cut it, don’t worry. Rather than purchasing an entirely new carpet that can cost thousands, there are several options out there that won’t break the bank.

Create an outdoor space that sparkles.

Weather permitting, an outdoor space can be a breath of fresh air. At night, the typical outdoor porch lights can be too bright. For more magical evenings, hang up bistro lights around your porch and get ready to elevate your entertainment aesthetic. These inexpensive lights are easy to hang, customizable and can be controlled from your smartphone with ADT’s Smart Plugs.

For those chilly nights, a fire pit is sure to warm you up. While this addition may seem expensive, there are several options that are around $100 [4]. Pick your favorite exterior location, gather your materials, and with a little hard work you’ll have a fire pit that is begging for s’mores. The best part about a homemade firepit is that you can make it your own. There are many stones to pick from that suit any exterior vibe. For a modern look, use round stones and glass to surround the fire, and if you want an industrial setting, try retaining blocks. No matter the season, nights around the fire create priceless moments.

What is the first home improvement update you plan to make?

 

Sources:

[1] https://howmuch.net/costs/paint-exterior-door               

[2] https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-refinish-furniture/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90140efad1a

[3] https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/stain-removal/easy-carpet-stain-solutions

[4] https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/hardscape/build-a-fire-pit-in-a-few-hours-for-under-100

[5] https://www.thespruce.com/diy-backyard-fire-pits-4142011

 

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