Guest post by Liz Schneider, Dollar Bank
Whether you are thinking of selling your home—or just want to spruce it up—here are some inexpensive ways to increase the value of your home. Some require plain old elbow grease. Some require you spend a little bit of money. However, each suggestion offered will take less than a day to complete (unless you consider yourself “home-improvement challenged”).
1.Cut bushes, trim trees, edge sidewalks and driveways
2.Install matching light fixtures
3.Refinish or paint your front door
4.Refinish your hardwood and tile floors
5.Clean out the clutter—everywhere
6.Shampoo your carpets
7.Power wash the exterior of your home
8.Install matching switch plates and outlet covers
9.Replace door knobs
10.Reseal your concrete or asphalt driveway
11.Oil your door hinges
12.Replace your doorbell
13.Paint your kitchen, living rooms & bathrooms
14.Add crown molding
15.Install a new mailbox
16.Get rid of weeds growing in cracks in sidewalks & driveways
17.Paint your front & back steps/deck
18.Power wash sidewalks & patios
19.Replace kitchen & bath with faucets that match
20.Hang a mirror to create the illusion of more space
21.Install new towel bars and toilet paper holders
22.Paint your fence or railings
23.Install new street numbers on your home
24.Plant perennials/flowers
25.Fertilize your lawn
What would you add to this list?