| Some of the least expensive home improvements will | | | | If you have a fixer-upper or a 'cozy' abode where |
| spruce up your home, give it a new look or feel, make | | | | space and budget is at a premium, or a fixer-upper so |
| it appear more spacious our cozy depending upon | | | | needy that you just don't know where to start, begin |
| what look you are going after. Home improvements | | | | with changes that are both visually stimulating and |
| that require some investment but add interest or value | | | | practical. Affordable updates that make your home |
| to your home may include cabinetry, spiral stairs, | | | | appear more elegant, spacious and livable can be |
| flooring, wall treatments, or landscaping. | | | | money in the bank. Some ideas include: |
| If money is tight, you can make changes to your home | | | | - Spiral Stairs: Few home improvements make as |
| that simply do not cost a lot of money. Some | | | | dramatic a statement - on as reasonable a budget - |
| suggestions include: | | | | as spiral stairs can. Perfect for basements, lofts, and |
| - Rearrange furniture, drapes, and rugs: Thoughtful | | | | small living spaces of all types. Believe it or not, this is |
| arrangements include diagonal arrangements of | | | | an economical, do-it-yourself project. |
| furniture, rugs - or both - that can create a unique focal | | | | - New Cabinet Hardware: Old hardware can date |
| point in any room. Try pulling your drapes to the side, or | | | | even the most traditional cabinetry. Check with your |
| using just one gathered in the middle with a tieback. | | | | local furniture refinisher and see if he has anything you |
| - Plants: Greenery can make a huge difference in the | | | | might be interested in. |
| appearance of a room! Pull back those drapes; fill a | | | | - Bathtub Liners: These are available in all price ranges |
| vacant space with different-size plants in pots at | | | | - be sure to do your homework and get the best price |
| different heights. Stack a few on a table or bench | | | | before you make a decision. Often it's cheaper and |
| behind a sofa that is flat against a wall. | | | | easier to have a professional do this one. With some |
| - Lamp Shades: There are tons of great lampshades | | | | creativity and careful budgeting, you can explore |
| to choose from - this is a great way to add color, | | | | interior design options and affordable home |
| style, and ambiance that you can change with the | | | | improvement upgrades that will give your home a |
| seasons if you like! | | | | much-needed facelift - whether it's a gallon of fresh |
| - Hit those garage sales! Need we say more? This is | | | | paint or graceful econo spiral stairs to open up your |
| a homeowners dream come true when it comes to | | | | unused space! |
| redecorating on a budget. | | | | |