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BUSINESS & HOME RENOVATIONS

Five Easy Cosmetic Upgrades That Can Help

to Sell Your Home

If you’re looking to sell your home, renovating before going to market can heighten the level of interest in the home, while
increasing the value of your property.
Of course, deciding how and where to update your home can be a bit daunting, while overly ambitious designs may turn off
prospective buyers. The goal of your renovations should always be to make a home appear warm, livable, and move-in ready to
help attract potential buyers, especially when you work with the best local real estate agents, who can help you get the best-
selling price for your home.

HERE ARE FIVE EASY-TO-DO COSMETIC UPDATES TO HELP INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK.

STAIN THE FLOORS MANICURE SOME CURB APPEAL
Updating the hardwood floors is a great way to update the rooms First impressions are very important, and this pertains to your
and bring cohesiveness throughout the home. But updating home’s exterior as well. Spending a weekend updating your
your wood floors doesn’t always mean that a full replacement home’s curb appeal can do wonders for piquing potential buyers’
is necessary. Simply adding a few coats of darker stain to your interest.
flooring can help revitalize it, hiding any signs of wear and tear Manicuring your lawns and shrubs, updating your mailbox,
from the surfaces. power washing the siding of your house, cleaning the windows,

INSTALL SUBWAY TILE and giving a new coat of paint or stain to any wood fencings, can
There has been some debate whether subway tile is a trend that all be great ways to update the curb appeal of your home.
will soon be on its way out, but as it stands, this simplistic style of
backsplash still reigns supreme in kitchen renovations. Subway
tile is crisp, clean, and bright, giving a kitchen a fresh look that
is neutral enough that it can work with many different styles of
décor. As a bonus, this timeless design has staying power that
will never feel dated. Due to its versatility, this kitchen touch-up
can be a great way to boost its value.
CHANGE OUT THE HARDWARE
Changing the hardware throughout your home can be a great
way to make older fixtures appear new again. Changing out the
knobs and pulls on your cabinets for modern brass or nickel can
help update their appearance. But hardware doesn’t just stop at
your cabinets. Updating your sinks, bathtub handles, and light
switches are all small features that can all work to bring older
features to a more modern look.
One simple yet effective method is to update the hardware
throughout your space. By swapping out outdated knobs and
pulls for more modern options, you can instantly revitalize the
look of your cabinets, sinks, bathtub handles, and light switches.
UPDATE THE PAINT
When you hear about giving your home a renewed look, usually
everyone’s first suggestion is to refresh the paint. This is because
it’s true!
Updating you’re the paint in your room can be one of the most
transformative things you can do to a room, even if it’s just
refreshing the white walls.
If you’re thinking of adding colour to a wall, try to stay neutral
with your colour palette to ensure you’re not scaring off potential
buyers with your bold choices. Light greys, beiges, and shades of
off-white are all good choices.

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