Who says you have to renovate an entire room to increase its value and improve your lifestyle? Small and subtle alterations or changes can be made in order to save money yet attain desirable results.
Do it Yourself Projects
Let’s say you’ve got that tired old paneling on the walls in one of your rooms. Rather than tearing it all down and starting over try this instead. The first step is to completely clean the paneling with a sponge or rag and soapy warm water. Next with sandpaper that is it least 200 grit sand the paneling top to bottom. Doing this will ensure the adhesion of whatever covering you decide upon. By filling in any holes, grooves or dents with drywall compound you will assure yourself a smooth flat surface. After allowing 24 hours drying time, do it again (because drywall compound contracts as it hardens). After another 24 hours of hardening time use sandpaper of 15 grit to smooth the surface. You are now ready to wallpaper or prime and paint.
Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans and light fixtures, like almost anything else, go out of style after a time. To replace old lighting fixtures doesn’t require a master electrician; the wires are there already. You may however, want to make sure that the power to the fixture on which you are working is shut off. What to do with that old ceiling fan. If it still works take off the blades and give it a good cleaning. Shop online or visit your nearest home furnishing or hardware store and pick up some new fan blades. You’d be amazed at the difference alternate style/color of fan blades can make.
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