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Are you looking to sell your house or just want to give it a fresh look? There are several things you can do to spruce up its look without blowing a big hole in your budget. The following tips will give your home that much needed facelift and probably improve its value.

1.    Paint

You will be amazed at what a fresh coat of paint can achieve. Hiring a professional to paint the whole house might be expensive, but you can save a lot by doing the job yourself. Even something as simple as painting your front door can have a significant impact. The door is the first thing your guests will see. A bold colour will make it look warm and inviting.

2.    Lawn installation

A new lawn can give your home a new lease of life. It will provide an aesthetic appeal and can create the image of a well-maintained home. There are several lawn installation options you can explore to achieve that lush, green lawn. Sod offers easy initial maintenance for an immediate green look. Seeding will enable you to pick specific grass varieties, while artificial turf will require zero maintenance.

3.    Update your kitchen

Replace your outdated kitchen cabinets with brand new ones. If they are still in perfect condition, you can reface them by replacing the doors. Repainting them can also do the trick. It is also a good idea to replace your old appliances, the countertops, flooring and sinks. 

4.    Update your bathroom

Paint over the existing tiles to avoid buying new flooring or walls in the bathroom. Installing a glass walk-in shower will spruce up the look and create the illusion of more space in small bathrooms. You can also place a few pot plants new the window to bring more colour and life.

5.    De-clutter

Get rid of everything you have no use for anymore. It could be shoes that you never wear, plastic baskets you never use or any other items that have piled up to create the current mess. You need to throw them away or sell them. Getting rid of all that stuff is easy, but maintaining a clean and organised space is not. So ensure you have containers on standby to throw away things you don't need.

Updating the look of your home does not have to cost an arm and  leg; all it takes is just a little thought. Just remember to consider both the indoors and the outdoors.