If there is anything that HGTV home makeover shows have shown us, it is that there are many ways to change the look and feel of your home. As your own haven from the outside world, your home should be an expression of who you are and what you enjoy. Sometimes achieving the picture-perfect update is costly and frankly impossible to implement. Moving to a custom-built home is also expensive and not always ideal.

There are however a few budget-friendly ways to give your home a makeover and add to its curb appeal. These methods will prove cost-effective, improve the efficiency and value of your home, all while increasing your overall satisfaction with where you live. It doesn’t take much to completely transform your home’s look and feel.

Replace the Siding

The exterior of a house is meant to protect the interior from the outside elements. Over time, the outside elements take a toll on the exterior of the house. To keep the exterior’s purpose of protecting your home, there comes a time when you need to replace the siding on your home. If your siding has cracks or holes in it, animals, moisture, and mold can creep inside and deteriorate the skeleton of your house. Failure to keep the outside elements from coming in will cause further damage to your home.

In addition to preventing mold and lack of insulation, replacing the siding on your home improves the overall presentation. Fresh siding will increase your property’s value and will look more attractive to prospective buyers. Many neglect to replace their siding because they fear the costs associated with it. However, they fail to recognize that often, the associated replacement costs disappear when compared to the additional profit they make on the final sale price. Ultimately, the more enticing your property is, the more valuable it is to you and any potential buyer.

Whether or not you are looking to sell, the many different types of siding can completely change the look of your home. Your ability to customize this change for your home will help you express your personal style in a simple but effective way.

Install New Windows

Compared to most home renovation costs, replacing your windows is one way of transforming the exterior and interior of your home instantaneously. Contrary to popular belief, there are many different types and styles of windows that can help you see the world in a whole new way. As an added benefit, window replacements are much less expensive than most other projects. Replacing your windows also has the potential to increase insulation which will reduce energy bills and limit outside noise. In choosing new windows, you can also customize the safety measures and the way light comes in and out of your home. Window replacement proves to be a cost-saving measure that also enhances your way of life.

You also save on costs when you decide to replace the windows independently. While there is a process to replace windows, the project is fairly easy. Be sure to purchase high-quality materials to help you with the replacement project. Doing so will ensure you are successful, and the windows are sealed properly. The satisfaction that comes from working with your hands, in addition to your new view, will increase your affection towards your home and those that walk by.

Add a New Door

Just like the exterior of your home, your door’s exposure to the outside elements can take a toll on its sustainability. The constant opening and closing, in addition to the constant flux of wet and dry elements, can wear down your door. Replacing your door can help insulate your house and provide savings from an energy and general maintenance perspective.

Given the many different types of doors, door replacement is an excellent way to give your house a new look. Like most things, doors go in and out of style. If you are bored of your entrance and want something that better reflects your tastes, replacing your door is much easier, not to mention cheaper, than replacing your house. New doors also come equipped with additional safety measures, which can improve your peace of mind. Keep your house stylish, up to date, and safe with a new door.

Repave Your Driveway

Another way to increase your home’s curb appeal is to repave your driveway. How you properly maintain your driveway will depend on the type of asphalt or concrete you have and your environment. Over the course of your driveway’s life, water and small debris will sneak into the cracks. With the natural melting and freezing temperatures throughout the year, the water and debris will expand and contract, accordingly, creating new cracks and causing more damage.

To mitigate these challenges, most experts recommend you seal your driveway every two to three years. Sealcoating will prevent you from having to redo your paving too soon. A fresh sealcoat can improve your driveway’s presentation, protect it from the elements, and provide a safe surface to drive and park your cars.

Everyone wants their house to be the cutest on the street. You do not need a major makeover to make that happen. There are many ways you can enhance the look and feel of your home. Replacing the siding, installing new windows, adding a new door, and repaving your driveway are just a few of the available options. 

Completing these projects is a natural part of your general house maintenance. Naturally, maintenance costs money. But if you budget and schedule your projects accordingly, you will find the upkeep process less expensive and more enjoyable than you might think. Not only do you increase the value of your home, but you have the added benefit of customizing it to your tastes. That’s right, you have the power to achieve a ritzy makeover without a tv crew and design expert hovering over you. You are the design expert!

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