Mark Brandon is a master DIY builder who loves to share his experiences in home renovation and inspection. He leads the content team for Safe and Sound Property Inspections. In this article, he shares some tricks to make your house look brand new.
Your house is your most valuable possession. It can even be the only treasure that you can pass on to future generations. It is a timeless treasure that you can leave to your children when you reach the end of your age.
However, your house is made of material things. You already know that material things don’t last forever. They easily become outdated. You could hardly even notice the years pass by to see areas in your house already worn out.
It’s quite depressing to be living in an old, run down house. Since a house is your priceless possession, you would do everything you can to keep it in good shape. So, here are a few tricks to keep your house look brand new:
1 – A fresh coat of paint goes a long way.
This is the fastest and easiest way to change the look of your house. By changing the color of the wall or ceiling, you can get a different feel. A fresh coat of paint can definitely make your house look brand new.
2 – Colorful shades brighten your world.
Lights can also affect the mood in the house. Stylish lamps create a soothing effect in dark rooms. But you don’t need to buy a new lamp to create that new look. A dash of paint to an old lampshade will do the trick.
3 – Let some fresh air into the room.
It’s the clutter in the house that makes the house look old and run down. If you remove the clutter, then you will get more free space to breath in some fresh air. You can also give a new look to your house by rearranging the furniture so that it makes the impression of a bigger space.
4 – Update your windows.
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You can make your old house look new by changing the windows. Although that can be quite expensive, you don’t need to change the entire window to give it an update. You may just need to give it a good coat of fresh paint on the frames.
5 – Uncover the floor.
If you’re tired of looking at that boring old carpet under your feet, then you can replace it with laminate floors. There are a variety of styles available in bundled packs from your local home improvement store. You can get these bundled packs and do the installation yourself. Laminate floors are not only pretty but also durable. They are designed to last for many years.
6 – Fix the yard.
After fixing the interior of your house, you can now go outside to give your house an awesome exterior. You don’t have to spend a lot to complete this task. You only need to do some cleaning and minor repairs to the garage or some mowing at the lawn. Perhaps the plants in your garden need some trimming. The idea is to make the house look neat and clean.
And that’s it! The real secret to make your house look new is to keep it neat and clean. All these tricks boil down to this one thing. A clean house makes your home always looking brand new.
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Author: Mark Brandon
Mark Brandon is lead content curator for Safe and Sound Property Inspections. He enjoys sharing new insights from his experiences online through his blogs.He is a family guy who is extremely engaged in his career.