DIY Project Craft Ideas

Depending on the current condition of your home, minor upgrades typically have a higher return on your money than tackling major renovations; the latter typically takes longer and easily go over budget. However, not all updates improve the value of your property. Limit your home improvements to the location, value of neighboring homes, consumer demands of that area. If you don't have exceptional skills at home renovations, or don't see the work as a hobby, stick to minor repairs and interior updates. While tackling larger renovations yourself may save money upfront an end result screaming "novice craftsmanship" will ultimately cost you more money than it would have if the work was done by a general contractor.

A successful interior design project is not determined by the cost of its components. Keep an open mind and blend less expensive components with a few chick pieces by visiting thrift stores, antique boutiques, and warehouse retail stores catering to Minneapolis, MN real estate owners. There are different ways to do this and you do not have to spend a lot. Find a few easy to replicate ideas below.

Add some Pizzazz Outside; It's what brings buyers inside: The best place to start your updates is outside. Increasing the curb appeal of your home provides a great return on your money.

o Clear up clutter, dig up overgrown trees and shrubs and replace them with newer less expensive shrubbery.
o If you have the numerical portion of your address listed on your home, make sure they are visible and well kept.
o Make sure your deck looks nice and fresh. Nothing hurts the look of a home worse than a lackluster outdoor entertainment area.
o Update your doors by applying a new coat of paint, new hardware, or change them completely. You can find closeout doors at home centers, salvage yards, antique stores, flea markets, etc. Find a door that matches your home style and discard old and worn doors that date your exterior
Make your interior sparkle on a budget: Once you have the buyer in, they are going to expect an interior on the same level of quality as they experienced outside. There are many ways to update the interior of your home on a budget.
o Clean and arrange the bedrooms, living room, bathroom and kitchen properly. Consult the internet or your real estate agent for staging tips.
o Organize otherwise cluttered spaces such as under counters in the bathroom and kitchen inexpensively with lined wicker baskets. Store away everything from hairspray, makeup and medicinal items to household cleaners and linens that would detract from the beauty of your home.
o Give your home a fresh coat of paint and keep up with current design trends, without being too trendy. Before you start painting, study what most buyers are looking for. Spruce up one tone interiors with an accent wall -- a splash of color in an otherwise beige room can be very appealing.

Custom Artwork on a dime: Reuse disposable pieces of your favorite products for custom wall art.

Mix and match Drab and glam and create appealing Furniture on a budget: Each room within your home should have a lifestyle with a well defined function. Create unique room appropriate furniture in a jiffy.