Whether you are putting your house on the market or just need a new look, there are plenty of exterior renovation projects you can handle yourself. The best part is that most of them are budget-friendly and easy to DIY. Here are some of the most affordable DIY projects to renovate your home’s exterior:
One way to transform the entire look of your yard is to add a path or walkway. While it’s easy to spend a lot of money on professional hardscaping, it’s just as easy to make one yourself on a budget. Make a pathway with regular mulch or gravel for a quick and low maintenance option that’s easy on your wallet.
The numbers on your house might seem like a minor detail, but upgrading them can have a huge impact. There are countless options available for numbers, all in different styles and materials. Try changing up your old brass numbers for rustic iron. Exchange dated tile for modern options that are easier to read from far away. This project only needs a few basic tools and can be finished in a single afternoon.
Give the light fixtures on your porch or patio some attention. Even without completely replacing them, you can revitalize your fixtures with some careful cleaning. Use a broom or large brush to sweep away cobwebs and dust. You can also paint the fixtures to change their look without spending a fortune. Change out the lightbulbs for energy-saving LEDs for ongoing affordability.
Giving your front door a new coat of paint will enhance your curb appeal and add a fresh look. Opt either for bright and dramatic colors or a color that fits in with the trim and fixtures on your home. Contrast with the house’s paint color will make for an eye-catching change that only costs you a can of paint.
You can make a vast difference in your yard by spending some time on regular landscaping. This includes things like weeding, planting new bulbs or flowers, cleaning up the edges of the lawn and other simple DIY tasks. While seemingly insignificant on their own, doing these smaller projects will feel manageable. In the end, your hard work will combine to refresh the whole look of your front yard with no extra cost.
Susan Shuxian Hu has been a dedicated realtor serving in Silicon Valley since 2010. With great passion, outstanding negotiation skills and due diligence, she has helped many buyers and sellers in their real estate needs. Living in West San Jose for more than 14 years, she has broad knowledge in Cupertino, West San Jose, Los Altos and Saratoga. She has enormous patience working with buyers and never tired of showing all possible properties that may fit client’s needs. Clients appreciate her best service to their satisfaction. She specialized in luxurious real estate purchase in Los Altos, Cupertino, Saratoga and Palo Alto. She also helped friend and past client’s referral working in San Francisco, Foster City and far reached Bay Area.
Susan Shuxian Hu was graduated in East China Normal University in Shanghai with bachelor and master degrees in Bio science. She came to US in 1989 and earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics in Texas A&M University in 1996. After one year of postdoc in Southern Florida University in Tampa, she moved back to Orlando with her family and started working in Lucent Technologies. In 2002, Susan moved to California, Silicon Valley joined a start-up company. Since then she worked in high tech Corporation till 2009. Driven by her dream job pursuing, she found her passion working in sales by helping people in real estate after one year of education in De Anza business and real estate law study. Since then, she has been serving many people in Bay Area for their real estate needs.
With bilingual advantage, she has been actively working with Chinese immigrants as well as local engineers and residents. With rich high tech background and connection with Chinese community, Susan has served in luxurious real estate in last a couple of years.