{"id":10640,"date":"2023-08-12T07:11:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T07:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/guest-contribution\/5-small-budget-reno-projects-with-a-big-impact\/"},"modified":"2023-08-12T07:11:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T07:11:25","slug":"5-small-budget-reno-projects-with-a-big-impact","status":"publish","type":"guest-contribution","link":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/guest-contribution\/5-small-budget-reno-projects-with-a-big-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Small Budget Reno Projects With A Big Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all need somewhere to live; it\u2019s a fundamental human right. We need shelter, somewhere to cook, prepare for each day and relax as the evening comes along. Homeownership is an excellent dream for millions of people around the world. And, with some scrimping and saving and a touch of luck, you can own your own home. Buying a fixer-upper is the best approach for many people, as you can constantly renovate a house to improve it. Some people spend years slowly renovating their homes until they are in the perfect state. The renovation cost is also spread out, so it\u2019s not a significant upfront expense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we mentioned, renovations don\u2019t have to be massive; there are some small-budget, big-impact projects you can undertake at home to make your home seem modern, new, and improved. This helpful article will share six renovation projects you can achieve that won\u2019t break the bank and leave you feeling like you\u2019re living in a brand-new house. Read on to discover what they are.<\/span><\/p>\n

Install New Pool Fencing<\/h2>\n

If you live in a house with a pool, one small budget, big impact renovation, is to invest in a new <\/span>professionally installed pool fence<\/span><\/a>. You must have a pool fence by law to stop young children and pets from falling in and potentially drowning. There are a few options of pool fences available, from glass to metal and even timber. Contact some professional pool fencing companies to see what your options are. You can potentially install an excellent pool fence for under ten thousand dollars, making it a small-budget yet big-impact project. A new pool fence, as well as providing essential safety, will make your backyard seem brand new.<\/span><\/p>\n

Replace Kitchen Cabinets<\/h2>\n

Are your kitchen cabinets old, worn out, faded or falling off their hinges? Kitchen cabinetry has a lifespan of usually ten to twenty years. If you\u2019ve purchased an older home, there\u2019s a chance that your kitchen cabinets could do with replacement. You can get made-to-order kitchen cabinets for a small budget that won\u2019t break the bank. If you\u2019re handy, you can install them yourself and save some cash, or ask a handy friend or relative. Otherwise, a cabinet maker should be able to design and install new kitchen cabinets, and your kitchen will feel modern and pristine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Install Floating or Engineering Flooring in Your Living Room<\/h2>\n

This tip is if your living room has a worn or faded carpet. The carpet is not the best floor covering, as it tends to trap dust and dirt. It can be unhygienic and flare up respiratory conditions such as asthma or trigger allergies. A small budget renovation you can perform in your living room is to rip up the carpet and replace it with <\/span>floating or engineered flooring<\/span><\/a>. This type of timber flooring has the look of hardwood at a fraction of the cost. Depending on the size of your living room, you can re-floor it with this style of flooring for a few thousand dollars. Again, if you\u2019re handy enough, you can install it yourself, so the only expense is purchasing the flooring.<\/span><\/p>\n

Install Dimmer Lights Throughout Your Home<\/h2>\n

Lighting can make or break how a home looks and feels. You need ample lighting to see what you\u2019re doing at night or during the winter months, but you may want less artificial light in summer or if you\u2019re watching a film at night. You can install dimmer switches and globes throughout your home, which a licensed electrician can do for a few thousand dollars. This is a great low-budget renovation hack that will make a big difference. It\u2019s excellent to be able to dim your lights with the turn of a dial, allowing you to set the mood for indoor activities or turn up the lighting when you need to see, such as when you\u2019re working or cleaning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In The Bathroom – Regrout Your Tiles<\/h2>\n

Tile grout can come loose over the years, resulting in loose tiles and posing a problem, as bathrooms are wet, and you don\u2019t want water getting into your walls or flooring. A simple, cheap fix to this problem is to regrout your tiling. You can use this opportunity to choose a different grout colour to either match or contrast with the design of your bathroom. Again, <\/span>you can DIY this<\/span><\/a> – it\u2019s a medium-complexity job. Otherwise, a professional tiler can do this for a decent price. This is an excellent small-budget reno project that will revamp your bathroom.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Small Budget Summary<\/h2>\n

This helpful article has shared five small-budget reno projects that will have a massive impact on your home. From installing new pool fencing to revamping your kitchen and bathroom with small-scale projects, your home will feel brand new after you’ve arranged these. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6116,"template":"","class_list":["post-10640","guest-contribution","type-guest-contribution","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guest-contribution\/10640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guest-contribution"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guest-contribution"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}