For many, the satisfaction of finally moving into that new home can be tainted when they come to realise they have no leftover funds to spruce it up and renovate it to suit their tastes. However, home renovations needn't cost a huge amount of money.
With this in mind, there are a number of helpful guides and tools out there that can help you curb the spending when fixing up a property. This guide from Sunny, for example, boasts a wide range of easy to carry out DIY fixes that can be carried out with little to no expense.
From upcycling furniture - great for your pockets and the environment - to sprucing up groutwork and sealant around bath fittings, there's so much that can be done to make a home your own on a limited budget.
Sunny also conducted a survey and discovered that 62% of those who took part purchased a home that needed decorating to suit their tastes while 16% chose to invest in a fixer upper.
Everyday chores such as pressure washing patios and changing light fittings and bulbs are cheap to do but offer an instant facelift throughout the home, making areas appear as new again without very little cost.
It's easy to get carried away making plans for decorating and renovating a property but sometimes the simplest fixes make all the difference until you have the money in the bank to carry out the big jobs.
Swap fitting a new kitchen for painting the cupboard doors or ripping out the tiles in the bathroom for some tile paint to give the walls a new lease of life. There are plenty of ways to renovate your property with very little effort and cost.
Five easy home renovation tasks to carry out
1. Clean up or replace sealant around baths and taps
2. Give walls a fresh lick of paint - use this tool to find cheaper alternatives to expensive brand paints.
3. Pressure wash patios and deckings to remove dirt build up and grime.
4. Gloss woodwork around the home - a fresh coat of white gloss paint can brighten up the space and make furnishings look slick and new.
5. Clean up grout - that space between tiles can start to look grubby over time, get to work with a stiff brush and come cleaning paste to get it looking like new again.
Take on these tips and make your new home your home in no time, with no risk of going over budget.
