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Minor changes add up in reno You don’t have to tear your entire house apart to create your dream home here’s no disputing that renovations can be expensive, but they don’t have to be. Provided you don’t want to completely gut the house, your home can get a fresh new look for only a few hundred dollars.
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home, but laying down new carpet can be pricey. An alternative is to use vinyl flooring – there are many on the market now that imitate wood or tiles flawlessly – or with any luck, you’ll find hardwood floors under the carpet that just need a sand and polish. Also, if you’re looking to retile, you can save time and money by laying the new tiles over the top of the old ones.
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HANDLES, LIGHTS, AND OTHER FITTINGS
Most house and building magazines will tell you “just repaint the interior walls’’ but there are many other applications for a fresh coat. For the bathroom, there is specialised paint available to give your bathtub, vanity, or toilet an update, as well as another type for revamping the driveway or garage floor. In the kitchen, instead of ripping out the old wood fixtures and detailing, simply paint an ageless colour over the top.
Possibly the easiest and cheapest way to revamp your home is by updating fittings. There are so many unique and funky door handles available now that you can add some of your own individual personality to your home. Adding new light fittings to your home can be as expensive or inexpensive as you wish, and really add personality to a room. There are also light switch casings in myriad shapes and colours. Finally, giving your windows a new look is almost essential, and can be done relatively easily with new blinds or curtains.
REFLOORING Ripping up dead carpet often makes a world of difference to a
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