Have you been staring at your kitchen cabinets in the past few years just wanting to change them? Or maybe you would love a backyard deck for enjoying fresh weather in springtime. Whatever the case, you may be looking into updating your home on a budget.

While a lot of interior remodeling and home projects can end up being very costly, there are some simple things you can change that can actually make your home look new but that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

As you plan to update your home that you bought through a VA purchase or other mortgage type, with the idea of potential resale in mind, consider these following tips for updating your home on a budget:

Do you hate the kitchen cabinets?

Kitchen cabinets have long been a make or break component of home sales. For some reason, there is just something about an ugly kitchen that sends people running. If you are looking into selling your home in the future or you’re one of the few people who ever bought a home while simultaneously hating the kitchen cabinets, perhaps it’s time for an upgrade. Instead of hiring a contractor to pull apart your kitchen, your cabinets may simply need a fresh coat of paint in a new color and more importantly, new handles. You’d be surprised at how you can make old-fashioned cabinets look modern with a few tools and some buckets of paint.

Do you want a backyard deck?

Granted, this may not be the easiest thing to do if you want a huge deck but a simple area where you can sit outside and enjoy your morning cup of coffee can be as simple as clearing out space in the yard for laying some concrete or tile. To make things more simple, you can easily order interlocking pieces of wood tile online that you simply place outside your backdoor for an easy “porch.” Or, if you have any talented carpenters in the family, see if they’d be willing to build you that fancy dream deck for a great deal.

How does your front door look?

Enhance your curbside appeal with something as simple as adding flowers around your walk-way and painting your front door. There’s just something so chic about a door that stands out in a bold color. As long as it combines with the overall exterior of the front of your home, your home could look like new with a freshly-painted front door.

Does it just need new paint?

If you haven’t painted your home since you moved in, chances are that that’s all that’s missing to update it and even increase home value. Choose a color that appeals to you and that would enhance the ambience and invest a bit into paint and do this project yourself to save money. It’s easy and won’t cost you too much but will make the whole home feel like new.

How’s the lighting?

With outdated lighting making your home look old-fashioned, it could be time to invest in new lighting. From track lighting to chandeliers, there are simple ways to freshen up a home’s environment. Because lighting is a big deal for home-buyers, this simple update could make a huge difference if you plan on selling your home in the future. While lighting fixtures can sometimes be a bit pricey, shop around. Additionally, look for light bulbs that are energy saving so you don’t wrack up a high electric bill with your fancy new lights.

In Conclusion

Sometimes updating your home can be as simple as changing the lights or painting your cabinets. There may be some more expensive updates you want to make but if you’re looking to save on costs for an overall remodel, consider the tips mentioned above. It can actually be easier than you think!