Embarking on home improvement or DIY projects can seem overwhelming. Just because doing it yourself might save money doesn’t mean you have to tackle it alone. Fortunately, there are a variety of cost-effective home improvements available that are both simple and budget-friendly.
Reddit users recently shared their top home upgrades under $100. As someone who enjoys affordable DIY projects, I found their recommendations to be quite intriguing.
Even if you rent your home, many of these suggestions are still applicable. A number of the projects and items mentioned can be easily moved with you if you relocate. Here are some of the most clever ideas, according to Buzzfeed:
- ‘Switch out your regular lightbulbs with warm LEDs. Brands like IKEA and Amazon Basic offer great options. Just make sure to pay attention to their Kelvin value, which indicates the color temperature. A 2700K value is typically considered ‘warm white,’ while a higher value can create a cold and unwelcoming atmosphere.’
- ‘Repainting my kitchen cabinets for $100 was a fantastic choice. It’s a straightforward process: clean, sand, prime, and paint with two coats.’
- ‘Installing dimmer switches in the bathroom completely changed the lighting experience. Say goodbye to being blinded by bright overhead lights in the middle of the night!’
- ‘Revamping our old brass ceiling fans for less than $20 was a game-changer. By disassembling, painting with oil-rubbed bronze spray paint, and staining the blades, they now look amazing without breaking the bank.’
- ‘Applying weather stripping around poorly-insulated doors not only cut down on utility costs but also made our drafty house much more comfortable at a low expense.’
- ‘Investing in a bidet was a revolutionary decision. I now feel like I’m living in the future compared to using other bathrooms.’
- ‘For a constantly humid bathroom, consider upgrading the fan with a $25 humidity sensor switch. This easy swap with the old wall switch automatically activates the fan when moisture levels rise.’
- ‘It’s the small upgrades that bring daily joy. Swapping out standard beige outlet and light switch covers in the kitchen with ceramic and stone ones that match the backsplash made a huge difference. It’s astonishing how many basic products the builders used.’
- ‘Having ’50s era light switches and covers throughout our home was a dated eyesore. Opting to paint them instead of replacing saved us $600. With just a day and $30 spent on materials, they now look much more appealing!’
- ‘Ditch the outdated ‘boob lights’ for a more modern alternative. Replacing all of ours made our ’90s house feel updated and fresh. It’s incredible how much of an impact this change can have.’
