Tackling some or all of these 10 home improvement projects will improve the look and efficiency of your home without breaking the bank.
Seal gaps and cracks on exterior of house
Cost: Less than $25 in caulk.
Benefit: Savings of 10% to 20% on heating and air conditioning bills.
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Replace return air filters every 1-3 months
Cost: $20-$40 a year.
Benefit: Extends life of heating/cooling equipment, saves on energy.
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Paint exterior shutters
Cost: $20 to $40 for gallon of exterior paint.
Benefit: Improves curb appeal and increases resale value.
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Replace hardware in kitchen or bathroom
Cost: Drawer pulls start at around $2 each; towel bars at $10.
Benefit: Gives room updated look at minimum cost.
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Add a paddle ceiling fan
Cost: $35 and up.
Benefit: Greater comfort and lower energy bills in summer and winter.
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Repair cracks in patio, walk, or driveway
Cost: $2-$5 a tube of concrete patch caulk.
Benefit: Extends life of concrete and prevents erosion under slab.
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Wash Dirty Window Screens or Replace Torn Screens
Cost: Around $15 for screening and new spline.
Benefit: Spruces up the house and makes open windows bug proof.
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Update room light fixtures
Cost: $25 and up.
Benefit: Modernizes a focal point of rooms.
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Replace damaged weather stripping and thresholds
Cost: $5 to $15 for weather stripping, $10 to $25 per threshold.
Benefit: A seal at doors and windows can save 10% in energy costs.
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Brighten up a room with paint
Cost: $15-$35 a gallon for interior paint.
Benefit: Changes the look of a room at minimum cost.
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Can you give tips on how to pick out contrasting color shades to complement rooms?
#14 CPR
Check, Patch, Repeat.
$5-10 of duct tape, feather,wet finger.
seal that duct work.Turn on the AC or furnace,run the feather over the duct work if the feather moves or wet finger gets cold or warm-patch it-repeat.This tip will save hundreds.
John Cannamela
http://www.infraredsurvey.com
The quickest way to change a room is add color and that can be anything frome the paint on the walls to the pictures you hang. Every object adds interest and color is vital.