Moving to a new home can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. Dealing with packing, unpacking, and all the initial move-in tasks is enough to make you feel too exhausted to feel at home right away. Thankfully, there are some simple tricks to settling into your new place.

Take Care of Repairs Right Away

A leaky faucet or running toilet may seem like it can be put off for now. However, small issues in your new home can lead to big problems later on and even bigger bills for you. So, make sure these items are taken care of as soon as you move into your new place — or beforehand if possible. If you live in a rental, contact your property manager ASAP to schedule repairs. For homeowners, it’s fairly simple to do many common repairs yourself, and you can even save money doing so!

Throw Some New Colors on Your Walls

Nothing makes a home feel like your own like some fresh paint on the walls. There are so many ways to coordinate paint colors and create a palette for your new home. If you rent your home, just make sure to get the okay from your property manager/landlord first. You can look for deals on paint, as well as decor to further perk up your place. Then, save some more money by completing the job yourself. All you need are some basic painting supplies and a helpful tutorial to add a personal touch to your home. Make sure you tape off any borders, and cover your furniture before you begin.

Get Creative with Storage

A new home is an opportunity to get yourself truly organized. Having your home decluttered and tidy can help relieve stress and make you feel more comfortable in your new environment. So, look online for some creative storage solutions and then pick up all you need to organize your home. Retailers like Kohl’s have hundreds of accessories to get your home in order. Even better, you can easily find Kohls coupons or discount codes that can save you money on every shopping trip.

Add Some Air-Purifying Plants

It may come as a surprise to know that the air in your new home can get dirty quick. Luckily, air-purifying plants can help clear toxins, and they make for gorgeous, easy home decor, too! Best of all, you can score some majorly helpful plants for majorly low prices, if you know where to shop. Recently, Amazon has even gotten in on the house plant trend, and you can order any plant you want for a fraction of the cost.

Host a Small Housewarming Soiree

One of the best ways to settle into a new home, and meet your new neighbors, is to host a housewarming party! Even on a small budget, you can put together a soiree that will make you feel at home and your guests feel welcome. Many party supply stores offer coupons online that will save you money when picking up cups, plates and other essentials. When it comes to snacks and food, you can’t go wrong with essentials from Trader Joe’s. With their everyday low prices and $2 wines, you can stock up for your party, and stock your pantry too, without breaking your budget.

Making a house into a home can be easy if you know what to take care of first. Adding personal touches with inexpensive decor, paint, and home projects can make a home feel like your own.

Article written by guest writer Erin Reynolds with http://www.diymama.net.

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Increasing the resale value of your home is a good idea, regardless of when you plan to sell. Many homeowners complete DIY projects to save money; after all, it’s cheaper to purchase materials and do the labor yourself than hiring a contractor. But, homeowners save money on improvements only when the projects are within the scope of their capabilities. To help you get the most out of your improvements, we suggest both DIY and professional projects.

1. Make Roof Repairs

Making repairs to your home is important not only for maintenance purposes, but also to show potential buyers that you have been taking care of your home and preventing damage. One such repair is fixing your roof. Buyers shy away from homes that need roof repairs and new roofs because they fear a large expense immediately after investing in a home.

When you repair your roof, you not only prevent water damage, but you also attract more buyers who appreciate that you have taken care of the repair. You’re more likely to sell your home quickly when you repair the roof, and you are much more likely to get your asking price, too.

Of course, making roof repairs or replacing your roof is a home improvement project best left to the professionals. When hiring a roofing contractor, you should take the time to ensure you choose a reputable one.

Watch out for traveling contractors or those that come to town immediately after a storm assuming that you have roof damage. Get bids from several reputable, local firms and ask for references that you can call to ask questions.

2. Update Your Lighting Fixtures

One simple DIY home improvement is updating your lighting fixtures. Old fixtures date your home and don’t deliver the fresh look potential buyers seek. There are several ways to update your lights, from spray painting them to change the finish to completely replacing them. In fact, Good Housekeeping shares nine DIY ways to transform lighting fixtures for homeowners who do not want the expense of buying new ones.

If you do opt to replace your lighting fixtures, make sure you put safety first by turning off the light at the breaker box instead of flipping the wall switch off. You also should test the wires with a circuit voltage tester from a hardware store before doing any work.

Also, make sure that you replace a fixture with the correct wattage bulbs and avoid exceeding the maximum wattage of the fixture. And, always have an assistant to hold the fixture while you wire it or attach it to the ceiling.

3. Update Your Kitchen

Kitchen updates are one of the best ways to increase the resale value of your home because people use this room more than any other room in the house. Potential buyers look for updates such as stone countertops, tile backsplashes, islands, and high-end appliances. So it goes without saying that a kitchen remodel can be quite the undertaking.

Because an entire kitchen remodel gets to be costly, decide which projects fall within your budget and which you are comfortable completing yourself. For example, you likely can handle giving your kitchen a fresh coat of paint or installing a tile backsplash.

But, these projects can be overwhelming and costly if you do them incorrectly. Planning ahead when attempting DIY projects can save you a lot of time and money. When in doubt, consult your real estate agent to help you determine what’s worth upgrading.

There are several DIY and professional home improvements that will increase your home’s resale value. Hire a roofing contractor to repair or replace your roof if necessary. Then, update your lighting fixtures and your kitchen by practicing a project you’ve never done before and hiring pros to complete the ones that you can’t handle.

Article written by guest writer Erin Reynolds with www.diymama.net.

Now that spring is here, I have special incentives for buyers and sellers, such as money back towards closing costs and reduced commission when selling, so please mention this blog and you will also receive a free market analysis of your home, no strings attached.

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