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Home DIY ideas for 2022

If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market in 2022, you’ve probably heard about how there’s been an uptick in demand for single family homes due to employers allowing employees to work from home, and many people hazing significant amounts of money saved up from not socializing throughout the pandemic.

While there’s plenty of demand for homes, first impressions are everything in the real estate industry which is why you can’t just list your home as-is. To prepare for putting your home on the market, you can start by getting a free home appraisal and considering the DIY tips in this article to help boost your home’s value.

Suggested quick fixes

One of the simplest changes you can make to improve your home’s value is painting your front door black. Real estate experts have found that homes with black front doors sell for more than $6,000 on average. If black doesn’t fit your home’s overall color scheme, you can choose alternatives, however it’s important to choose a color scheme that’s either monochromatic, analogous, contrasting, or complementary using the color wheel.

WIthin your home, giving extra attention to the kitchen can yield significant returns. Getting new knobs and pulls for your cabinets, and changing out your home’s light switch plates. Most home improvements stores carry these accessories for a few bucks a piece each, making them affordable. In most cases you just need a screwdriver to make the switch.

Refresh your space

Adding colorful plants to your home is another simple project you can tackle that can boost your home’s value by as much as 10%. To boost your odds of success when building out a garden, you can use bark dust as the much of choice for your garden.

Much comes in a variety of colors to match the color schemes of most homes. For example, red toned mulch pairs well with warm exteriors, grey mulch blends well with cool-toned exteriors and architectures, and straw and brown colors is a style that works with many more homes. 

The final tip we’ll call out to help you sell your home quickly  is experimenting with “found object” art in your home, which is simply displaying a natural or man-made object in a way that focuses on its beauty or design. For example, you can make a pair of antique oars look great by mounting them horizontally over a fireplace. 

Heather Jones
Heather Jones
Hello! I'm Heather Jones, a dedicated writer and expert in the fields of DIY projects, home improvement, and emergency preparedness. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, I'm committed to sharing practical tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your home and life.

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