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03/10/2022
Owning a home entails some renovations along the way. If you want to upgrade your home in a low-cost, DIY way, keep reading this post by Archer Cleaning & Restoration Services in Minneapolis.

Owning a home comes with the great responsibility of keeping it in good condition throughout the years. Of course, the most significant home repairs and improvements require professional equipment and seasoned experts; however, there are many things that homeowners can safely do to keep their properties safe and livable. Therefore, this post from Archer Cleaning & Restoration Services will walk you through a few cost-effective projects you can do on your own to upgrade your home.

If your property has been affected by an accident or natural disaster, the Archer Cleaning & Restoration Services team is here to help! Call them at 888-436-3499 to have a damage assessment and a free estimate to restore your home. Remember they are available 24/7; hence, reach out whenever you need the best cleaning and restoration services in Minneapolis.

DIY Projects to Upgrade Your Property

Kitchen

Your kitchen is a pivotal room; after all, it's the one area in your home where you can gather your family and friends to cook, share meals, and spend some quality time together. Therefore, it is vital to keep it current and in good condition. Luckily, updating your kitchen doesn't have to be expensive; thus, here are the most cost-effective kitchen renewals you can do on your own:
  • Replace the cabinetry: Cabinets play a huge role in your overall kitchen appearance; that's why replacing your cabinetry is necessary by the time it's worn out, outdated, or severely scratched and damaged. To this end, you can look for pre-fabricated cabinets on sale at your local home improvement store or online marketplaces to stay within a budget.
  • Paint your cabinetry: An even more cost-effective way to revitalize your kitchen cabinetry is by painting your existing cabinets. If you decide to go with this task, make sure to degrease all the cabinetry to sand and prime it before adding a couple of paint coats. Once this task is finished, you'll see how your kitchen will look like new.
  • Install new cabinet knobs and drawer pulls: Caring for small details is essential to remodeling your kitchen; therefore, consider replacing your cabinet knobs and drawer pulls for practical, modern-style, and low-cost newer hardware.
  • Paint the kitchen walls and ceiling: Even though it might take more effort than the other kitchen renovations mentioned above, painting your kitchen in a more complementary color can make it seem more spacious, better-lighted, and welcoming.
  • Improve the lightning: It's no secret that lighting plays a crucial role in upgrading any space; plus, considering that your kitchen is a central part of your home, it pays off to check on its lightning. If the bulbs installed emit a cool light, make sure to replace them with halogen bulbs. As simple as this sounds, it will create warmer, more natural daylight lighting in your kitchen.

Call Archer Cleaning & Restoration Services at 888-436-3499 to get a free estimate on property restoration services or to learn more about the best cleaning and restoration services in Minneapolis.

Bathroom

If your bathroom was built a long time ago, it might be possible that the fixtures have rust stains that won't come off, the tiles could be damaged, and the vanity might look outdated. If that's the case, here are some projects you can undertake on your own to revitalize and upgrade your bathroom:
  • Update bathroom fixtures and fittings: You can make your bathroom look more current and stylish by installing a new faucet, showerhead, towel bar, sink, and vanity.
  • Install new flooring: If your bathroom flooring looks damaged and old, you can replace it with a luxury vinyl plank material; after all, this type of flooring looks aesthetically pleasing, it's easy for you to install inexpensive, and ideal for bathrooms due to being waterproof.

Landscape

Finally, it's essential to go over the improvements you can make to your backyard and front yard. Taking care of your property's landscaping is especially important during spring and summer; after all, you'll probably want to make the best use of your yard during those times of the year to host barbecue parties, outdoor gatherings, bonfires, or pool parties. Either way, here are some DIY projects to keep in mind when revamping your home's landscaping.
  • Revitalize the lawn: Nothing adds as much to the landscape of a property as a green, healthy, thick lawn; considering that, make sure to check its condition; if it's weedy or patchy, make sure to mow it and get rid of the thatch before adding compost, fertilizer, and lawn seeds. Once the job is done, it will take a couple of weeks for the lawn to thrive and look tip-top.
  • Add plants and flowers: It's no secret that the local climate can be harsh on many types of plants and flowers; however, you can use native species to add color and enhance your property landscape; for example, you can place wild geraniums along the walkways of your house, or improve your front door with cardinal flowers.

Home damage due to fire, water, or mold can happen to anyone; fortunately, you can rely on the Archer Cleaning & Restoration Services team to have your property restored in the event of a hazard! For more information about the best cleaning and restoration services in Minneapolis, call them at 888-436-3499.

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