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Ok, let's be real, a lot of us would love to upgrade our houses, but maybe we don't have the time or money (or patience) to completely gut it. With a few simple swaps and a couple of new coats of paint, you can make it feel like you've completely flipped your house *without* the price tag that would come with actually flipping it.
1. Let's start with a big one…replacing hardwood floors is E X P E N S I V E. Instead, try out Howard Products Wood Polish & Conditioner made with beeswax to help bring the shiny finish (that you haven't seen in years) back to any wood surface — floors, tables, legs…you name it!
2. Get a professional-looking gallery wall by using this kit that includes everything you'll need — seven frames, a hanging template (that shows you exactly where to put nails!!), hardware, and even some black-and-white prints that you can use if you don't have enough photos printed already.
3. Freshen up your stained or discolored grout with a grout pen because sometimes no matter how much you scrub, it never seems to go back to its original state. Plus this pen is mold-resistant and covers up to 150 feet of grout area, so you can feel confident in your ability to complete this DIY project.
4. Boost the curb appeal of your house by adding a set of magnetic decorative hinges to your garage doors to give them an entirely new look, without actually having to get a new door — and they don't require any drilling or tools. Just stick them on and watch your neighbors stare with envy.
5. According to Home Made Lovely, you should invest in a rug that actually fits in your space instead of picking an awkwardly-sized one just because it's cheaper. The ideal setup for your rug is to have it be at least partially under all your furniture, if not completely under it. You don't want to have a rug that is too small for the space, leaving your chairs and couches fully off of it.
6. Keep out unwanted noise and drafts by adding an under-door draft stopper that easily slides under doors or windows to help seal any gaps, which'll keep the heat in and the sound out.
7. Declutter that junk drawer in your kitchen by installing a set of 3D-printed KitchenAid tool holders designed to attach to the bottom of your cabinets or shelves to finally give you a place to store those super awkwardly-shaped tools.
8. Add a peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash to give any room a ~trendy~ backdrop that doesn't require actually figuring out how to remove the old tiles and install new ones. Since this is a temporary solution, you don't have to feel guilty about wanting to switch it up down the road, either.
9. Or go with a more colorful peel-and-stick faux-gel tile backsplash, adding that accent feature you've been dreaming of.
10. Upgrade your showerhead so you don't have to worry about whether or not the water pressure is going to cooperate with you today. This one also has two heads so you can create a perfect spa-like oasis every time you shower.
11. Create the perfect accent wall with peel-and-stick wallpaper without having to worry about the permanence of painting it.
12. Reseal all those unsightly and irritating cracks in your tub, tile, and counters with this caulk to help make your bathroom look brand new with crisp white lines just like when you first moved in.
13. Change up your countertops with a DIY paint kit that makes them *look* like granite instead of spending a small fortune and far too much time replacing them.
14. Or, if you want something a little less ~permanent,~ you can try out this vinyl wrap film to wrap your counters, tables, appliances...really anything you could want.
15. Add a frosted, static-cling film designed to not only make your doors and windows look ~fancy,~ but to also add some extra privacy to your home.
16. Refresh your cabinets and drawers by swapping out the handles and knobs to give you a completely new vibe without having to do any renovations.
17. Cover up any annoying scratches or nicks with a Katzco Furniture Repair Kit so you can hide any wear and tear without having to fully replace the items. This kit comes with six wood markers and six wax sticks to match any shade of wood.
18. Feel good about taking a Jacuzzi bath again by running a cycle with Oh Yuk Jetted Tub Cleaner. IDK if you've heard or not, but the jets in tubs get ~nasty~ and you need to clean them a specific way. You will be shocked (and amazed…and horrified…) by what comes out.
19. Refurbish your boring furniture with a coat of chalked paint so you can *feel* like you got a completely new piece. The one-coat coverage and easy application will let you transform pretty much any item in your house into a unique, vintage-looking article.
20. And to make sure you don't miss a spot or create a huge mess for a touchup project, try out a touchup paint pen designed to be refillable so you can use the exact color paint to seamlessly fill in any dents or dings.
21. This may seem like common sense, but one way to make sure your house looks new is by actually cleaning your home — sanitize things like your toilet, clean forgotten areas like under your faucets. It may seem like something is ruined, but it's actually just dirty and needs a good scrub.
22. Swap out your boring old lights with unique and visually interesting light fixtures. This small change can really make a huge difference in the aesthetics of your home, without having to put forth a ton of effort (or money).
23. Make your bed into the bed of your dreams (or one of those amazingly plush hotel beds) by getting the most out of your pillow arrangement with this handy guide.
24. Easily get rid those tiny holes in your wall with a bottle of drywall repair putty you don't even need any tools to use (yes, that means no spackling paste that is somehow impossible to get perfectly smooth).
25. Try out a pack of nylon brushes designed to attach to your drill for a deep cleaning scrub like you've never experienced. And the best part? You won't break a sweat because the drill will do all the hard work for you.
26. Convert your recess lighting into pendant lighting using a simple conversion kit so you can finally have something visually interesting instead of staring into those boring lights stuck in your ceiling.
27. Update your outdated appliances with a liquid stainless-steel fridge kit to help you transform your kitchen and create a brushed stainless finish that doesn't attract fingerprints.
28. Or, if you aren't ready for that big of a commitment, try out a roll of stainless-steel-effect contact paper so you can finally have the look of the latest appliances you've dreamed about but that your partner keeps rejecting because there's nothing ~actually~ wrong with the ones you have.
29. Give the exterior of your house a facelift by painting your front door to express your true colors to the outside world!
30. Keep a roll of window screen repair tape on hand so you can repair small cuts or tears without having to replace the entire screen door or window screen.
31. Refurbish your standard cabinets with this pull-out cabinet shelf so you can feel like you have a super fancy, customized kitchen, but won't have to pay the all the extra 💰💰💰 to have basically this exact same thing installed professionally.
32. And while you're at it, try out a wooden peg board insert for your drawers so you can organize your dishes, pots, pans, and Tupperware in an easily accessible way.
33. Add a pop of color in your kitchen, bedroom, behind your TV, or anywhere else you can imagine with a set of Alexa and Google Home voice-controlled LED Lights. Easily apply these with the built-in adhesive and let there be light! And by that I mean 16 million color options worth of light, yes, ~million.~
34. Or try out some under-cabinet lighting that turns on by sensing movement, because what's fancier than automatic lighting? Now when you wake up parched in the middle of the night you can find your way to the fridge without stubbing your toe or crashing into anything along the way.
35. Give your house a futuristic upgrade by swapping out your light switches to programmable switches. They'll help give your home a fresh look and save on your energy bill by programming your lights to turn off automatically based on when the sun rises and sets.
36. Freshen up your outdoor railings by removing the rust and making them look fresh and new with some paint.
37. If your fireplace looks like it has seen better days, try out some Quick N Brite Fireplace Cleaner designed to clear up soot, smoke, creosote, and ash from nearly any fireplace — brick, stone, tile, or rock.
38. Invest in a Nest thermostat smart enough to learn your preferences based on the time of day and season so you can make sure your home is always set to the perfect temperature and saving you money. Plus you don't have to get up off your couch to change it, just use the remote app on your phone or tablet!
39. Add some outlet cover plates designed with LED lights so you can remove the bulky plug-in night-light and actually free up your outlets. And don't worry, you don't need to be an electrician, these are easy to install.
40. Clean up those pesky oil stains in your driveway with an oil stain remover capable of getting even the toughest grease stains out of your concrete.
41. If you're sick of your boring old bathroom, check out these useful tips for upgrading it and making it exactly what you want. Sometimes even small changes can make the room feel completely new and improved.
42. Consider adding a fresh coat of paint to create that perfect accent wall (or to hide the one you're sick of staring at).
43. And since you're painting, grab a package of insulating additive you mix in with your paint to help reduce heating and cooling expenses and dampen outside noise.
44. Install a smart garage hub and sensor designed to provide you with convenience AND peace of mind for all those times you leave your house just to worry five minutes later about whether or not you actually closed your garage door.
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