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We all want our homes to look great and be worth more, however not all of us have the money to invest in our homes the way we would like. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to increase the value and look of your home that is not so expensive and things you can do all on your own. That is right, there are a lot of do it yourself projects that can make a huge difference in the way your home appears from the outside as well as in that will also increase the value. Consider the following five weekend project ideas to add value to your home!

Project #1 Paint

Painting inside your home can be a really great project that will freshen up the look of your home and make it look brand new, not to mention increase the property value. Consider using colors to complement the room and furniture like taupes, reds, yellows, blues, even pinks and browns. Adding color makes your home look more fashionable and is really a great way to improve the value as well. So, pick out some colors, buy some paint brushes, and start painting!

Project #2 Landscape

When you landscape you brighten up your home considerably and a landscaped yard adds value to a home, too! If you don't know how to landscape then simply look online for some guides that will show you exactly what to do as well as what plants, flowers, and shrubs to buy! After a weekend of hard work tilling and planting you will have a beautifully landscaped yard that will welcome you home each day and make your home look like a million bucks, almost!

Project #3 New Linoleum

Linoleum has a way of looking old and dirty after a few years so if you are looking for a way to improve the value of your home and make it look better as well then you should simply replace the linoleum. Of course, you can hire someone to do this, but doing it yourself will save money and is not too difficult. You just need to do some measurements, pick out a linoleum flooring you like, and install! You can find instructions where you buy the linoleum as well as online.

Project #4 Add a Deck

Every home needs a deck to really set off the house and add a place for the family to cookout and socialize. A deck is really not hard to build if you have basic woodworking skills and it is really not too expensive either if you do the work yourself or with a friend or family member. In addition, when you add a deck the value of your home will go up!

Project #5 New Knobs and Door handles

Buy new knobs and door handles for all doors, drawers, and cabinets. This might seem like an unnoticed part of your home, but when you change all of these your entire home will have a shine and look brand new! In addition, when you add the new knobs and handles you increase the value of your home, so it is definitely worth it.

There are many ways you can add value to your home, but these five weekend project ideas to add value to your home are easy and do not take too much work or expertise. Give them a try and you will be surprised how they turn your home around!