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5 Easy Home Improvement Ideas

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Home improvement should not feel like a burden.  DIY projects should be affordable, fast and practical with a big impact.  These 5 home improvement ideas below do just that. Frame your bathroom mirror with crown molding. Buy crown molding from the hardware store pre-cut to your measurements, spray paint it and glue to mirror. See full instructions at  DIY Network Source:  Pinterest  Paint an accent wall a bright and bold color.  This is a tried and true home improvement idea that designer's use to showcase a featured wall.  Upgrade your coat closet by replacing the inside shelf with coat hooks.  The hooks will give your closet a clean and organized look.     Change out your bathroom shower head for a water saving, modern shower head.  They are so many styles to choose from that will instantly improve the look of your bath. Update your light switches, dimmers, and outlets. Sw...

How to Make Your Home Look More Expensive

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Have you ever walked into someone's home and it has a luxury feel to it even though it may be small?  Well, there is a secret to why some houses look expensive and it has to do with how it has been thoughtfully decorated. Choosing the right kind of furniture, art , accessories and upgrading your existing fixtures will yield that outcome. This is how to make your home look expensive: Upgrade Your  Light Fixtures Switch out your outdated light fixtures for a more contemporary look. Artwork Decorate your walls with large scale art.  Nothing says expensive more than artwork.  Shop thrift stores and estate sales for large scale art, just replace chipped and worn out frames with new ones. Improve Hardware and Doors Improving the quality of hardware for​ example, your kitchen and bathroom cabinet knobs, will make a world of difference.  Also consider upgrading your front door and interior doors. Sculptured Art Place a sculptured p...