All homeowners want to keep their houses in optimal condition in preparation for the possibility of resale. You may think that this requires a major home renovation project - but that’s not true! At Buildit, we know the secrets of keeping a home and tiptop condition. It doesn’t require breaking the bank or wasting a great deal of time doing complex additions to your house. All you have to do is follow these seven simple tips. Your house will instantly be more attractive - and thus, more valuable. 

Boost Your House Value with These Simple Upgrades

If you want to boost your home’s curb appeal - and make it a generally better place to live? These seven affordable, DIY fixes will bring instant results.

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1. A Fresh Coat of Paint

A new coat of paint goes a long way towards upgrading the look and style of your home. If you can, paint both indoors and outdoors - your house will look entirely new. Neutral colours are always best, but you can go ahead and paint in whatever colours suit your unique style. You also should never hesitate to ask an advisor about colours, brands, and the different types of paint you should use on different surfaces in your house.

2. Upgrade Your Lights

Adding new light fittings can instantly give your home a facelift. Pick out new fittings that introduce a fresh, modern style to even a vintage home. While you’re at it, install energy efficient lightbulbs and maybe increase flexiblity and atmosphere by installing dimmer switches.

3. Change Your Cabinet Accessories

Aside from repainting your walls, you could also sand and refinish your cabinet doors, and replace all your doorknobs and handles. It sounds so minor, but a just a little touch like that transform the look and feel of your home.

4. Give Your Garden a Makeover

Take a few essential tools, dig some new beds, plant a few new seeds, and give your yard a much-needed overhaul. Don’t forget to remove any weeds and trim those hedges. You may want to add a few wooden or cement stepping stones as a finishing touch.

5. Spruce Up Your Kitchen

Kitchen upgrades can be expensive and time-consuming. However, there is really no need to reinvent your entire kitchen or borrow more money on your bond. A new backsplash and a few new fittings such as taps and cabinet doorknobs will give you the effect you want. These are relatively easily achieved - and much more affordable.

6. Revitalise Your Bathrooms

In much the same way, you can breathe new life into your bathrooms with just a few fresh touches. Repair broken tiles, replace the fittings, recaulk the bathtub. You could even add a few new decorations, such as pictures or a large mirror.

7. Give Your Front Door Some Attention

Your front door acts as the focal point of your home’s facade. If it is in great condition, it will immediately change your house’s appeal. It might be enough to sand and refinish it, or it might be time to replace it. Either way, it is worth the investment.

Buildit can help you transform your home into the showhouse you have always dreamed of. Come to us for paint, gardening equipment, new cabinet handles, bathroom fittings, and much more.

We cater to a broad selection of tastes, styles and budgets, so don’t be afraid to ask us for what you have in mind.

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Buildit is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of quality home improvement supplies of all kinds, and to suit all budgets. 

Contact us for more information about our stores and product ranges, and for any DIY advice you might need.

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