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Remodeling Tips to Transform a Dingy, Old House

by Tarah Mills ·  3 min read  ·  March 9, 2020

Remodeling Tips to Transform a Dingy, Old House

Owning a home can be a great long-term investment. To maintain your investment and enjoy where you live, it makes sense to upgrade and transform your home from time to time. If you are looking to transform a dingy, old home, here are a variety of tips that should be followed.

Clean it Up

The most effective thing that you can do to improve the appearance of your home is cleaning it up as much as possible. Many older homes start to look dingy because they have accumulated a significant amount of dust and debris over time. The exterior of the home can also look weathered with chipped paint and storm damage. By investing in keeping your property clean, you can greatly improve the appearance of your home. It can also make it feel and smell fresher while you live in it.

Remove Wallpaper

Decades ago, one of the biggest trends and upgrades was to add stylish wallpaper to the interior of homes. Over time, this trend has declined and now many older homes have a wallpaper that has not been in style for a long time. When you are looking to transform a home or even just one room, spending time to remove the wallpaper can be a great option. While this can take some labor and effort, it is a relatively affordable task to complete. You should then replace the wallpaper with a fresh coat of paint with a neutral and lighter tone.

Consider Landscaping as Well

When most people think about improving their property, they tend to think about making improvements to the interior and exterior of the home. However, one of the most effective ways to improve your property is by improving the landscaping plan to incorporate local trends and native plants. For example, if you live in Utah, a professional landscaper can help you to develop a Utah landscape design plan that can truly transform the exterior appeal of your home and utilize plants that are native to that state’s ecosystem.

Remove Carpeting

Another trend that was more popular in years past was carpeting in every room of the home. Over time, this trend has changed, and more property buyers prefer getting a home that has hardwood flooring. If you have an older home that has wall to wall carpet, you may get lucky and have hardwood flooring underneath the carpeting. This will allow you to simply refinish the old floors instead of paying for a new installation. Not only is hardwood flooring beautiful, but it also easier to clean going forward. If you do not have hardwood flooring underneath the carpet, it is worth the investment to purchase new hardwood flooring.

Invest in Kitchens and Baths

Depending on your budget, a great place to invest would be to remodel your kitchen and bathrooms. When people are looking for a new home to buy, these rooms tend to draw the most attention as focal points of the house. If you are able to remodel your kitchen and make it a bigger and brighter space, it will give you a great place to relax, prepare meals, and entertain friends and family. While a full remodel of a kitchen or bathroom can be expensive, there are more affordable alternatives that will allow you to enjoy a transformed space and home without spending more than you want.

If you have an older home that has not been updated or upgraded in some time, it may seem impossible to give it a modern touch and transformation. However, any home with the right plan can be turned into a beautiful home that you can enjoy for a long time. Following these tips can help you to modernize and transform any property.

Filed Under: Home & Garden Tagged With: home remodel

By Tarah Mills

Tarah Mills has always had a passion for writing. Her philosophy is that not only can writing be educational, but it can change the world. While she is dedicated to her work, she still enjoys a good game of basketball, curling up to a good book, and all things Star Wars. She currently resides in the Richmond, Virginia area with her family.

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