Proactive Projects for Under $500
We all know that house renovation is an expensive pastime.
Re-doing the kitchen or a bathroom can have you thinking about taking out a second mortgage, but there are loads of quick projects that you can do without breaking the bank which will still add value to the house.
There are loads and loads to chose from, but we've narrowed it down to four quick and easy projects for you.
Clean your carpets.
Carpets are an expensive investment in your home and it's good practise to look after them properly.
Obviously we all vacuum regularly, but especially if you have pets or young children, it's a good idea to get your carpets professionally cleaned every couple of years.
The average Australian only has their carpets cleaned every 6-8 years, but it's a great way of making your house look better fast.
The other big plus is that many companies which clean carpets also offer Duct Cleaning services, which brings us on to number two on our list Have your heating ducts cleaned.
A super powered vacuum is inserted in the heating ducts and cleans out all the dust and debris that's inside.
This can cost as little as $100, but the average tends to be around $500.
It'll have a huge effect on how efficient your heating system is, as well as removing lots allergens in the air.
Perfect if anyone in the house has respiratory problems.
Some companies will offer a discount if you book them to do both jobs at the same time.
Seal up your driveway.
This helps to protect your driveway from corroding because of the heat or the cold and means that you won't have to fork out to get the entire thing resurfaced later on, so it'll save you money in the long run.
Unless you have an unusually large drive it should come in at well under $500.
Hire a handyman.
Make a list of all those irritating little jobs round the house, that you simply haven't got round to doing and get a handyman in to do them for you.
Most handymen will have a trip charge so it's always worthwhile to get them to do more than one task while they're there.
Whether it's cleaning the gutters out or fixing a creaking stair or replacing a rotting board on the porch, keeping the cost down is obviously dependent on what you ask them to do, but you should be able to knock a few items off your list for under $500.
Re-doing the kitchen or a bathroom can have you thinking about taking out a second mortgage, but there are loads of quick projects that you can do without breaking the bank which will still add value to the house.
There are loads and loads to chose from, but we've narrowed it down to four quick and easy projects for you.
Clean your carpets.
Carpets are an expensive investment in your home and it's good practise to look after them properly.
Obviously we all vacuum regularly, but especially if you have pets or young children, it's a good idea to get your carpets professionally cleaned every couple of years.
The average Australian only has their carpets cleaned every 6-8 years, but it's a great way of making your house look better fast.
The other big plus is that many companies which clean carpets also offer Duct Cleaning services, which brings us on to number two on our list Have your heating ducts cleaned.
A super powered vacuum is inserted in the heating ducts and cleans out all the dust and debris that's inside.
This can cost as little as $100, but the average tends to be around $500.
It'll have a huge effect on how efficient your heating system is, as well as removing lots allergens in the air.
Perfect if anyone in the house has respiratory problems.
Some companies will offer a discount if you book them to do both jobs at the same time.
Seal up your driveway.
This helps to protect your driveway from corroding because of the heat or the cold and means that you won't have to fork out to get the entire thing resurfaced later on, so it'll save you money in the long run.
Unless you have an unusually large drive it should come in at well under $500.
Hire a handyman.
Make a list of all those irritating little jobs round the house, that you simply haven't got round to doing and get a handyman in to do them for you.
Most handymen will have a trip charge so it's always worthwhile to get them to do more than one task while they're there.
Whether it's cleaning the gutters out or fixing a creaking stair or replacing a rotting board on the porch, keeping the cost down is obviously dependent on what you ask them to do, but you should be able to knock a few items off your list for under $500.
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