Renovating your New York home can be one of the best ways to increase its value. But you donโ€™t have to replace your entire kitchen or build an addition to see the benefits. In fact, there are many simple and inexpensive upgrades you can make yourself that will contribute to the value of your home. With a little effort, know-how, and some cash, you can add to the value, beauty, and livability of your home. These are some best, low-cost, DIY improvements that can increase the value of your New York home.

Clean and declutter

While cleaning and decluttering might not qualify as a renovation, youโ€™d be surprised how much it can improve the look and value of your home. First, declutter your home and donate any items you no longer need or want. Then give your home a deep cleaning from top to bottom. This is probably the easiest and cheapest way to give your New York home a facelift.

Update fixtures

Instead of focusing on huge and costly projects, try to hone in on the smaller stuff. Updating the smaller details in your home can make a big impact. Try switching out light plates, lighting fixtures, doorknobs, cabinet pulls, and curtain rods. Even spray painting these fixtures a different color can have a dramatic effect.

Uncover hardwood floors

If you want to refresh a home that has wall-to-wall carpeting, then all you may need to do is to pull up the carpet. Do your floors squeak? Then chances are thereโ€™s hardwood underneath that carpet. Pull back a small section first to confirm. If thereโ€™s wood under there, then remove the carpet. You may need to repair or refinish the wood, but this is much less expensive than installing new flooring.

Stain or paint kitchen cabinets

Updating the look of your kitchen can definitely add value to your New York home. You donโ€™t even have to tear out the whole thing and start from scratch. In many cases, you can simply stain or paint your kitchen cabinets in a new, more contemporary color. This project can take some elbow grease and requires removing hardware and cabinet doors, but the payoff is worth it. While youโ€™re at it, switch out or paint the drawer pulls and cabinet handles.

Spruce up the yard

If youโ€™re fortunate enough to have a yard to call your very own, then sprucing up your curb appeal can add almost instant value to your home. Start by trimming trees and bushes and cutting the grass. Power wash the exterior as well as sidewalks and driveways. Paint your front door a new, eye-catching color and consider swapping out your house numbers, lighting fixtures, and mailbox. Add some colorful plants and flowers to your landscape, including pots around your front door. Best of all, you can complete most of these tasks in a weekend!

Contact Keller New York today

Owning a New York home is one of lifeโ€™s most rewarding milestones. If youโ€™re ready to become a New York homeowner, then contact the Keller New York Bronx office at 718-697-6800 or the Eastchester – Scarsdale office at 914-713-3270 today.ย