Low Cost Ways to Add Value to Your Home

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These days many homeowners are interested in ideas for things that increase the value of their homes especially if they can do them on a budget. Some home improvement projects can be done yourself which will save you more money while making your home an even nicer place to live. No matter if you are interested in giving your home a facelift or if you are prepping for a sale, here is a list of DIY ideas that can increase the value of your home.

Paint - A room that is freshly painted using neutral colors will look presentable but will also appeal to a larger audience if you are considering a sale in the near future. Lighter and brighter colors for smaller rooms can help create an illusion for more space as well.

Window Treatments - Don’t buy the cheapest blinds possible, consider upgrading to nicer wood blinds or even fabric drapes with decorative hardware that complements. The enhanced feature can oftentimes bring color and elevated style into your room’s decor.

Front Door - Is your front door plain and dull? Consider upgrading it to a decorative one with detail or a glass insert. The front door is one of the first and last things that all buyers will see when they preview your home.

Fixtures - Update those dated or worn fixtures. This includes switch plates, outlet covers, doorknobs, curtains and light fixtures. These items can be fairly inexpensive but bring your home into modern day looking fresh.

Closet Systems - An organized closet will always appear larger and more spacious. Consider installing a storage system that will keep all of your belongings well organized going forward.

Ceiling fans - Keep the air fresh and circulating by installing ceiling fans. These can provide enhanced aesthetics while the function is an added value for keeping things cool and more efficient.

Bathrooms - Don’t neglect your bathroom fixtures. Old and outdated fixtures can really make your bathroom look older and out of date. Towel bars, shower heads and even vanity hardware can all make a big difference when replaced with new styles.

Crown Moldings - Add crown moldings to your ceilings to character and luxury at a small cost. The wood can be purchased at most local hardware stores and installed with a nail gun. As long as you have the tools and put in the effort, this can be an inexpensive way to add great value.

Door Mat - It may sound insignificant, but a large, fresh door mat will give a warm and welcoming introduction of your home and set the tone for all visitors.

Hardware - Old hardware can make your cabinets look dated and even cheap. For not a lot of money you can purchase some modern knobs and pulls that will give the whole room a much needed improvement. This is a very simple trick you can do with just a screwdriver.

Beth Dickerson

Boston, MA

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About The Author

One of Boston’s most reputable real estate brokers, Beth Dickerson has achieved more than $2 billion in sales and thousands of successful real estate transactions over her nearly thirty-year tenure. Beth has received national acclaim from the real estate industry and represents some of the most prestigious residents and properties across Massachusetts. Her enduring record as a top producer comes from the intuitive gift of sensing her clients’ needs. She has built a business that is referral-based at its core—a testament to her relationship-driven approach and penchant for exceeding expectations. It is this nuanced expertise that Beth leverages to guide many of her clients-turned-friends through some of the greatest milestones of their lives.

Beth was the proprietor of her own real estate company before joining the residential division of R. M. Bradley in 1993, where she was a top producer for more than a decade. In 2003, she founded her own boutique real estate firm, Dickerson Real Estate, before merging with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2007. Today, Beth attributes her success to her comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies, exclusive contact network, and unparalleled insight into neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Waterfront. With an understanding that no two clients are alike, she works with clients in all phases of life—from first-time buyers to luxury developers, seasoned sellers and beyond. Beth offers clients the resources to aggressively market their property locally, nationally and globally, and her attention to detail, drive and enthusiasm are unmatched.

Beth has appeared in prestigious media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, The Boston Globe, and Boston magazine, and was prominently featured as Greater Boston’s real estate expert on WCVB Chronicle in 2020. She has had the honor of serving as President of the Downtown Council of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. For over ten years, she has been a Co-Chair and Committee Member for the Massachusetts General Pediatric Hospital for Children’s Storybook Ball. She serves as a Board Member of the Community Music Center of Boston and a member for the Perkins School for the Blind, Emerald Necklace Park Conservancy, Justine Liff Luncheon, Youth Villages and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston, among dozens of other organizations throughout the Boston area.

A long-time resident of Boston’s Back Bay, Beth was an active member of the community as she raised her two children: she served as treasurer of the Clarendon Street Playground and was an avid supporter of the Hill House Community Center.