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5 Budget Friendly Home Renovation Tips

Are you tired of staring at the same walls inside your home? Does your home decor not match your style anymore? Is your home ready for a facelift? If you are prepared to take on a home renovation, but don’t feel like breaking the bank, check out these five home renovation tips on a budget.

1. Apply a Fresh Coat of Paint

Nothing makes a room feel brand new like a fresh coat of paint. New paint on the walls can increase property value and liven up a space. Check out our Popular Color Trends blog post to see the most popular colors of 2021 for any room of the house.

2. Replace the Closet Doors for a More Modern Look

Are your closet doors the same as the ones that came original to the house? If so, it is time for an upgrade. There are many options to choose from including a barn door, frosted glass doors, mirror closet doors, or stick to the classic white bifold doors. This renovation can be as little as $70.

3. Add Interest to the Walls or Ceilings

One of the most popular 2020/2021 home renovation trends is adding interest to the walls or ceiling. Adding either Wainscoting or Beadboard to the walls can create contrast and is easy to install. There are hundreds of designs on Pinterest to choose from and this home renovation can cost under $100.

4. Replace Your Old Throw Pillows

An inexpensive way to spruce up the living room is to start with the couch throw pillows. Adding new throw pillows to the living room can add a pop of color and bring your style into the space. Check out stores like Target, Home Goods, and TJ Maxx to find throw pillows that’ll match any style at a great price!

5. Install New Hardware in the Guest Bathroom

Updating your bathroom fixtures will improve the aesthetic of the space, save water and money, and increase your home’s value. There are plenty of options that cost under $50 and can completely change the look of the space. New hardware can also improve efficiency and reduce water usage. Reducing water usage will eventually lower your monthly water bill.

Four 4th of July Entertaining Tips for the Host

Happy (almost) 4th of July! Independence Day is a day full of hot dogs, watermelon, fireworks, and friends and we are here to help you prepare for the event of the summer.

1. Decorations

A fun way to bring your house to the next level is to make your home festive with red, white, and blue decorations. It’ll also provide great photo opportunities for you and your guests. A few ways to incorporate red, white, and blue in your décor is:

Red, white, and blue napkins and table cloths
Small flags in the front yard
Burlap runner on picnic tables
Place extra flags in flower arrangements

2. Garden Games

Before your friends and family arrive for the backyard BBQ, set up backyard games to provide an activity for guest and a fun way for everyone to mingle. It is also great to keep the kids entertained. Some of our favorite backyard games are:

Corn Hole
Kan Jam
Bocce Ball
Horseshoes

3. Themed Drinks

Every event needs a themed drink and 4th of July has hundreds of options to choose from. You can find picture worthy drinks on Pinterest or have fun creating your own recipe! We listed our favorite festive drinks for the holiday below.

Create a signature red, white and blue cocktail:

Ingredients:

1 oz Grenadine
3 oz Lemonade
1 oz Vodka
1 oz blue Curacao
Ice

Watermelon mocktail:

Ingredients:

Fresh watermelon juice
Lime juice
Seltzer water
Fresh mint

4. Tasty Finger Foods & BBQ

Nothing says Fourth of July like a backyard BBQ. It is easy to get overwhelmed when preparing for a holiday event so make sure you prepare early. You don’t want to wait until the last minute to go out and buy supplies when everyone is shopping. When inviting guests, ask them to bring an appetizer to share with the group to decrease your stress and allow you to enjoy the day. You can also create a meat and cheese board for everyone to share.

2021 Most Popular Pendant Light to Match Your Style

If it’s not in the budget to have a complete kitchen remodel, start with the kitchen pendant light. Changing out the pendant light in the kitchen can elevate the look of your home and bring in your particular style at a relatively cheap cost.

When designing your kitchen, it is important to choose pieces that are functional for your lifestyle, and also elevate the look of the space. Being such a focal point in the kitchen, it is important to pick a pendant light that will stand out. The larger the space over the kitchen island, the bigger the lights should be. There are a variety of options to choose from and every unique look will let your style shine!

Check out samples of kitchen pendant lights that match your interior dreams!

1.Mid-century Modern

2.Farmhouse

3.Contemporary

4.Bohemianism

5.Scandinavian

6.Modern

7.Minimalistic

8.Traditional

10 Things to Prepare Your Home For The Summer Season

With summer right around the corner, it is time to prepare your home. Get ready for the summer season with these helpful ten tips.

1. Invest in Impact Windows from FHIA for Energy Efficiency

Less than one month away, hurricane season will begin on June 1^st. It is time to switch out your old windows and install new hurricane impact windows. Impact windows from FHIA will protect your home from hurricanes, while providing you the energy efficiency to cool down your home and decrease the electric bill for the hot season.

2. Clean Out the Gutters and Inspect the Roof

With the rainy season around the corner, it’s important to get your roof inspected and clean out your gutters. Roofs are the part of the house that are mostly impacted during a hurricane and you want to make sure you are prepared before the storms arrive.

3. Tidy Up the Flower Beds

Before the summer begins whip out those garden gloves, surround yourself with nature, and brighten up the outdoor space. New flowers and plants will make your home look ready for summer!

4. Get Your AC Serviced

With the hot weather already rolling in, you definitely don’t want to be left without air conditioning this summer! Be proactive and have your AC serviced to remove all of the leaves and build up from the last year and change out the air filters.

5. Put On Your Painting Pants

Spruce up the deck for all your summer backyard plans! Putting a fresh coat of paint on the patio can liven up the space and make it feel brand new!

6. Deep Clean the BBQ

Summer means BBQs and you can’t do that without your grill! Spend an afternoon scrubbing the BBQ and make sure that you are all stocked up on propane & charcoal for the grill.

7. Stock Up on Summer Essentials

Make sure you have all of the essentials including:

Aloe
Bug Spray
Sun block
Picnic blankets and beach towels
Backyard sports

Spending most of the days and nights outdoors, you want to be prepared with all of the summer essentials on hand.

8. Make Room for Watermelon and Popsicles

Now that the winter season has passed, it is time to deep clean the fridge and freezer. Throw out all of the leftovers and get ready to fill the fridge will all of the summer fruits and snacks.

9. Pick Out A Sturdy Front Door Mat

Pick out a sturdy front door mat to keep out the sand and dirt while showing off your style. After a day spent at the beach or going for morning walk, it’s important to clean off your shoes to not bring the outdoors inside. There are so many different styles and colors to choose from; so find what door mat matches your look!

10. Switch Out your Home Décor for a Fresh Summer Look

Summer season is full of bright colors and sunshine. Make your home feel the same! Incorporating a few summer pieces is a great way to show off your style while making your home feel ready for sunny days!

A few easy tricks to make your home feel ready for summer are:

Incorporate new colorful throw pillows on the couches to liven up the space
Stop by the local grocery store and pick up fresh flowers for the kitchen