5 Home Improvement Ideas for Under $5000

You may not necessarily be looking to buy a new home or sell your current home, but since your home is an asset, it’s important to occasionally spend some time and money on low-cost improvements. You don’t always have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a project to improve the enjoyment and increase the value of your home. Here are 5 home improvement ideas that will cost less than $5,000. 1. Replace the carpet. Is your carpet old? Do you hate the color? Is it in poor condition? It will costapproximately $200-$300 per room to replace the carpet in your home. You could also replace the carpetwith hardwood floors for approximately $1500-$2000 per room, depending on the materials you use andthe size of the room. 2. Update your bathroom. You could spend around $15,000 for a complete bathroom remodel, or youcouldspend less than $5,000 by just updating one or two things in your bathroom to make it moremodern. The average cost of swapping out a regular tub for a jetted tub will cost between $1,500 and$4,000. You couldalso update your sink for around $1,500. Other low-cost ideas to improve yourbathroom: Add a new mirror and faucet. Replace the floor. Add shelves and sconces. Update your current showerhead. Install heated towel bars. These usually cost about $100 each. 3. Paint. One of the most affordable home improvement projects is a new paint job. It’s also a simpledo-it-yourself project. A new coat of paint can provide an updated look to any room. You can even pickyour color from designer swatches, but have the paint department in your local home improvement storemix a more affordable, custom mix for you. 4. Update your home technology system. Connecting your home systems to be controlled by a singleremote control used to be a lot more expensive than it is now. From approximately $500 to $5,000, youcan wire your home systems to: Remotely control lighting, air conditioning, and heating; Monitor your home via video and sensors for security purposes; Control your audio systems including your stereo, TV, and computer. 5. Organize your home. Organizing your home can make a big difference in its appearance as well asyour own sanity. Consider building organization systems in your closets, pantries, garage, or storage areascustomized to fit your needs. The price for this ranges vastly depending on how you decide to customizeyour organization systems, but it can be relatively inexpensive and will make your life much easier. Visit to us at www.cobblestonefl.com to get the latest news and listings on the market! @cobblestoneinfo #SouthFlorida #RealEstateListings #HomeRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgents #MLS #JupiterBeach #JupiterBeachFL #HomesForSale #HomesForRent #Homes #MortgageHelp

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