Ideas

 For a small cost, ceiling fans can add both light and circulation to a room. Adding a ceiling fan can also help save you 20% to 40% on your heating and cooling bills. 

 Repair your old deck to make a perfect outdoor seating area. Don't have a deck? Cost per square foot make decks one of the most cost effective ways to add living space to your home. 

 Like it or not, out of style plumbing fixtures date your house. Just by adding a new faucet or toilet can increase your equity or add extra dollars to your sale price. 

 Whether it's casing, floor, chair or crown, nothing can change the look of your home like molding and trim can. Installing simple trim can add both style and value to your home. 

 New lighting can make dramatic changes in your home. Simple fixtures can change the mood of a room or make it more usable. Dollar per dollar, your biggest impact can be made with new lighting. 

 Who couldn't use a little more storage? Next to number of bedrooms and baths, home buyers are interested in storage - is your home best utilizing all of its storage space? 

 Tile isn't as expensive as you think! It's durable and is a budget-friendly way to change the look of your home. Does your existing tile need some work? Why not regrout it to make it look new? 

 Even the smallest water leaks can cause wood rot, mold and mildew. Bad plumbing is one of the biggest reasons that homes fail inspections. Don't let this happen to you! 

 If you take care of your house, it will take care of you by building equity. Neglecting your home is like throwing money away! Fix the small problems now, before they turn into larger problems.