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So you are feeling a bit dejected about your home. Many people go through periods where they want to rip everything out and start over or they just want to move. The thing is you can always make your home better. Why not try out a few of the tips in this article? As you plan a home renovation think about the difference in value between something you personally like and something that will appeal to potential future buyers. It might be hard to sell if you add too much or a personal touch to your home. Before you commit to a new paint color for the exterior of your home spend some time driving around and looking at homes that you like the look and color scheme of. Paint chips are too hard to envision so seeing it in person can help you make a better decision. A kitchen remodel is less expensive if you refinsh existing cabinets. Paint all of the bases and replace the doors and hardware to get a new look. It is a more affordable way to improve the look of the kitchen. Patch the holes in your walls with toothpaste! Yes this is definitely a temporary cover up but it works to hide an ugly hole until you can come up with the materials for a more permanent fix. Use white toothpaste and trowel it into the hole with a butter knife. Consider a truly green makeover to your landscaping. A popular new trend in landscaping is to make your garden fit the climate and area that you live in. Gone is the need for the perfect green lawn all year round. If you live in a dry climate consider creating a landscape that are tolerant to drought and you will save money in watering costs and help the environment. When it comes to home improvement be sure to consider the best option for exterior lighting. This is important mainly for energy consumption as motion detectors will ensure that light is provided in the specific areas only when absolutely needed. Otherwise leaving a light on overnight will add up over the course of a year. Talking to a friend who is a contractor or does other work related to construction can often provide some helpful insights. They will have a good idea of what needs to be done for a certain project. They may even be willing to lend a hand for a difficult or tricky home improvement task. Before you embark on a home improvement project consider the impact on your home's resale value. For example converting your garage into a living room may make sense for your immediate needs but many home buyers are turned off by this sort of addition. Even if you don't plan on selling immediately circumstances can change and you may have to spend additional money getting your home back to the way it was. It is not a good idea to make any major home renovations when you are about to sell your home. The best thing to work on is the way that the house looks from the outside since a lot of potential buyers will look at the curb appeal as the first sign of whether they like a house or not. Wallpapering is a quick and affordable update for any house. If you are considering hanging wallpaper in your bathroom laundry room or kitchen opt for wet-look vinyl. This type of wallpaper is able to withstand sprinkles splashes and splatters and is also ideal for use in homes in even the most humid climate. Be sure to clean and smooth the wall surface before hanging vinyl however as any imperfections may show through. Interior lighting can be used to create the illusion of spaciousness in narrow hallways or nooks. Install light fixtures above eye level along the length of the corridor in such a way that the light is directed downward. In addition to making the area feel larger it can also be used to illuminate family portraits and decorative wall elements. There are few tasks more satisfying than improving your home. Each improvement brightens your day or makes everyday life easier. You will be proud when friends or relatives visit and notice what you have done. So why not find a little time to carry out one or two of the suggestions that you've just read about? You'll be glad that you did.