Lights — Budget Wise Home

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Budget Tip of the Day: Let in the Light

Lighting is something you’ve got to think about when designing to sell your home. People love lots of natural light and potential buyers will be looking for it. To bring in as much natural light as possible, you’ve got to uncover your windows. If you have lots of drapery or valances that cover up part of your windows, take them down and replace with something a little simpler. You definitely want to have a window treatment, but the more you can uncover the windows, the better. The same goes for blinds. Either take them down or make sure they are fully drawn when people come to look at your home. Choosing a light paint color can also help to brighten up a dark room that doesn’t have a lot of windows. And don’t forget to turn all your lights on. When designing to sell, the brighter and lighter your home feels, the better chance you have of selling quickly.

Front Porch Decorating Ideas

Budget Tip of the Day: Spruce Up the Lights

Lighting plays a big role in how warm and inviting your porch looks. This front porch decorating idea is cheaper than you might think. Updating your current lighting can make a huge impact. The cheapest way is with a can of spray paint–the perfect solution for outdated, brassy fixtures. Remove your fixture and tape off the glass. Give it a few coats of paint and reattach to the wall or ceiling. However, a common problem for the front porch is that the light fixtures are often way too small for the scale of the house. Search discount stores online or shop the clearance section of your home improvement store for something with a little more presence. A new fixture can add wonders to your porch and make sure it’s well lit for all to see.

Come back tomorrow for more front porch decorating ideas.