{"id":4278,"date":"2016-05-08T03:33:45","date_gmt":"2016-05-08T03:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=4278"},"modified":"2021-11-04T03:59:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T03:59:50","slug":"3-home-improvement-hacks-millennials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/3-home-improvement-hacks-millennials\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Home Improvement Hacks for Millennials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The list of essential \u2018how to live\u2019 facts that millennials weren\u2019t taught in school is long. It includes everything from how to pay your taxes to what to do when you get a flat tire. Unsurprisingly, we were also never taught how to improve and maintain our homes.<\/p>\n<p>Given millennials\u2019 reputation as a non-committal generation that can\u2019t find work you may think that we\u2019d never need to know that last one. However, with millennials making up the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.org\/news-releases\/2015\/03\/nar-generational-survey-millennials-lead-all-buyers-most-likely-to-use-real-estate-agent\">largest share of homebuyers<\/a> in 2015 it might be time to rethink those stereotypes.<\/p>\n<p>But with millennials mostly buying homes valued at around $189,000, it\u2019s clear that we\u2019re not getting the cream of the crop. In order to make our homes the best that we can we\u2019re going to have to do a little legwork. With that in mind, I\u2019ve got three home improvement hacks for millennial homeowners.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4279 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/home-improvement-hacks-for-millenials1.jpg\" alt=\"home improvement hacks for millenials1\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/106574022@N04\/11448909725\">Photo Credit<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Before You Do Anything<\/h4>\n<p>Before you start any home improvement project, though, think about whether or not you\u2019d like to go the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mccannteam.com\/is-diy-safe-for-you-and-your-home\/\">DIY route or hire a specialist<\/a> for a little extra money. DIY is pretty hot these days, and for good reason, but this is one instance where you really need to know your limits. A false step during home renovation could leave you with a nasty hammer-shaped hole in your wall or worse.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got limited time and budget, prioritize your projects. What\u2019s most important to you right now? Some general ideas to keep in mind include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start small. Do the cheap and quick things first, before committing to larger projects. You may find that your smaller changes get the job done by themselves, eliminating the need for a total makeover.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize projects that will return your investments. For example, projects that will save you money on energy bills or boost the resale value of your home down the road.<\/li>\n<li>If you have issues that can cause permanent damage, nip them in the bud before it\u2019s too late.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Do Some Painting<\/h4>\n<p>A new coat of paint can go a long way in covering up some of the wear and tear on a home and a new colour can undo some of the damage done by the last owner, who thought that faded purple would be a nice hue for your house.<\/p>\n<p>Before you paint make sure that you:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Identify the areas to be painted. <\/strong>What needs painting? Do you want to patch up a single room or give your house an entirely new look? If you\u2019re just doing some cover up work make sure that you know the coat of paint that you\u2019re matching. Try contacting the previous owners. They may have kept a record of the exact paint that they used. You should also check in the garage. Often times homeowners will leave extra paint cans from the last paint job there. If that doesn\u2019t work out for you, take some photos and go down to a paint or hardware store. Someone there should be able to help you match your walls to a specific colour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Figure out the type of paint that works best for you. <\/strong>If you\u2019re painting to cover scuffs and scratches, matte and eggshell paints are both affordable and great for the job. Here\u2019s a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wow1day.com\/types-of-paint-finishes\/\">great guide<\/a> to paint types, if you\u2019re not quite sure what you need.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Batten down the hatches.<\/strong> Move furniture and other items out of the room and put tape down over door frames and other panelling that you don\u2019t want to get paint on. You can touch those areas up later with a smaller brush and really be fearless with your broader tools.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Think About a Kitchen Makeover<\/h4>\n<p>Taking a look at the kitchen is an easy way to date a house. Many of the fixtures in your kitchen are semi-permanent, so it\u2019s easy to have a house that looks great and modern\u2026 until you walk into the kitchen, where you\u2019re confronted by that telltale \u201880s kitchen. Unappetizing beige, cabinets, stained wood borders, and a buzzing fluorescent light. Yikes!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4280 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/home-improvement-hacks-for-millenials2.jpg\" alt=\"home improvement hacks for millenials2\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A classic \u201880s kitchen<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/d0ug\/66565525\">Photo Credit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A kitchen renovation is a huge part of modernizing your house and it\u2019s a great way to boost the value of your home, meaning a return on your investment whenever you decide to sell.<\/p>\n<p>Some ways to renovate your kitchen on a budget include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repainting unattractive cabinets. If you\u2019re tired of that \u201880s vibe try some brighter colours in the kitchen.<\/li>\n<li>Figure out what you can do by yourself and what you\u2019ll need a contractor for.<\/li>\n<li>Find items that can make a difference by themselves. For example, better lighting in your kitchen can liven up the entire room with just one change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Insulate Your Home<\/h4>\n<p>Insulation doesn\u2019t just matter for winter. My first experience living in a building with poor insulation was during a hot Colorado summer and it\u2019s not one that I\u2019d like to repeat. Before you commit to any expensive procedures, try out some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quickenloans.com\/blog\/cheap-easy-ways-insulate-home\">cheap insulation tricks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fixing up your insulation is also a great way to save on gas and electric bills while doing your part for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>These are my thoughts on home improvements for millennials (and anyone else, really). Let me know about your home improvement projects in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The list of essential \u2018how to live\u2019 facts that millennials weren\u2019t taught in school is long. 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