Home improvement can bring your home up-to-date, make it more comfortable and help you sale it more quickly. These projects range in difficulty from simple jobs that take five minutes to large additions that can take many months. It doesn’t matter how big the project is, if you do it the right way, it will cost you less and it will be fun to do. Keep reading to pick up a few hints that may come in handy.

New furniture is oft times very expensive. You can spice up your living space by using previously owned pieces that you have found at a garage sale or similar location. Amongst all of these bargains, you will likely find many amazing deals on decor and furniture. Some second hand items may require some TLC, but with time well spent, they can transform the look and feel of your home.

You can make a room in your home feel fresh and new by updating the floor covering. You can choose to do the work yourself, or most flooring companies can install the flooring of your choice (either carpet, tile, hardwoods, or other) in a short amount of time, generally about one day.

Construction adhesive can be used to stop floors from squeaking. You have to work in your crawlspace or in the basement, but it is going to be worth it. Secure the floor joists to the existing adjoining subfloor planks with glue from a caulking gun.

If you are looking to tile a floor on the cheap, pass on stone or ceramic tiles, and use vinyl instead. Vinyl will last due to its durability and water resistance, and installation is easy with the adhesive backing. You can buy vinyl as individual tiles or by the roll for large areas.

Before you pop open that can of paint and get your brush out, remember that you need to protect your flooring. Any paint that gets on the hardwood flooring or the carpet can be really tough to clean up and may actually cause damage. Layers of old newspaper make an inexpensive protective covering. Drop cloths and plastic sheeting are also available to protect your floors from paint drips.

When it comes time to purchase furnishings, shy away from living room pieces that have active patterns in the upholstery. Your whole home gets decorated around that busy pattern. Buy solid colored furniture like blue, brown, beige and black, then use accessories to spruce things up. You can mix and match patterns with your throw blankets and pillows, while keeping the effect of the patterns at bay.

Empty 2-liter bottles can be used as easy storage containers. The clear bottles will make it easy for you to see the foods that you have stored in them. You can keep them on a shelf, in the refrigerator, or even in the freezer. To use the contents of the containers, simply take of the cap and then pour.

These ideas are only some of the available ways to enhance your home’s value and appeal. You may soon find that once you finish one project, you’ll want to do another one! These tips will make you want to do your home improvements the right way. After you have done a few projects successfully, you will be looking for larger home improvement challenges.