Tuesday, May 12, 2015

5 High-Impact Home Improvements for $1,000 or Less

A man shopping for light fixtures.
© IPGGutenbergUKLtd/Getty Images A man shopping for light fixtures.

A quality light fixture can burn brightly for decades, but the style can fade. If your lighting fixtures are stuck in the ’70s, updating them will instantly transform the look of a room. Plus, switching out old sconces, pendants, or table lamps is easy to do yourself, saving you money on hiring an electrician. A quality fixture costs as little as $200, or shop floor sample sales or big-box stores for bigger bargains. If you like your current fixtures but want to give them an update, try new shades, or change the color of the metal for the cost of a can of spray paint. You can save additional dollars by swapping your old incandescents for CFL or LED bulbs, which use a lot less electricity and last far longer. Bonus: Adding more lighting to your room will generally make the space feel larger. Read more about interior lighting tips and tricks.

Read More: http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/diyhomeprojects/5-high-impact-home-improvements-for-dollar1000-or-less/ar-AAaoyJQ?ocid=fbmsnmoney

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