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You bought your first home congrats!
But, it needs some work oh, no!
The first piece of good news is that you are not alone.
The other good news: Renovating doesnt have to be scary.
you’ve got the option to do lots of it yourself.
Get them to come back for a more detailed, second inspection.
Ask them to number it for you.
With a plan in hand, you could now make a budget.
Go into as much detail as possible and research the possible costs for each item.
Get The Big Stuff Over With First.
If your inspection reveals structural or system-wide things that need work, get those done first.
There are risks of electrocution, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Painting is one way to DIY a dramatic change.
Dont have the budget or the time to replace your kitchen cabinets?
you could paint those, too.
Simply painting the walls and cabinets along with replacing the cabinet hardware can give it a budget facelift.
Removing wallpaper isnt difficult, but it is time-consuming and messy.
Putting up new wallpaper requires precision but is easier with the peel-and-stick varieties on the market today.
Feeling Brave?
Some projects are a little more involved, and a great way to level-up on our DIY skills.
My advice is to tile the laundry or entryway floors first.
Tile the kitchen backsplash first.
Lighting is another DIY way to see some impact.
Dont let your homes renovation needs ruin your new home euphoria.
Make a plan, trust experts, and embrace being a DIYer.
Youll have a home you love even more.
Marla Caceres is a freelance writer for
G/O Media Studios
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