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SIMPLE INTERIOR UPGRADES

You would be surprised to know how you can upgrade your rental property and not break the bank. Here are some simple, easy and, most importantly, inexpensive ways to make your property look great.

Redo the kitchen and bathroom pulls or knobs – older pulls can look dingy, out-of-date, and sometimes just ugly. Go to your nearest hardware store and make a small investment in all-new pulls. Most of the time the average pull is anywhere from a $1 to $5 each, and they will instantly upgrade your rooms.

Invest in new shower heads – shower heads often get built up from hard water and can look downright grungy. Shower heads vary in price from $29 to $50 for the fixture kit. Shiny, new heads and fixtures can instantly improve the look and feel of the bathroom.

Replace your light-switch covers – new covers give a room an extra pop. White covers often grow dingy and dirty. You can certainly clean them, but old always looks worn. It’s a simple upgrade that can brighten things up.

Curtains and drapes – you may want to replace window coverings altogether and invest in quality blinds. Curtain and drape fabrics can become outdated. If you do replace them, go for neutral colors that won’t go quickly out of style.

Swap out light fixtures – you don’t have to spend a fortune to swap out dated light fixtures to contemporary, more sophisticated lighting.

Replace toilet lids and covers – sometimes it’s difficult to get toilet lids completely clean. Don’t spend too much time trying to clean older lids. Just invest $30 in new ones.

New faucets for bathrooms and kitchen – this handy upgrade can make a big difference in how the sink appears. A new faucet can instantly improve the look of your vanity or sink.