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18 Amazing Home Upgrades You Can Effortlessly DIY

December 22, 2022 · 9 min read
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Home Upgrade: Faux Crown Molding

You can upgrade any room by making it look more elegant. Crown molding is a timeless element that adds character to your home. And there are many affordable options rather than just going through the traditional route of polystyrene foam that’s covered in plaster.

There are many easy versions out now that are light and easy to attach. And you don’t have to keep tinkering with the corners to get it right, either!

Home Upgrade: Update Your Landscaping

Don’t be discouraged. Changing up your landscaping is easier than you might think. And it can be pretty affordable too. For the most part, all you have to do is dig up your older plants and replace them with some new ones.

Furthermore, if you wait until the end of the season, nurseries will usually give you big discounts on their plants. When doing this home upgrade project, try to pick out plants that will be in bloom throughout the season.

Choose some larger plants to place in the back, while smaller ones look fantastic in the front.

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