DIY projects can have more of an impact than you'd think. For the cost of nothing more than your time and some inexpensive supplies, you can make your house look more put-together and appealing to prospective buyers. Here are a few easy DIY projects our real estate agents recommend.

1. Paint the interior.
   It's amazing how much difference a new coat of paint can make, and it's something that's easy (if a little time-consuming) to do yourself. Freshen walls with new paint or cover up hard-to-sell paint colors with pleasant neutral tones. Cabinets in the bathroom and kitchen can be painted too for an easy, updated look.
   
   
2. Match your cabinet hardware.
   What's one thing about a newly renovated kitchen or bathroom? Everything always matches. You can get that same matchy-matchy look yourself by picking out updated, matching hardware for your cabinets. It's easy to change out and will take only an hour or so. It's also a perfect way to finish off freshly painted cabinetry!
   
   
3. Update bathroom fixtures.
   Nothing makes a bathroom look outdated faster than clunky old fixtures. Replacing the faucets in your bathroom or kitchen takes little to no plumbing expertise. With the right tools and armed with advice from home improvement store employees and online videos, you should be able to complete this simple project. The end result: attractive modern fixtures that can do a lot for the overall look of your bathrooms. And while you're at it, the same goes for your kitchen sink!
   
   
4. Change out light fixtures.
   While you're painting and considering which neutral tone to go with, think about changing out those outdated light fixtures. Changing out lighting is a little higher level DIY but still fairly manageable if you're handy around the home. Installing updated lighting fixtures can help you to not only make your home look more modern but also dramatically improve the lighting inside your home. Better lit homes show better and will be more tempting to buyers.
   
   
5. Freshen your landscaping.
   Another easy DIY project you can do is to add interest to your yard. If you've maintained the landscaping around your house, you may not have much to do other than freshening it up a little. But if your yard is very plain and boring, consider adding a little landscaping in a few choice places, especially in the front of the house, with special attention around the front porch. This will help brighten your home's curb appeal and make its listing stand out from other Boise homes for sale.

It's important to be fair and honest with yourself about how much DIY you can handle, but there are plenty of easy projects you can do yourself to help improve your home's value. To consult with an agent about what your home might need before it's ready to be listed, contact us today.