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With the current economy you most likely can’t afford a new home or a costly home remodel.  There are some things you can do without breaking the bank in the highest traffic areas of your house- the bathrooms and the kitchen.

In the Bathroom:

1. Replace switchplate covers, drawer knobs and door handles for around $20 and coordinate them for a modern look.
2. Paint a wood floor with high traffic paint designed for moisture areas instead of using costly tile.
3. If privacy is needed and you have windows to cover, consider frosted glass or glass brick instead of the old fabric window treatments.
4. Shop in the teen section for vibrant and bright-colored washclothes, handtowels and a new shower curtain and if you have room in the budget- new towels.
5. Ask the hardware store employees if there is any paint that other customers had made and didn’t want and use it to sand and repaint your bath cabinets.
6. If you have a classic footed tub, have it professionally refinished and fitted for new fixtures as this is way cheaper than buying a new one.
7. Use removable adhesive hooks instead of buying new towel racks- there are many different styles available and they are very sturdy.
8. Replace a bulky cabinet with a petite pedestal sink and use a tall basket underneath for storage.

In the Kitchen:

1. Add new light fixtures over your counters and island and remember they don’t have to be the same as long as you stick with a common element like a color.
2. Find clearance tiles to create a medallion instead of retiling or painting the entire backsplash.
3. Replace the kitchen sink faucet, this small change can really make a difference!
4. Instead of expensive blinds, consider a valance up top and a half curtain in the middle of the window frame using basic café curtains.
5. Paint a focal wall a bright color- this usually takes less than a quart of paint and can also be done with unwanted or extra paint.
6. High impact accessories like countertop storage canisters, new table runners or bowls of fruit add texture and color for cheap.
7. Replace only the granite or marble in your island instead of all the countertops for a high-end change without the high-end cost.

These easy steps can really make a difference in some of the most used rooms in your house and won’t bust your wallet to do so!