5 Cheap and Easy Home Repair Projects

When projects around the house need to be taken care of, a top priority for many homeowners is saving money. Doing a job well - on a limited budget - takes planning. Utilizing resources correctly is important, so time, materials and money are not wasted.

Here are five home repair projects you can tackle that can be done on the cheap.

Front of the house facelift
You can make the front of your house look brand new by making just a few simple adjustments. A new mailbox, door handle and address numbers cost just a few bucks each, but can make the house look completely different. Cleaning up front bushes and adding a few plants can create a unique appearance that your house hadn't previously shown.

Upgrading the bathrooms
Replacing your toilet seats and sprucing up your sinks, bathtubs and showers can make a heavily used bathroom look brand new again. Bankrate also suggested replacing worn-down bathroom floors  with new tiles and rugs. The upgrades will make the room look better in no time.

Build your own headboard
A new headboard for your bed can be expensive if you buy it in a store. A more cost-efficient route is to buy the materials yourself and build a headboard of your own. The DIY Network explained headboards can be made out of nearly any material, from wood to fabric. This project is a great way to make something unique and special for your home, without spending a lot of money.

Insert crown molding
Even though it's located at the top of your wall near the ceiling, a lot of people will notice if a crown molding is incorrect. This Old House recommended buying polystyrene foam  that has been coated in hard plaster, because it is easier to mold around the corners. Installing the new molding can be done in a day, but the work will make the rooms in your house look much better.

Add rollouts to your cabinets
Saving space can be tough, especially in a smaller house or crowded apartment. Adding rollouts can help maximize space within a cabinet and drawer, as it allows for easier access to objects being stored in the back. You can either buy a rollout or make one of your own, and installing them in a cabinet should take about 15 minutes , The Family Handyman said.

For more money saving tips, contact the financial professionals at Vectra Bank.