{"id":1327,"date":"2016-03-16T22:09:35","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T02:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.greatflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1327"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:13:30","slug":"simple-and-affordable-home-renovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2016\/simple-and-affordable-home-renovations\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple and Affordable Home Renovations"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking to put your house on the market or just want to spruce it up, GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> has some tips to increase the value and make you fall in love with your home again.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou do not have to take out a second mortgage on your home to make impactful changes. Many home renovations are budget-friendly and can be done by the homeowner,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s leading independent homeowner\u2019s insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n

Kitchen<\/strong>-The kitchen is the heart of the home which is why it sells homes. A kitchen remodel can run into the thousands but it does not have to be out of reach. Some simple and cost effective changes that can change the look of this high traffic area includes: changing out hardware on the cabinets and drawers, updating light fixtures or replacing the kitchen faucet. If you really want to flex your DIY muscle, try installing a backsplash.<\/p>\n

Bathroom<\/strong>-Bathrooms are another popular place in the home. In order to keep renovating costs down, try cleaning or re-grouting the tile. Apply fresh caulk around the tub and sink area. Replacing the mirror or bathroom lighting makes a strong visual impact. Changing out the toilet or even just the toilet seat can make a clean impression.<\/p>\n

Paint<\/strong>-Painting is an inexpensive way to create a different environment in a room.\u00a0 Experts at HGTV<\/a><\/em> recommend, \u201cSoft, cool colors create a quieter feeling while strong colors add drama. Warmer, contrasting and brighter colors add to a sociable atmosphere, deeper blue-greens and neutrals will give a more formal ambiance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lighting<\/strong>-Adding dimmer switches to your current lighting can help create mood. Softer bulbs can bring warmth into a room. Check into updating a ceiling fan or just the blades with a more modern style. Replacing a nondescript light fixture with a chandelier or oversized pendant in the entryway, kitchen or bedroom can make a bold design statement.<\/p>\n

Front Door<\/strong>-\u201cReplacing your front door will not only boost your home\u2019s style, but it could also provide you with a discount on your homeowner\u2019s insurance<\/a>,\u201d reports Buck with GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s largest independent homeowner\u2019s insurance<\/a> agency. Replacing your front door can provide you with an 82 to 98 percent increase on your investment, according to Remodeling Magazine\u2019s 2016 Annual Cost vs. Value Report<\/a>. If you are not interested in replacing your door, painting it will also provide a wow-factor.<\/p>\n

Curb Appeal<\/strong>-Overgrown landscaping can obscure your home\u2019s view and foster mold growth. Mowing your yard, pulling weeds along with pruning shrubs and bushes will increase the attractiveness of your home. Adding new, clean house numbers can also make a fresh impression.<\/p>\n

Maintenance and Repairs<\/strong>-Investing in simple repairs around your home such as, plumbing leaks, drywall repairs, rusted rain gutters and replacing windows are affordable fixes that go a long way in making your home more comfortable while feasibly averting future problems.<\/p>\n

GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> provides affordable rates on the most costly asset you own. Our homeowner\u2019s insurance<\/a> provides adequate coverage for all your needs, call us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you are looking to put your house on the market or just want to spruce it up, GreatFlorida Insurance has some tips to increase the value and make you fall in love with your home again. \u201cYou do not have to take out a second mortgage on your home to make impactful changes. Many […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1219,"featured_media":1331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1327","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-floridainsurance","8":"category-homeowners-insurance"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1327"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1327\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13912,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1327\/revisions\/13912"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}