5 DIY Home Upgrades From Home Depot Under $150 That Pay Off
The Home Depot has plenty of upgrades that cost less than $150, from hardware to lighting. Most take minimal DIY work and can be completed within a day.
You can ultimately spend thousands of dollars updating your home. However, if that’s not in your budget, a few small changes can make a surprising difference.
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Here are five ways to upgrade your home with these budget-friendly picks.
1. Replace Door Knobs
Price: $42.33
If your home has multiple dated or broken interior doorknobs, the best way to save is to buy in bulk. These Defiant bed/bath door knobs come in a six-pack, so each doorknob costs just $7.06.
The privacy knobs fit standard left- or right-handed doors. If the satin nickel finish doesn’t match your decor, the knobs also come in matte black for around $5 more per pack.
2. Add Under-Cabinet Lighting
Price: $57.83
The Black + Decker LED voice-enabled smart under-cabinet lighting kit works with the Alexa app or voice commands, and installs without tools. Its adjustable white light can help illuminate dark countertop areas and also provide softer lighting in the kitchen at night. Each kit includes one 24-inch light bar.
3. Update Your Kitchen Backsplash
Price: $32.39
Consider Art3d’s Peel-and-Stick Vinyl Subway Backsplash Tile as a budget-friendly way to give your kitchen backsplash a fresh look. Each package of tiles covers 10 square feet and is designed to withstand heat and humidity. Install over clean, smooth surfaces.
Depending on how big your kitchen backsplash is, there are a few packages that could do the job for well under $150.
4. Switch To a Smart Thermostat
Price: $109.99
Smart thermostats are sleeker-looking than traditional models and can also help you save money on energy costs.
The Honeywell Home T5 7-day smart Wi-Fi thermostat allows you to create a heating and cooling schedule or use geofencing to adjust the temperature based on when you leave and return home. You can also control the thermostat remotely through the app, Alexa, Apple HomeKit or Google Home.
According to Energy Star, certified smart thermostats save the average household about 8% on heating and cooling bills. However, actual savings will vary based on your climate, HVAC equipment and how you use the thermostat.
5. Replace a Ceiling Light
Price: $49.97
An old ceiling light can make a room seem dated.
A simple, yet elegant, light, such as the Home Decorators Collection Pompton semi-flush light fixture, can make a big difference for around $50. The light features a gold finish with white ribbed glass and can be used in bedrooms, kitchens, dining rooms or entryways.
If this particular style won’t work well in your home, the Home Depot has plenty of other fixtures under $150 to choose from.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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