As the word suggests, anything you do – modification, tweaking, additions etc contribute toward your efforts to improvise your home. Whether it is about fabric change, furnishing change, plumbing up gradation, installation of solar panels etc, all are part of efforts to home improvements! Well, does it mean hole in your pocket and slimmer wallets? Not necessarily! Smart home improvements can lead to beautification of home and not too costly also.

Select a skilled and less costly contractor for your work. Ask him his  plans for your  house , how he is planning to do the work, time line, previous experience etc. Tell him you are on a budget and make sure he knows what he is doing
Better still, if you think you can do the work yourself why bother with the contractor?
Daily laborers for proper renovation work, work on daily wage system. Make sure the contractor is using just the right number and quality of laborers. Make sure laborers are trustworthy and safer side, decide on wages beforehand itself to avoid ambiguity
priorities the issues and then decide to work on them. Do a cost benefit analyses to help you get things in order. You might want to stagger the home improvements in phases to reduce financial burden
If you are looking to change or modify decor, do some research. Make up your mind on an appropriate theme and search for things like paintings, antiques, cushions etc online for better deals. Try antique shops in areas where cheap things are available. No harm in visiting some great yard sales!
Well, if you are thinking of upgrading lightings, it is a great idea as long as it is financial and return wise viable. Mood lightning’s are great for various effects! CFL bulbs come in shapes and sizes and in different colors to suit the surrounds. They also help save electricity in the long run. Lightings can create amazing effects and are perfect for any kind of house

It is very important to remember that home improvements are essential and profitable from time to time. If we are talking about soft improvements like decor change. color pattern change etc, it creates wonderful and happy memories for residents. Major changes like renovation, addition of room or floor, balcony extension etc requires more financial commitment and thus the decision needs to well thought after! After all, improvements help a lot in increasing the monetary/investment value of the house – it is worth the effort and some money!