Pimp up your brand new New York place with our simple and low-cost home improvement tips. Alt text: a two-story house in Queens, NY with a pretty yard in front of it.

Finally, you have found a perfect home for you and your family in New York City. Finding a great property in NYC is truly like looking for a needle in a haystack. Of course, there are many great options. However, the demand is always present, and all the great properties get picked up almost instantly. Since you were lucky and found what you needed, it is safe to assume that you dropped a nice bundle of money on your real estate purchase. Properties are by no means cheap in the Empire State. Therefore, you will be in desperate need of low-budget home improvement ideas. Your NYC home improvement doesn’t need to be expensive to be efficient. We have some great ideas in store for you.

NYC home improvement is a must

Buying a property in NYC was a great challenge and you handled it like a champ. So, now it is time to move to a different challenge. Your NYC home improvement should be the next challenge on your real estate agenda. What you need are low-cost NYC home improvement ideas that will turn your home into an even more attractive place to be in.

Make or fix your pathways in your yard

This is a great idea for all of you that live in a home that has outdoor space. There are many stone options that you can choose from if you are looking to dive into this project. Stone pathways are very cheap to make, and it will take you only a weekend. Yet, they look very sophisticated and they will give your yard a whole new look. In truth, the first thing somebody sees when they visit your home is the outside. So, by doing this home advancement you might even increase the attractiveness of your property. You will possibly increase the value of your home. We all know how important those first impressions are, even in the real estate game.

Make your garden look chic and sophisticated by adding are renovating your current pathway. Alt text: a woman walking on a garden pathway that spreads between many tulips.

When somebody makes an entrance impress them

Now that your yard is impressive, it is time to move inside the house. If you want to keep the good impressions going, take care of the entrance to your home. Make the area next to your front door cute and practical at the same time. When you walk into your home the first thing you want to do is unload and drop your keys, cellphone, scarfs and other things that you were carrying around all day.

There are many furniture pieces that can help you do just that. Everything from hangers to benches can help make this area more attractive. The good news is that you do not need to spend a bunch of money on this type of furniture. Very often, you can find great pieces in thrift stores and vintage stores for practically pocket change.

Install a programmable thermostat

There are many things we know about real estate and one of them is that we should always strive to keep our place upgraded. This NYC home improvement idea will barely disrupt your budget, but it will also save you money in the long run. When switching from a manual thermostat to an automatic one, you are giving yourself the opportunity to save energy. Hence, lower electrical bills. Since this home improvement idea will cost you a hundred dollars or less, it truly is a no brainer.

A little paint touchup can make a world of a difference

When you move into your new New York crib it is very likely that you will not have the means to purchase all new furniture. As a matter of fact, you shouldn’t have to. Sometimes all it takes is a small fix or a little touch up to make your old furniture look brand spanking new. Kitchen cabinets are a great example of furniture that can be easily brought back to life.

Your kitchen cabinets are the heart of your kitchen, so make sure they always look the part. Alt text: White kitchen cabinets with colorful decorations stored in them with a lot of light shining within them.

Your old packing supplies are necessary for such projects. Hopefully, you saved some from your move. Cardboard boxes and paper can be great for protecting other surfaces while you work on your cabinets. In no time your kitchen will look like it just got delivered to your home from your favorite furniture salon. The best thing about this home improvement is that it will cost you some effort, time and a smidge of cash.

Don’t neglect your bathroom

We added something new to many rooms of your NYC home. So, it is only natural that we cannot neglect your bathroom. There are a few add-ons that you can incorporate into your bathroom décor. The best part about this process is that you don’t have to do it all at once. Even the slightest addition can make your bathroom look like an entirely different room. A new mirror is a great change. Simple but elegant mirrors can sometimes cost only around 20 bucks. With a new paint color on the bathroom, shelves will leave your bathroom unrecognizable. Add some piece of art or a few candles in your favorite scents and voila. Your work is done!

Bathroom furniture with wooden details tends to look fabulous as part of your bathroom decor while not doing significant damage to your bank account. Alt text: light and white bathroom with wooden furniture and a large wooden mirror.

By:Betty White