HOMEOWNERS Simple Weekend Projects To Freshen Your Home (NAPSA)—If you’re short on time and money, there are many simple do-it-yourself projects that can give your home an instant makeover. Small changes to a room can make a significant dif- ference. Spruce up your home in a weekendwith these easytips: e Switch out hardware: Replacing doorknobs, kitchen and bathroom cabinet hardware and bedroom furniture knobs can breathe life into old pieces and give a room an immediateface-lift. Paint can be an inexpensive and easy wayto transform any room. e Add some color with paint: Paint is an inexpensive and easy way to transform any room. Glidden™ paint has simpli- fied the color selection process with a new, reduced palette of 282 timeless colors and paint testers with a built-in brush, to experiment with different shades. Larger paint chips with coordinating accent colors on the back makeenvisioning the perfect color for a room quick and simple (www.glidden.com). e Change light fixtures: Many homeshave overhead lights in the bedroom and living room that are often much brighter than needed. Add a few smaller lamps to enhance the ambience andcreate a more relaxing environment. Homeowners don’t need to invest a lot of time or money to freshen up their home. A simple change of hardware, splash of color or different lighting can make an old room seem new again.
