{"id":17288,"date":"2020-05-06T12:18:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T12:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/?p=17288"},"modified":"2020-05-06T12:18:18","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T12:18:18","slug":"stay-at-home-orders-present-new-diy-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/stay-at-home-orders-present-new-diy-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay-at-Home Orders Present New DIY Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stay-at-Home Orders Present New DIY Opportunities<\/h1>\n
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More homeowners are taking on do-it-yourself house projects while staying at home, which is helping to add value and appeal to their properties. Even small projects, like cleaning tile grout, can make a big difference, real estate pros say.<\/p>\n

Big-box hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowe\u2019s reported an increase in customer visits of 7.4% and 9.6%, respectively, in March compared to a year ago, according to Placer.ai data. Thirty-two percent of homeowners say they already have taken on both big and small house projects during the pandemic, while 15% say they plan to soon, according to a survey from realtor.com\u00ae. \u201cIf you are considering selling your house post-crisis, prepping for staging and giving your apartment a fresh coat of white paint can add light and airiness,\u201d Samantha Rose Frith of Warburg Realty told Forbes.com. \u201cChanging out old lighting for classic or modern chandeliers can also add a significant pop to a room.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here are a few smaller DIY ideas real estate professionals offered up at Forbes.com:<\/p>\n