Big-box hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s 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®. “If 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,” Samantha Rose Frith of Warburg Realty told Forbes.com. “Changing out old lighting for classic or modern chandeliers can also add a significant pop to a room.
Here are a few smaller DIY ideas real estate professionals offered up at Forbes.com:
Stay within your comfort zone and skill set when tackling DIY projects. “There’s nothing worse than attempting a project with the best intentions and making things worse or more stressful,” John Campbell of Page Taft-Christie’s International Real Estate told Forbes.com.