Home Upgrades on a Budget

Tip #9: Fresh flowers and scented candles add ambiance

Don't underestimate flower power! Fresh flowers can go a long way in helping you sell your home, Nate says. Nate picks some up from the local grocery store for $27 and puts them throughout the house. He recommends buying some that will last longer than a week.

A scented candle can also help add some ambiance to the room. Nate bought one for $11. "It really just sort of helps make the space feel fresh and pretty," Nate says.