When you own a property, it can become easy to let it get run down and become a little rougher around the edges from when you moved in. It is only natural. You can always try sticking another lick of paint on the walls and filling in some of the new holes but all you are doing is plastering over the cracks. Quite literally. If you can carve out the time, and you want to add value to your home, then you should think about making some bigger changes. If you are looking for somewhere to start, then here are a few ideas.