Home renovation gets most people excited, but no one as much as DIY enthusiasts. Working in your own home is a matter of pride as well as a skill-building pastime. While many things inside and out of the home take more than hobbyist knowledge, it's by no means everything. Some of the best ideas for home renovation projects you can DIY are simple, inexpensive, and most of all, are impressive once complete.
Update Storage Fixtures
One of the easiest things any homeowner can do to instantly upgrade their home is to update fixtures. Any manner of shelf, cabinet, and counter are auxiliary and can be freely altered with surprisingly little effort. The quickest method to create change is to simply paint old furnishings. Besides this, you can remove and replace every fixture.
There are many options for securing new fixtures, such as reclaim shops and new models in home supply stores. As most cabinets are wood, there is still much room for DIY creativity, such as painting, staining, adding panels, or changing out the hardware. The truly ambitious crafter can even try their hand and building their cabinets and shelves from scratch.
Reimagine Entryways
The importance of a beautiful front door can't be understated. Having a truly gorgeous entryway will make entering your own home that much more inviting. One of the first areas to look at is the pathway. Ensure concrete paths are neat and damage-free and do the same for the porch area. Fresh concrete can be poured and wooden porches brightened up which fresh planks, stain, or paint.
Updating your door is one of the easiest ideas for home renovation projects you can DIY. Beautifully designed doors can be ordered unfinished, giving DIYers a chance to customize the color and look. Different sizes and types of doors can also be a fun challenge and can make a huge difference in the appearance of a home.
Use Decorative Materials
Many homes come stock with straightforward materials. This includes simply running boards, frames, windows, and more. Affordability is at the heart of these design choices, but once a family is in a home, they are free to make changes.
Home supply stores offer a wide selection of decorative trim such as beveling, corner rosettes, and wainscoting styles. All of these options are very easy to source and install on your own. The serious DIYers can of course always pull out their miter box and have a go at cutting their beveling.
About the Publisher
Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
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