Budget-Friendly Projects For Any Homeowner
Being a homeowner means always being on the lookout for ways to upgrade your home and improve your space. While this sounds tedious, it can actually be quite fun with the right projects! That’s why it’s nice to have a few budget-friendly and novice-friendly DIY projects in your back pocket. These projects only require minimal materials, some of which you may already have at home, and no experience necessary. So whether you have a free weekend, are getting bored with a certain room, or simply need a creative outlet, these 3 easy DIY projects to do at home will help you find the perfect project to do right now.
3 Easy DIY Projects To Do At Home
Looking for an Easy, Temporary Accent Wall?
Peel and stick wallpaper has a simple application process and is less of a commitment than traditional wallpaper. If you’re ready to do that accent wall you’ve been thinking about, peel and stick may be the way to go. As a reminder, always read through the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that you’re getting a good quality of wallpaper that doesn’t hurt your walls. Unfortunately, peel and stick doesn’t stick well on textured walls. Pro-tip? Make sure to get a little more than you need. Like with anything, there’s a bit of a learning curve and you may have a couple of false starts! But the end product will be worth it. Check out our post on temporary accent walls for more ideas!
Whitewashing Furniture is Simple and Fun
Whitewashing is another way to add new color and life into your home. It has uncomplicated prep and you can use it to spruce up flower vases, that hand-me-down side table, a bookshelf, or even a fireplace. It can be applied on both wood and brick surfaces. All it takes it some whitewash paint or white paint + water, brushes, protective equipment, and sealant. Whitewash has a classic, timeless look that can work in almost any space. No matter the size of the makeover, changing some things up in your home can help you feel more invigorated.
A Multitude of Options for Extra Hanging Picture Frames
When was the last time you really looked at and appreciated one of your family photos? Now might be the time to change out the pictures in your picture frames. There are a variety of crafts you can do with empty frames, and most of them are kid-friendly if you want to include them in on the fun!
Some of our favorites include putting cork-boards inside the frames to use as bulletin boards. You can also use chicken wire instead and hang items with clothespins or clips. Another variation is to hang string between an empty frame to create an elegant jewelry holder. You can put a frame around an wall painted with chalkboard paint to make a message board or art wall. If you have leftover tile, you can glue it inside of a frame to create a serving tray. If you’re looking for a more advanced project, you can frame a bathroom mirror. If you have a big enough frame (or can get new trim boards), this is a way to add some pizzaz to a bathroom and make a basic builder mirror look new.
