With a few basic tools and a little ingenuity, there are numerous home improvement projects that virtually anyone may complete within the space of a weekend. Transform a room indoors, increase storage, or make a backyard more inviting with one of these simple projects.
Create a Mudroom
Homeowners do not need much money or space to convert a foyer, or open wall into an area that not only provides storage space but also makes dressing or undressing outdoors more convenient. Paint, panel, or add trim to the wall, which differentiates the area from the rest of the home. Install hooks for backpacks, coats, and hats. Add a wall shelf for miscellaneous items. Keep rainy or winter weather gear out of sight with bins or baskets. Creative individuals might take the time to build a bench/box with hinged lid for storage. Add mats for wet footwear.
Face lift for the Kitchen
Remove all of the doors and the drawers from the cabinets. Depending on whether deciding to paint or stain the exteriors, doors, drawers and cabinet fronts, then require sanding or stripping. Damp wipe and dry the surfaces. Apply the paint or stain of choice. After staining, apply a suitable sealant. Replace old hardware as desired.
Spruce up the Bathroom
Besides a coat of paint, homeowners might install a new mirror or medicine chest and new light fixtures. If desired, splurge and add newer, more stylish faucets and a matching shower head. Just replacing old and outdated fixtures can bring new life into your bathroom without much cost to you.
Install Wood Flooring
Modern wood flooring comes in a variety of patterns and colors that easily enhance or change the appearance of any room. The quick snap-together design of newer products makes installation a breeze, and merely requires basic measuring and cutting tools to complete the project. If not planning on removing molding before floor installation, complete the look with shoe molding. While shopping for the flooring, purchase the recommended underlayment material as well.
Build a Planter/Trellis
Beautify a backyard space by constructing a simple combination planter box/trellis this spring, or summer. Use cedar, teak, or pressure-treated lumber for the box base. Cover the box and build the trellis from decorative bamboo. Depending on the size of your creation, place the planter against an exterior wall, or use it to create a privacy screen.
Before starting your weekend project, make sure that you have the tools to do the job.
