50 easy DIY projects that you can approach this weekend
These easy DIY house projects will look like your space at a million dollars in no time.
The coronavirus pandemic has many people spend more time at home than ever and eager toAttack some projects at home during their time spent inside. However, while learning for drywall or repacking your own patio may be more than a time and money investment that most people are inclined to spend right now, there are many simple projects you can take To completely turn your home into two days or less. That's why we teamed up withDIY experts To bring you some DIY projects at the amazing and easy house you can complete in one weekend! And simpler and fast resources to embellish your space, see these23 Genius Home Improvement Projects You can do in one hour (or less!).
1 Make your own hand-painted wallpaper.
No budget for dear wallpaper? No problem!Cassandra Campana Cass creates said that this cost of the project virtually no money and soon failed. "I used a level and long piece of waste wood to draw vertical lines along the wall. Then I cut two pieces of scrap wood at an angle and pasted them together to make a model for the rest of the pattern, "explains. After penciling the design on the wall, she paints with a fine brush. (For more details on how she finished, clickhere)
2 Create your own DIY coffee station.
Tired of having too much mismatched cups in your wardrobe? Consolidate your collection and keep your morning with pick-me-up accessories in a place with this easy coffee stationJES and MADHU DAS Yes of us have built that.
Once you have sanded your wood and spray with lacquer, "pick up the pieces [and] make sure the tray is at a 90-degree angle so that your tablet content does not slip," says Jes. She adds that cup hooks under the station can be purchased at any hardware store. (For more insight into this project,Click here.) And for more impressive ideas to improve your space, see27 amazing gardening schedule for all budgets.
3 Build your own sliding body organizer.
If you want more storage but do not entry a lot of space, these sliding milk crates could just be the best way toFight your background image.
"We had some [crates] who drags so we decided to turn them into functional elements where we could store things we need access on a regular basis," says Jes. After paint spray the crates, it attaches drawer sliding paths to the crate and the wall, making sure to measure and re-measure to provide functionality. (Do you want to make your own? Check out the JES and MADHU projecthere.)
4 Create your own custom mirror.
Transforming this half-hinge mirror into a reporting piece is easier than you could expect. "I recently turned a light wooden mirror in a beautiful rose gold coin using only white paint, the tape, and a rust-oleum aerosol paint box in rose gold," says Blogger DIYSarah Macklin dream of the house. She simply painted corners with white paint, cutlery with ribbon once they have been dry aerosol paint, and used for the rest. (For complete DIY, click onhere.) But before you so much that picking a brush, make sure these17 Bad DIY Projects to Avoid, According to Home Pros Improvement.
5 Reucholster your head.
Watch up your room in a short time? All you need is a weekend and a little elbow oil to make this beautiful bed head. "This update was cheap and has a huge impact, but he took a few layers to cover the gray color of the original upholstery," says handymanAmanda Poe of Bohofrisco.
6 Stencil and paint your bedside table.
Now that you have made your headboard, why not update this boring night table in your room, too? It only takes a few hours to create a custom song. "I paint the chalk and a stencil to create this OS inlay look for a fraction of the cost" of a new room, says PoE. (Click onhere for the full tutorial on both the bedhead and bedside table.) And if you are concerned about the temperature in your sleeping areas, see17 Genius Ways to keep your Cooler Room.
7 Use milk paint to transform an old dresser.
Instead of taking this déglingee old dresser to the discharge, try to transform it DIY at home bloggersAsh and Eileen Annesley Just measuring up. "We had an old convenience of the 50s and changed the look of it with the paint of milk and any new material," explains the pair. (The love of this project? See how they did ithere.)
8 Make your own edge of the image.
You do not have to crowd each shelf and coat to find enough space for your photos. "These are magnificent image edges that we have made of waste wood that now shelter a collection of photos," said the Annensleys. The best part? This project cost less than $ 10. (Learn morehere.)
9 Create your own wall art of the map.
The big art should not cost a fortune. Example: This magnificent just measuring up card. "This is a simple map of three rooms in fair wood, painting, and a stencil," explain the Annensleys. (Eager to make your own? Check their tutorialhere.)
10 Build your own shelves.
The creation of more storage should not be time or an expensive business. However, it is important to secure your shelves before using them. DiyerDanielle Pientka, Founder of Dydanielle.com, says, "You have to make shelves and cabinets are safe level and poles in mounted the wall. Everything must be secured as well as books and movies are heavy. (You will find more information about this projecthere.) And other ways to upgrade your home, see these7 Genius Home Office Hacks Who will do the work at home way better.
11 Build your own entertainment center.
Do you want to make your TV and cable with an elegant part of your decor instead of visual pollution? Pientka says that this project is a little more time, but it is well worth the effort. "We mounted the cabinets and added feet for extra support," explains. "The cabinets give us a lot of hidden storage space without much work. »(Check the complete tutorialhere.)
12 Install your own skin backspace and stick.
Upgrading your kitchen does not necessarily mean spending a lot of money or even hiring an entrepreneur. PoE says that removable tiles are an easy way to transform your space, noting that it took just a weekend to complete this project. Better yet, "these tiles are removable so you can take them when you leave your rental space, or if you want to change your kitchen again! (For more insight into this project, clickhere.) And for more ideas to create your culinary dream space, see25 kitchen decorations that will completely turn your space.
13 Make your pantry with custom shelves.
Remodel Kitchen can be expensive, but you can update your pantry in a single weekend with custom shelves. "We took the old wire shelves of our pantry and replace them with beautiful wooden shelves and the drawers of the house," say the Annensleys. (See how they did ithere.)
14 Construction cooking shelves of old doors.
Remodeling of your home? Put these old doors with good use with this fun DIY of the Chatfield Court. "This project is easy to do and makes a huge difference in a space," says handymanKristi Haight. (Learn morehere.)
15 Make your own farm table.
The large dining room tables can be prohibitive expensive unless you make your own, which is. "Sand just down the wood with an orbital sander, add a layer of dye, and wipe it. Let it dry and then apply Waze at the entire table, "saysAustin Alvarez of the building our ground. (For complete instructions, clickhere.)
16 Build your own home.
Keep warm outdoors should not signify your covers in your backyard. "Go to your local hardware store and enter 30 tin concrete retaining wall blocks, a pea pebble bag, and a basic bag of paver," says Alvarez. "Two hours later, you will be roasting all the marshmallows with the closest to friends and family. (See the full projecthere.)
17 Create your own compost bin.
Transform your nutrient fertilizer remnants into nutrient fertilizers for your garden with this easy DIY. "You can use any wood you want to build, including the scrap timber that is free," saysAllen Michael, Editor of the Sawshub DIY site. "Make sure it is not treated-you do not want chemicals in your compost! »(You will find the complete tutorialhere.)
18 Make your own succulent wall.
Do you want to flex the green thumb? This succulent wall is the ideal way to display your precious potted plants. "All you need is hardwood, 2 × 2 pots and clips," saysAmanda Badgley DIY.ING.MAMA. "Make a few straight cuts, nails all together, screw in your clips, and you're done! (For more information about this project, clickhere.)
19 Create your own succulent terrariums.
You can bring the outside with these easy terrariums fromKarla Perez Chicfully Kreaions. "You fill the apothecary pots with pebbles and just insert the succulent of your choice," explains Perez. (To learn more about this project,Click here.)
20 Make your own front door crown.
Do you want to give your door a cure of making fun season? Try this magnificent project of Chicfully Kreaions paper crown on the size. "I used a floral garden of natural willow crown, different plastic ferns, white paper plates, feathers I plunged with gold glitter, and a cutting of silhouette [Peter Pan of]," says Perez. She notes that she first rolled the plates to make the flowers, then stick the other materials on. (See the full projecthere.)
21 Build an elevated garden bed.
Raised beds just had a chic update, thanks to this easy DIY ofApril ReadIf only April. "Just cut the wood, make a box of and add the legs for more convenience. Add planks to the bottom of the box and cover the bottom with black fiberglass screen to protect the soil from falling through, "says ReaDe. (See complete tutorialhere.)
22 Make an easy organizer entrance route.
Do not let your mail and keys clutter your entry door longer. Reade says she attaches hooks and small shelves for waste wood and the turn is played, "the organizer entry was ready! (See how she didhere.)
23 Build a set of garage shelves.
yourgarage summer so cluttered You can barely see the ground? These simple do-it-yourself shelves are perfect for getting rid of this disorder once and for all. "I ci a frame at the wall, then makes another frame of mapping and connected them with the holds between," says Reade. "Then I cut a sheet of plywood into three parts and shelves lined. (Check out the complete instructions of the projecthere.)
24 Make a lazy pencil holder.
Give your desk an easy upgrade with this Susan pencil holder. "I measured the thickness of pencils, drill holes in the wood, attached a lazy Susan on the bottom, and he was ready! Reade says. (Find out how to make ahere.)
25 Build your own baby gym.
Do not love the appearance of yourPlastic toys for clumsy children? Make this beautiful wooden baby room is easier than you expect. "Just take a 1 × 2, make four legs on it, fix the ankle and decorate that you like," says Reade. "I beaded on elastic cord, but the ideas are unlimited. (Find out how to make your ownhere.)
26 Install your own custom closet.
You do not have to have the skills or level of the contractor a huge budget to create your own custom wardrobe. The use of a selected system Closetmaid, handymanAlyssa Loring Feathers and stripes created this custom storage space for his daughter. "I like the drawers for the additional organization, so I have a place to put his swimsuits, additional sheets, and other things that simply do not fit in his dresser," she says. "A drawer usually has elements that are a little too big, but will soon adapt Ish. (Find out how to make your ownhere.)
27 Create your own sofa sleeve.
A cup of coffee has dropped is too much but you do not need another table that clog your space to give you more space for drinks just spend a day doing this wood sofa handle. After cutting the wood to the waist, "glue and tighten the sides to fix the two pieces from the bottom up, and let it dry," saysBrandon Smith, Editor in The Saw Guy. Follow with stain and polyurethane finish and you have finished! (You will find information on how to do your ownhere.)
28 Build an elegant coverage scale.
Draper a blanket on the arm of your sofa can add a rustic chic key, but there are only so many textiles your sofa can handle. Entry: The DIY coverage scale. "You do not power the power, not even to make this simple global scale. All you need is a tabbed box, a hand saw, and some tips, "saysVineta Jackson, founder ofThe DIY girl. (You can get all the truth of hishere.)
29 Resurface your home.
This easy DIY home project can completely turn a room, but, quite surprisingly, it does not require an entrepreneur. If you are on your existing brick fireplace, "smoothing the rough surface with mortar, then give a new look with modern tile," Jackson suggests. (Click here For more in depth the instructions).
30 Or give him a serious cleaning and painting work!
Smoke stains are notoriously difficult to clean, but do not let yourself be discouraged from remodeling your fireplace. "When cleaning did not remove smoke spots, I turned to a semi-transparent concrete dye," saysKate Terhune Mama Kate KNows Best. (Check the full DIYhere.)
31 Redo your used bathroom floors.
Even if your bathroom floor is looking a little messed, you do not have to tear all this tile. According to Jackson, it is easy to "give your floor of the room a new bold look with ground painting and a graphic stencil. " (You canClick here For more information on this home home DIY project.)
32 Create a simple tailor supported support.
This laptop you bought to hold your large local surface store can serve a goal, but it's not exactly pretty. Fortunately, the transformation, it is simpler that you could expect with this easy DIY project. "It's so easy to exchange fake wood top of this laptop holder bought in store for custom design," says Jackson. "You can stick several contrasting boards together to make a larger piece, or add a color touch with recycled skateboards. (For the complete tutorial,Click here.)
33 Transform a piece of wood into an easy candlestick.
Have too many candles mismatched kicking around your home? Transform them into a superb room by creating your own wooden candle holder or plant. "Dig through your bunch of waste wood to put together this simple DIY candlestick that doubles like a stand stand," says Jackson. "Just stick the layers, cut the sides, and drill a hole for the candle on the top. As simple as that! (And if you want more about the present DIY,Click here.)
34 Make a hook of the fantasy plant.
Even if you do not have a lot of a green thumb, hang a feweasy to maintain, for plants On your wall can add character to your great space with a minimum time investment. "Press an ordinary planted hook with a fancy wood bracket, then add cute terrariums for air plants," says Jackson. She notes that this project takes all in one hour. (Click here To learn how to do one yourself.)
35 Redo your wardrobes with contact paper.
AFull relooking kitchen is a fairly time and costly business. However, you can "give your wardrobes before a quick-flat jouvence cure with skin and stick contact paper," says Jackson. This is also a great way for tenants to transform their kitchens without losing their deposit. (For more information on how to make this project easy DIY arrive,Click here.)
36 Paint your kitchen backsplash.
You do not need to tear your existing backsplash to give it a new life. Instead, "brighten up with a layer of gluing primer and ground painting that can hold up to cooking mess and sink projections," suggests Jackson. (Click here For more information on this tutorial.)
37 Add the crown molding to your cabinets.
Looking for a way to turn your kitchen that does not require a contractor? Adding a garnish over your cabinets is so simple, even a DIY novice can do it. "Buy molding and the plate and then paint to match the color of the cabinet," explainsJames Judge, A phoenix-foundedDesigner and real estate broker. "The finished look brands look like cabinets to extend to the ceiling. »
38 Install interior wall panels.
If you are bored with your dull walls and suck itself will not make a great way to transform them is to add paneling, which is easier to install than you might think. "Buy 1 × 1 boards and create a graphic pattern," suggests the judge. He recommends drawing the pattern on the wall before hanging the panels. Then attach the boards to the walls and paint them in the color of your choice. "This is a great way inexpensive way to get a new look and a nice alternative to line up," says the judge.
39 Sew a new series of curtains.
The curtains can cost a pretty penny, but you can easily make your own with a little know-how of DIY. Blogger DIYAlisa Bovino ofA glass of bovino says it takes about an hour to the hem of a set of four panels. Its only warnings about these pleated beauties? "Be sure you use the same amount of fabric by plaster, you spacing them about each other, and you also clipping to the same place. (For the complete tutorial,Click here.)
40 Reorganize an IKEA media center.
IKEA furniture can be a staple in many homes, but itself, it's not much to stand out. If you want to change the appearance of your multimedia center, try thisbidouille kallax DIY bloggerJZ ofCould well. "With a little thin wood, stain, wood glue, drawer handles, and a free afternoon, I turned this piece of Meh to wow," explains. The best part? It costs it only $ 40 to complete!
41 Upcycle a former recording firm.
You already have a former recording firm that saw better days?Click hereTo try a jZ stuff for repurposing a family heritage and give it a new life. "We decided to use the bones of the old [recording box] and cover it with red oak veneer it would still be the room that my mother used to store his records," she says.
42 Build your own surfboard bed.
That you live at the beach or simply do you have done, creating a surfboard headboard is a great way to brighten up your room with a fewOcean-inspired call. Despite its lack of experience and limited collection of tools, JZ has managed to create this beautiful room. "This headboard is proof that, with enough determination, you can do everything you put your mind to," she says. (And you can follow to make your own surfboard headboard with the complete tutorialhere.)
43 Create a SOLA flower centerpiece.
Want to add natural elements to your space but not very good with plants? Try this part of SOLA wooden flowers, viaCould well. "A little mixed water with artisanal painting, and you can dive coloring these amazing [solar wood] flowers and create a beautiful room that will last," JZ says.
44 Make your own postcard crown.
ThisEasy crown DIY postcard is another big room that look amazing on your wall throughout the year. "This crown has everything: funky sputnik form, silver flicker, and a place to display retro postcards," saysTara Besore, Founder of the DIY blogHammer and a headband.
All it was used pre-cut pieces of wood and glue to make the frame. "I created this crown to hold holidays and special used cards, but for the rest of the year, it is an ideal place to showcase my postcards, favorites," she says.
45 Paint style work in the middle of the century of art.
Transforming your home with Art Nouveau should not mean spending hours or galleries through Etsy for inspiration. "Since the Mid-Mod art involves many simple shapes and clean lines, everyone can do without paint using some basic forms," says Besore. "Think footballs and bowling. (For the complete tutorial,Click here.)
46 Create a cool frame for your favorite pieces.
Not very happy with the setting selection at your local store? No problem. According to JZ, the creation of this acoustic foam frame is quite simple. "I created what we call the" Soundboard Frame "of avivated pine, black spot, and a lot of patience. But it was really worth it! " she says. "Now, this fee table is presented in a work of art itself. (And you can do one of your own following the instructionshere.)
47 Build your own floral wall art.
Do you want a catchy design element to animate a wall if not bland? Try to make your own piece of floral wall decoration. "I had this wooden setting around kicking that was used as a packaging element for a large [and] device could easily cover fabric by base fire [to] a magnificent focal point", Explain the bloggerKatie Hellmuth Martin, founder ofTin shingles andA small blog Beacon. Simply stapling the fabric at the frame, she created this amazing piece of art, but you can also do the same thing with a piece of cork panel if you want to create your own personalized message center.
48 Paint a table wall calendar.
With a little tape and a little blackboard paint, you can create a reusable magnificent wall calendar that does not even take a thumb of space. Martin says it's one of the first projects she has addressed in her workplace. "I won in my notepad, and then dot the blue painter ribbon in the squares, making sure they aligned as I wanted," she says. "I applied the black painting of painting with a brush in pair lines. I commissioned artist local signJenn Ulrich To paint the scripty words on ".
49 Make your own pendant light.
Anew luminaireCan be an investment so expensive if you are looking for a simple low cost DIY lighting project to renovate your space, look no further than on the DIY fly. "Pendant lighting is so easy and inexpensive to do yourself. There is no reason to buy new devices at retail prices, "saysVicki Liston inOn the Fly DIY video tutorial.
She made this piece of coins in a local hardware store, but you can find all the materials you need in your basement! "Start with a basic wiring put in place and you can integrate almost all types of DIY shadow to coordinate perfectly with your style," explains.
50 Build an anti-theft mailbox.
This easy-to-receive DIY project is not just decorative - it is also incredibly practical. "We use online shopping for almost everything, but porch pirates put a shock absorber on this convenience," Liston explains in the video tutorial For this super secure mailbox. With a little wood, a saw, a drill, screws, hinges and spray painting, she managed to create her own anti-flight mailbox to thwart these thieves - and you can also!