What can kill the cold, dark autumn and winter better than immersing yourself in a home improvement project that can illuminate your living space and free you from the harsh outdoor weather?
Here are 10 indoor DIY projects that only require basic skills, basic tools and access to YouTube, where you can find operation videos of almost everything.
Laminate flooring is the dream of DIYers because it does not involve grouting, mortar or glue. All you really need is a T-shaped ruler, tape measure and utility knife, because the laminate sheets are snapped together in a tongue-and-groove form. Laminate flooring is available in a variety of colors and styles, including a wooden appearance, which looks great in almost any room in your home. Laminates are warmer than ceramic tiles, durable, waterproof and scratch-resistant. Purchase some extra boards to prevent mistakes.
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You don't have to be an electrician to replace old lamps with new ones, and you will be surprised how the new lamps change the overall appearance of the room. Before you start, be sure to turn off the power to the circuit containing the lamp you want to change. Unscrew the old plate of the old fixture to expose the wiring. Note how it is connected (take a picture on the phone), and then copy it with the new device. You can find detailed operation videos on the Internet.
Add a tile backsplash to your kitchen, or by removing plastic surrounds and laying tiles, give your bathroom shower or bathtub a high-end look. Yes, it involves grouting. You need to borrow or invest in a tile cutter, but it is more durable and attractive than surrounds. Note: In the bathroom, if there is no cement board behind the wall, you need to put it on the wall first. You can find detailed online videos and many ideas on creative tile designs on Pinterest.
You don't have to endure traditional pole and shelf closets. You can remove the shelves and poles and use a closet system tailored to your individual needs to maximize space (ie more space to stack sweaters or store shoes). The best part is that you don't even have to do mental arithmetic. You can buy professional designs for $5. Visit closetmaid.com, click "Design" and follow the prompts to enter your closet size and storage preferences. In a few days, you will get two designs based on your feedback, with a list of components to buy (from Closetmaid of course). Then, just use basic tools and a little sweat to put these parts together.
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What is the one room in your home that makes you cringe or becomes almost useless? How do you reuse it? In my house, this is a playroom, as the children grow up, it has become obsolete. The pandemic and the demand for remote school space prompted us to turn the game room into a classroom/craft room space. For less than $1,000, you can lay new laminate flooring, paint, and build a desk/work area with some IKEA filing cabinets and additional painted wood for tabletops. We painted the old playroom furniture to match, and added some colorful carpets to integrate them. When it is no longer needed as a classroom, it can easily become a scrapbook/making space.
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If you have a fireplace, whether it is operational or decorative, it may be the focal point of the room, so revamping it can bring about change in the space. Start with a new layer of paint. And, yes, you can paint bricks and they look great. Replace the surrounding decorative elements and get a new look. Go to the thrift store and check out the interesting mirrors and/or vintage photo frames, they can also be painted according to your room.
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There may be a place in your home where items are stacked randomly, or the space above the items stored on the ground is wasted. Winter is the time to build storage shelves, you can make the most of your available space. It is good to build the shelves yourself, because then you can customize your storage units according to your needs, perhaps making them wide enough to accommodate plastic storage boxes. Of course, this is a job that requires a chainsaw, but for anyone with basic DIY skills, the shelf is a basic woodworking project. Note: Make sure that the shelf is level and sturdy and/or fixed to the wall.
When my husband and I added to our house, he went to a builder's auction and went home with eight oak interior doors. I thought it was a ridiculous and extravagant purchase. I'm wrong. Once dyed and coated with polyurethane, they are very gorgeous and make our whole home look very upscale. I am surprised how transformative something as simple as an interior door is. If you cannot afford to replace the door, please use DIY paneled doors to decorate your standard interior doors. You can make them look expensive by adding some decorations to give them a paneled look and applying a new coat of paint. Check out Pinterest or YouTube for videos of how to do it.
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Appearance changes such as new knobs and handles and/or new plumbing fixtures can give a room a new look. Replace boring kitchen or bathroom cabinet hardware with modern or fashionable things. They are easy to replace when you are tired. Similarly, shiny new bathroom equipment will have a big impact. Plumbing is a bit tricky, but if you insist on using the same style of faucet that requires simple exchange, it is feasible for the average homeowner.
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Board and batten is a modern type of wainscot. Slender wooden slats (slats) are placed on the joints of the panels. The appearance is simple and unique. Strong vertical lines provide shadow, texture and interest to the room. These walls look great in mud rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and even bedrooms. You can find detailed instructions and many great design ideas on Pinterest. Just search for "board and batten".
Coatings are available on almost all surfaces in your home-including countertops, cabinets, appliances, fabric cushions, and concrete floors. Be sure to research before starting and follow the instructions to prepare the surface. Buy the best brushes, rollers, and paint the budget allows. When it comes to paint, you get what you pay for. Higher quality paint covers better and lasts longer.
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This article originally appeared in Erie Times News: Home improvement projects solved indoors in Erie, Pennsylvania in the fall and winter
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