{"id":5142,"date":"2020-04-28T10:10:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T17:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=5142"},"modified":"2023-01-10T16:20:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T16:20:43","slug":"staying-inside-try-these-9-diy-home-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/staying-inside-try-these-9-diy-home-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying inside? Try these 9 DIY Home Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do-it-yourself home projects can be a great way to affordably update your home and make the most of items that would typically go to waste. If you are a crafty person, you may have a list of DIY home improvement ideas, but if you aren\u2019t artistic, you might not know where to begin. Luckily, it may be easier than you think to get started! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the current lockdowns and social distancing policies related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), many Americans are looking for something to fill their time as long as they are healthy and safe. This could be a great time to get started on some home improvement plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of some beginner home improvement projects that you can get started today with supplies you can find around your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Reuse old doors or cabinets <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have old doors or cabinets in your basement? Give them a new life! A little paint on an old door can make it a unique and interesting headboard. An old cabinet can actually be repurposed to serve as a cheese board or serving tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Build your own furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Building a nightstand or side table might be easier than you think. <\/strong>Adding legs to an unused wooden crate can create a unique side table. <\/strong>If you have any old books or encyclopedias lying around, they could also be used to form the base of a new nightstand or end table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Don\u2019t let fabric scraps go to waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>There are lots of ways to use leftover pieces of fabric. For example, give a mirror a new look by wrapping the frame. You can cut up old sweaters to serve as new coasters. You can also use leftover fabric to create a custom runner for your stairs.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 4. Redecorate using unexpected items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to give a dresser or chest a new look? Consider wrapping the drawers <\/strong>with uniquely printed wallpaper. If you want to create your own wall art, you can cover a large wooden frame with a fun shower curtain for a large mounted piece.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Create a new way to organize your jewelry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>Instead of buying a jewelry organizer, there are lots of easy ways to create your own. Leftover wine corks can be painted and glued to a painted wooden board to serve as a necklace rack. A few eyelet screws can be added to a wooden coat hanger to make your own jewelry organizer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Upgrade your floors<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Want to modernize your floors? Consider using a stencil to create the look of patterned tiles in your bathroom. If you are worried about painting, you can also consider peel-and-stick vinyl flooring.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Affordably renovate your kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to DIY home projects, a great place to start is your kitchen because upgrades can be expensive. If you want to give your backsplash a new look, you can invest in affordable peel-and-stick tiles. The best part is they are removable, so you don\u2019t have to commit to a look for the long-term. Another way to upgrade your kitchen is by painting your cabinets with a new fresh color. Do you have ugly, outdated appliances such as a dishwasher? Cover them up with vinyl wallpaper or contact paper.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Give your chairs a new look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that reupholstering a chair is really easy? If you have a chair with removable seats and a staple gun, you can give your dining room or kitchen a refresh with a minimal amount of fabric. Just be sure to use upholstery weight material.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Give yourself more space with a DIY ladder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A new design trend you may have seen is the use of a ladder to hang blankets, hats, plants, and more. If you have an old ladder that is not being used, give it a fresh coat of paint to give yourself some additional storage space. If you don\u2019t have an extra ladder lying around, there are lots of tutorials online on how to build a decorative ladder on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t risk your health by venturing out during these uncertain times. Stay home and stay busy with a few of these easy DIY projects for home renovation!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do-it-yourself home projects can be a great way to affordably update your home and make the most of items that would typically go to waste. If you are a crafty person, you may have a list of DIY home improvement ideas, but if you aren\u2019t artistic, you might not know where to begin. Luckily, it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6679,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[696,738],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5142"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5142"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6880,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5142\/revisions\/6880"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}