10 Low-Cost Home Improvement Projects You Can Do Yourself

It’s true – home improvements don’t have to cost the earth.​ There are plenty of simple, low-cost projects around which can be done by yourself and which can greatly improve the look and feel of your home.​ Here’s a look at just 10 of them.​

Paint is one of the simplest and least expensive ways to give any room a refreshing makeover.​ Pick a color that really stands out and will bring your walls to life.​ For those on a budget, use a spray bottle and a rag to keep costs down, and a ladder to reach high places.​

Refresh your furniture with a coat of paint too.​ Sand down old furniture and give it a new lease of life with paint that matches or contrasts with the room’s color scheme, or even try some chalk paint for a DIY shabby-chic look.​

Install a new sink and tap to your kitchen or bathroom.​ This project might take a bit of effort, but it’s not too hard, with the benefits being a more stylish sink and tap combination.​ Plus, you can finally put an end to that dripping tap.​

Redo the flooring.​ Whether it’s changing the carpet to wood or adding rugs, just changing the flooring in one room can make a huge difference.​ There are plenty of bargain retailers out there, and you can even opt for vinyl flooring for inexpensive flooring that still looks great.​

A fresh coat of paint can also be used outside.​ Paint your front door to give the house a more inviting feel, or paint the fence for a smart and cozy look in the garden.​

Install decorative molding in your living room or bedroom.​ This is an easy job that requires minimal DIY skills, and makes quite a difference to the way a room looks and feels.​

Add a wall mural or wallpaper to a room.​ This can be a nice little touch in a bedroom or living room, a great way to show your own creativity and can dramatically change the look and feel of a room with minimal cost.​

New window treatments can also give a room a completely different look.​ Focus on windows that need updating, and design window treatments yourself with any fabric choice you love.​

Add plants and accessories to liven up the room.​ Plants not only breathe new life into any room, they absorb allergens and purify the air, so you can feel good about helping the environment and adding a little color.​ Accessories like lamps and vases or baskets can also make a room look more lived-in and inviting.​

Spruce up your yard.​ Not everything inside the home needs to be improved.​ Planting flowers in the garden is not particularly expensive and can be a lot of fun for the whole family.​

Re-purpose furniture.​ There’s no need to buy brand new furniture if you can re-purpose old furniture.​ With the power of paint, you can turn an old side table into a cool looking coffee table, or even an eye-catching piece of furniture.​

Sand-down your wooden kitchen table to give it a different look.​ Sanding down the table top or legs will create a different finish, giving the room a completely different feel.​

Add some outdoor lighting.​ Lighting up a backyard or a garden can give them a cozy and inviting feel, and it can be a relatively simple job depending on the type of lighting you choose to install.​

Re-seal your old tub for a dramatic look.​ A good seal can last you a long time, and this can make your old tub have a beautiful sheen and color that will make it look like a brand-new item.​

Replace the knobs on your bedroom dresser.​ This can be a nice way to give any bedroom a fresh new look, and it’s a simple and inexpensive job that can be done in minutes.​

Tackle the clogged drain.​ Fixing a clog can be a hassle, but it doesn’t need to be.​ Use some over-the-counter drain cleaner and a few simple tools, and you can get your drain back in top condition in no time.​

Give your front door a facelift.​ Adding a fresh coat of paint or simply replacing the hardware can give your entrance a whole new look and feel, and it won’t cost you much.​

Replace your old doormat.​ Have fun choosing a new one that projects the tone you want when people enter your front door or shake off the particles of the past with a simple shake of the door mat.​

Transform your balcony.​ Turn that uninviting balcony into a lush and inviting retreat.​ Add some lights, furniture and a few plants and you can create a sheltered outdoor space in no time.​

Update the curtain rod.​ Get creative in renovating the look of your curtains by changing the rod which will add a new, stylish look to any space.​

Rearrange the furniture.​ A simple change of position can really change the whole layout of a room.​ Rearrange the furniture and you’ll be amazed at the transformation.​

Give your walls some character.​ Add wall art that is unique to you and reflects your personality, or mix and match frames for photos, artwork, and more to make your walls come alive.​

Replace the outlets.​ Old outlets and light switches can age a room.​ By simply replacing them, you get a fresh look and you can add more ports if needed.​

Wrap it up.​ There you go – 10 home improvement projects you can do yourself, on a budget and with minimal effort.​ So why not start right away?

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