Easy Home Improvements You Can Do Yourself (Even If You’re Not an Engineer)

Published: December 08, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, it’s no wonder that people are spending more time at home so why not turn some of that into productive time with a few of these easy home improvements that you can make yourself. You’ll stand a chance of seeing an increase in your home’s value before you sell, or, you’ll be more capable of changing an existing setup to better fit your taste. Either way, knowledge is power and here are some of our recommendations for easy home improvements you can do yourself at home!

Create more space.

Creating additional space in your home will not only improve the aesthetics of each of home, but is also a quick and easy first step that can help you kickstart the entire home improvement process.

To create space, first decide items that can be donated or thrown away and others that you want to keep, but not fit in your current home. Those items that you don’t need, but you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of, can easily be stored in a portable storage unit.

Change out your hardware.

Once you’ve painted your cabinets, why not add updated hardware? Colored knobs or unique handles can do wonders for the way your kitchen or bathroom looks. You can usually find knobs at your local craft or home improvement store, but to find some really unique knobs check out your local flea market!

Repaint, especially worn out trim.

Have you noticed your walls or trim has chipped or perhaps has started to get slightly outdated? No need to rip them out and pay thousands of dollars for a painter to come in. Take to YouTube and get some advice from the professionals but you can easily improve the overall look and feel of any room by repainting the walls and trim.

Here’s what you’ll need for the project:

– Sandpaper to smooth out any bumps or irregularities

– A wide paint brush as well as a small tapered paintbrush to get into any detailed areas of the trim

Redo your landscaping.

Landscaping is one of the first things a person will notice about your home. You can quickly add some color to the outside of your home with bright colored flowers and freshly pruned greenery!

Update your front entry.

How about adding fresh paint to your entry frame? What about a brand new door handle or a whole new door all together?

Alongside your landscaping, your entryway is also one of the first thing a person notices about your home. So, when it comes to resell value spicing up this area with fresh paint or an expensive looking door can really help a potential buyer see worth in your home even before stepping foot inside.