Are you ready to try some DIY home improvement projects, but you aren’t sure where to start? Today’s post is for you! I’ve got a round up of 10 beginner home improvement projects perfect for the new DIYer. These home improvement ideas are so easy, anyone can do them. They’re also easy on your budget. Take a look!
1.If your kitchen cabinet pulls and knobs are a little outdated, you should definitely change them, ASAP. This is one of the easiest home improvement projects for a beginner.
2. Any beginning DIYer should know how to paint a room. Painting a room provides a big impact on a little budget.
3. Fix a leaky faucet, and that will give you a good reason to learn about the basics of home plumbing.
4. Scrap 2x4s and some plywood are all you need to build some cheap but sturdy garage shelves. It’s a definite improvement for your garage storage options!
5. If the caulking job around your bathtub has seen better days, it’s time to take action. This is an easy project for a beginner that yields big results in both function and looks.
6. If your television is still sitting on a stand, it could be time to mount it to the wall. It’s a safer option {especially if you have little kids running around} and saves space in your home décor. It’s a project anyone can conquer!
7. In just a few steps, you can clean out your kitchen or bathroom sink trap, and get a smoother running drain once again.
8. Cut down on your heating and cooling costs by replacing an existing light fixture with a ceiling fan.
9. Outdoors, improve your backyard ambience with a DIY fire pit. This will lead to some great memories with family and friends.
10. Replace torn window screens around the house. It’s an easy project for a beginner that provides an instant curb appeal boost. It’s also a necessary defense against insect invaders.
For a tutorial on each beginning home improvement idea in this post, click the following links:
Better Homes & Gardens how to replace cabinet hardware
Lowe’s how to paint a room
This Old House how to fix a leaky faucet
Popular Mechanics how to build garage shelves
Apartment Therapy how to recaulk a tub
Family Handyman how to wall mount a TV
Plumbing Supply Group how to clean a sink trap
DIY Network how to replace a light fixture with a ceiling fan
HGTV how to build a fire pit
Bob Vila how to replace a window screen
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