{"id":77041,"date":"2018-06-14T12:59:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T16:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.bhgrelife.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=77041"},"modified":"2018-07-03T13:48:08","modified_gmt":"2018-07-03T17:48:08","slug":"diy-projects-for-home-improvement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.bhgrelife.com\/bhgrelife\/diy-projects-for-home-improvement\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 DIY Hacks and Projects for Home Improvement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Owning a home requires a lot of work. Fixing up the house can also get expensive. Tackling a few DIY projects is a great way save a lot of money and add value to your property.<\/p>\n

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\nStorage, storage, storage<\/strong>
\nA common complaint among homeowners is that there is never enough storage. One easy solution to maximize the spaces in your home is to look up. For example, there\u2019s usually a lot of empty space in the laundry room above the washer and dryer. Hang\u00a0galvanized pipe fittings\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/u>from the ceiling so that you can hang clothing. After cleaning and spraying the fittings with metal primer, paint them to match the room and then attach them to the ceiling. Other ways to use high areas of your home include building shelves where there was previously unused wall space.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t forget your patio<\/strong>
\nThe summers are the perfect time to start an outdoor project. There are thousands of DIY patio projects online, including tips for how to build a trellis or a fire pit. Some projects are more labor intensive than others, so be realistic about how much time you have to devote to executing your idea.<\/p>\n

Plant some bushes or trees<\/strong>
\nDIY projects can be extended to the garden. Plant a row of evergreen shrubs or trees along the side of your house for privacy or as a windscreen. Many shrubs or trees grow many feet per year, which means that within a couple years, you\u2019ll have one of the most enviable homes on the block.<\/p>\n

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Outfit your kitchen to your style<\/strong>
\nThankfully, there are plenty of DIY projects that not only can improve your home, but the results are just as attractive as big-name pieces, such as a bamboo knife block for your kitchen. All you\u2019ll need is a piece of reclaimed lumber, and then you stain it.<\/p>\n

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Add insulation to your attic<\/strong>
\nAlthough it might not be the most impressive project, adding insulation to your attic can save you an enormous amount of money for years to come. Laying insulation is a very easy DIY project. The materials are inexpensive and can be purchased at most home improvement stores.<\/p>\n

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Turn up the lights<\/strong>
\nAlthough it\u2019s easy for homeowners to grow accustomed to sitting in dimly lit areas, adding lighting to brighten up a space is a no-brainer. You can add some lamps, or for a relatively simple project that takes only a few minutes, install a dimmer switch.<\/p>\n

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Install wallpaper<\/strong>
\nPainting is pass\u00e9 and wallpaper is in vogue. Wallpaper can be a great investment for a living room or bedroom. There are more designs than ever available on the Internet. That said, although painting isn\u2019t currently in style, it also never gets old. A simple paint job over a greying white wall really brightens up a space.<\/p>\n

Add some flair to your door knobs<\/strong>
\nAlthough a doorknob doesn\u2019t sound like the most interesting element of a room, it can easily become a beloved art piece. Decoupage is a colorful old-world look, but it\u2019s also expensive.<\/p>\n

Turn a closet into a room<\/strong>
\nWhile most people feel they don\u2019t have enough space, there are some folks who have unused closets. It\u2019s easy to take a closet door off its hinges and convert the space into a small office. Paint the walls a bright color, add shelves, great lighting and a small desk. Voila, you\u2019ve got the home office of your dreams!<\/p>\n

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Paint your front door<\/strong>
\nMake your home as inviting as possible by painting your front door a color to match your personality. If your home is light grey or white, consider a bright red or blue door to make it really \u201cpop.\u201d For darker-colored homes, try canary yellow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"