You’ve decided that you want to make some changes to your home, but you’re not sure where to start. Maybe you need new paint, new floors, or even new wallpaper? No matter what kind of project you want to do, you should make sure it’s something that’s easy and takes just one day to complete (and preferably no more than two). This way, if it doesn’t turn out exactly as you imagined it, you can still change it before anyone notices. Here are five easy remodeling projects for beginners that can be completed in a day or less.
1) Interior Painting
Painting your interior walls can make a space feel cleaner and brighter, and there’s something about picking out new paint that just feels fun. And, if you’re looking to transform an entire room on a weekend, there are few projects more straightforward than painting.
Sure, it helps to know what you’re doing—but with some simple steps (and awesome paint products), you can have your space looking new. Here are five easy painting projects for beginners that you can do in a day.
If you’re working on trim: Whether you’re adding crown molding or replacing baseboards, cutting trim is one of those things that’s really satisfying when done right. If done wrong? Not so much. The good news is, there’s a tool designed specifically for trimming: a miter saw.
This power tool makes quick work of cutting angles into molding pieces by giving them uniform lengths. Most miter saws also come equipped with several different-sized blades to accommodate all sorts of materials, including hardwoods and laminate flooring boards.
2) Wallpaper the Bathroom
Are you having a hard time choosing a new color scheme for your bedroom or living room? If so, start by painting your bathroom—the easiest room to wallpaper. If you’re looking for something colorful, like green or blue, it might seem as though these colors are only appropriate in very specific spaces.
So what makes an easy project when you’re going bold with colors? Working with small areas like shower curtains, cabinet doors and wallpapers will leave it easier to adjust if you aren’t totally satisfied with your color choice.
Just remember that any potential buyer should be able to see past all of your decorating choices and consider the home’s structure and value rather than asking whether it looks great because of its paint colors.
Black and white wallpaper is a fast, cheap, and easy way to give any room an instant face-lift. However, wallpaper can be tricky: It’s incredibly easy to mess up, and it’s expensive to fix mistakes. Luckily, our experts have a quick, relatively risk-free bathroom remodel anyone can pull off in one day.
And if you do make a mistake? We’ve got you covered with some tips on how to quickly remove wallpaper without damaging your walls. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started.
3) Wallpapering an Entire Room
Replacing a door is one of those home remodeling projects that seems like it would be too difficult to do yourself. But, with a few simple tools and steps, you can easily replace any door in your home.
Replacing doors isn’t just useful when you need to repair an old or damaged one—it can also be helpful if you want to refresh your home’s exterior aesthetic or add security by adding a new lock. Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to install a new door by yourself. The only tool you really need is a drill.
However, if you have other handyman tools around (like hammers), they might come in handy during certain steps. It’s worth having a second set of hands around while working on more complicated tasks as well. And before getting started, make sure to read through all of our safety tips.
4) Replacing a Door
The easiest and cheapest way to give your space a quick facelift is by replacing an old, worn-out door. All you need is a new door and a day to work on it. Remove any screws holding in old hardware, slide off any fixtures or deadbolts (do NOT uninstall these!), and pry open your old door from its frame.
Use a tape measure to figure out what size of new door you’ll need, buy one at your local home improvement store, and then install it. If you want to save even more money, replace just one of two doors instead of both. And if you don’t have time for that, call up a handyman service that can do it for you. It’ll cost you some extra cash but not as much as hiring someone to do everything else.
5) Make your own hand-painted wallpaper
Even if you don’t have any design skills, there are plenty of reasons to give a DIY wallpaper makeover a try. It’s not only cost-effective but also an excellent way to add instant pizzazz to your home without breaking a sweat.
Plus, with just a few simple materials and easy instructions, you can turn any room into a stunning new space that you’ll be proud to show off. And while we love a good DIY project, it’s always smart to hire a professional for larger jobs like wallpapering—especially if you’re working on plaster walls or dealing with electrical wires.
But when it comes to smaller projects like sprucing up an accent wall or updating kitchen cabinets, here are five ways you can get started today.
