Most DIY enthusiasts begin their career small, taking on simple beginner projects before progressing onto larger ones. If you’re just getting started, these easy ideas will give your home an instant upgrade.
Painting is one of the easiest and least-expensive DIY projects you can undertake, making it ideal for anyone just getting into DIY. Painting also gives you a chance to develop skills before undertaking more challenging endeavors like drywall repairs or cabinet painting projects.
1. Paint a Room
Painting can be an affordable and effective way to update any room in an affordable way. From moving into your first home or simply updating it with some fresh new hues, painting is one of the easiest and best DIY projects for beginners to attempt.
Before painting, first remove all light switches and outlet covers, collecting each pair of screws in its own plastic bag for safekeeping. Wipe down walls using a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt.
Paint the room in the proper sequence to reduce stress and avoid issues like uneven finishes or flaking paint. After it dries, install new outlets and lights to complete your room makeover project and feel proud when completed! You will feel accomplished when completed!
2. Hang a Pot Rack
Pot racks make an invaluable addition to any kitchen and are one of the easiest DIY projects for beginners. Not only does it add character and function, it allows you to display dishes more clearly too! When selecting your location for this DIY project make sure it won’t block ceiling lights or natural light in other parts of the room.
Before installing the rack, first locate ceiling joists – horizontal supports located above your drywall that act like the foundation for it. A stud finder can be used to locate them; wait until its flash or beep indicates one has been found and proceed with mounting your rack accordingly.
Once you know where the joists are located, place the pot rack on a piece of cardboard and trace its outline, creating a template. Next use a pencil to mark where each chain will drop on the ceiling.
3. Paint a Chalkboard Wall
Chalkboard walls add a playful element to any room, especially those designed for children or home offices where notes or reminders need to be written down frequently. Painting one is easy with regular latex house paint that comes in every shade imaginable – you could even add an animal print effect!
Starting this project requires several tools, including sandpaper or sanding block, chalkboard paint and possibly even a level.
If you don’t want to make any permanent decisions, removable tiles could be perfect. Perfect for dining and living rooms as well as parties – they even make great guest books!
4. Make a Window Box
Window boxes are an easy and cost-effective way to add color and style to your home while simultaneously increasing curb appeal. This project is ideal for novice DIYers as it only requires minimal tools and supplies for completion.
To hang the planter, first mark stud locations with a stud finder on your siding and transfer these marks onto the back of the window box. Next, predrill holes before screwing in lag bolts.
Fill your box with gravel to allow excess water to drain away, followed by some inches of potting soil and your plants.
Keep your planter looking its best by including Thrillers (flowering plants), Fillers (filler flowers) and Spillers (trailing foliage). And to complete the look, don’t forget to sand it down once your masterpiece is complete! For added beauty.
5. Landscaping the Mailbox
As our lives increasingly revolve around direct messages, emails and Zoom calls instead of snail mail delivery, mailbox landscaping ideas may make the mailbox an afterthought. But by elevating its simple but utilitarian design with landscaping techniques such as these you can give it the attention it deserves.
Flower beds add instant charm and color to any front yard or home facade, and adding one near your mailbox will do wonders to boost curb appeal. Choose low maintenance perennials and annuals that bloom throughout the year for a vibrant display, or go tropical by planting colorful vines like Purple Clematis (known as vase vine or traveler’s joy) which goes beautifully with Caladiums or Pink Mandevilla (commonly referred to as rocktrumpet).
Reusing concrete blocks to create a modernized support stand and highlight your home number with an eye-catching spotlight is an easy and cost-effective DIY project that can bring value and curb appeal to your property.