Pinterest boards are filled with spray-paint projects for good reason – its professional-grade results provide near guaranteed success!
Frayed window screens are an everyday inconvenience for homeowners, yet replacing them doesn’t require special tools or forceful hands – plus, it provides an opportunity to practice woodworking skills!
1. Chalkboard Wall
Converting walls into chalkboards is an enjoyable DIY project for beginners that can add both beauty and functionality to any room. By using chalkboard paint, almost any surface can become an interactive writing surface!
For maximum smudge prevention and even coverage, use painter’s tape to delineate a border around trim or baseboards before applying chalkboard paint. Start with one thin coat and allow it to fully dry before adding additional coats as necessary – you may even require two.
This DIY woodworking project may not be complex, but it requires the appropriate tools and knowledge. Beginners should begin with simple projects without power tools before expanding their repertoire to more challenging ones like hanging a pot rack from the ceiling.
2. Pencil Holder
A pencil holder can be created from virtually anything and can range from being cute, glitzy, rustic, vintage or simple in appearance. Easy for children to create on their own creative project while making for great presents.
Aluminium cans make great pencil holders as they’re easily found around the home and require little upkeep before decorating it with designs or artwork. Just ensure it is thoroughly clean before starting to decorate it!
An empty medicine bottle makes an excellent pencil holder; simply rinse and cut to form one. To determine how much material to cut from it, start at one edge of the holder and trace its outline on fabric, leaving enough material for trimming later.
3. Decorative Wooden Signs
DIYers typically start small and gradually expand their skill set over time. Their goal should be to learn new projects while becoming more comfortable using power tools before undertaking major endeavors like demolishing kitchen walls or renovating bathrooms.
Switch out knobs and pulls for something new to give an older piece of furniture an updated look. This simple DIY project can instantly give a dresser either a shabby chic or contemporary edge.
Refinishing furniture can be an extremely satisfying diy project for beginners. To get started, the first step should be cleaning and stripping away existing finishes using chemical or mechanical strippers; once this step has been completed, the piece can then be sanded with various grits until smooth surfaces emerge.
4. Window Boxes
Window boxes bring instantaneous curb appeal and garden-inspired charm to any home. Whether you choose ready-to-install planters or take the DIY route, window boxes offer beginners an invaluable introduction into carpentry’s exciting world of craftsmanship.
Repetition is key to successful planting. Take this Charleston box, for instance: groups of Aaron caladiums, Ivy ball topiary, and chartreuse ornamental sweet potatoes are neatly aligned for an attractive effect.
Select a planter that can easily be reached for watering and fertilizing (rather than one that must be climbed into), has drainage holes, and includes cleats to secure its box against shifting, especially when full with heavy plants or soil.
5. Landscaping the Mailbox
Although often an afterthought when designing homes, the mailbox area can make a key first impression and reflect an individual’s personal style. Furthermore, adding some simple landscaping touches could increase its value significantly and increase curb appeal in front of any property.
One easy yet effective way of adding visual interest and making an impactful statement is painting the mailbox in an eye-catching color that complements or stands out from its surroundings. Try painting it a vibrant shade that stands out as being different than its neighbors for added visual excitement.
By landscaping around your mailbox with a flower bed, another option is to create contrast and brightness in this space by choosing perennials that tolerate salt such as coreopsis’moonbeam’ and phlox’snowflakes’ that bring life and brightness into this area. However, make sure that these plants won’t block mail carrier access to your mailbox!