Do you have a never ending list of home DIY projects that you just can’t seem to get done? If you want to knock out a quick DIY project this weekend but need some inspiration for an easy project, you have come to the right place. In this article, we have put together a list of some home DIY projects that you can do this weekend.
Change the Lighting
How old are the light fixtures in your home? If you are not sure or know they have been there for as long as you have owned your home, it is definitely time to replace them. It will surprise you how big of a difference new light fixtures can make to your home’s ambiance and overall aesthetic. Have fun with it; your light fixtures are a great way to help show off your unique style and personality throughout your home.
In addition to changing your light fixtures, you can also get some new lamps or even new lampshades for your existing ones. Take the time to lay everything out so that it will give you the optimal lighting for any situation. You would be amazed at how big of a difference adding new lighting to your home can make, and it is an easy DIY project that you can complete in a weekend.
Replace Your Window Treatments
How old are your shades and curtains? Are they starting to show their age? Replacing them is a fun and easy DIY project that you can do quickly during the weekend while still having downtime to relax. New window treatments give you the opportunity to change the lighting of rooms, and you can have fun with them. They completely transform the vibe of a room with new blinds or curtains.
Organize Your Entry
Your entry is the first thing you see when you walk into the house, so taking some time to spruce it up this weekend is an easy DIY project that can make you come home after a long day at work more peaceful. Hang enough coat hooks in your entry for everyone in your home and a few extras for guests. Add a small table to drop keys onto when you walk through the door. To keep mud from getting tracked into the house, you can use a baking sheet as a boot tray since that will be easy for you to clean periodically. Paint the baking sheet and add something around it as a liner so it looks cute and fits in with the rest of the decor.
Paint an Old Piece of Furniture
Do you have an old wooden furniture piece that has seen better days? A fresh coat of paint can transform it and let it continue looking great in your house.
Before painting, you might need to sand parts of the piece so that it will be smooth and easier to paint. Start with a coat of primer before you add any paint colors. The reason this is a weekend project is because you need to wait for the primer to dry before you can paint it. The painting itself will not take long; waiting for it to dry between coats is what will take the longest.
Install Faux Stone
Adding stone or brick to your home is not an easy project, and it can require the help of a professional mason, depending on the scope of the project. Fortunately, there is faux stone that can be completely DIY installed anywhere in the house. You can put it in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, or anywhere on your home exterior. It is surprisingly easy to install faux stone, so you can complete a DIY project with it this weekend!
Remove Wallpaper
If your home has wallpaper that has seen better days, set aside a weekend to get rid of it once and for all. Removing wallpaper is not the most fun project ever, but it is necessary if you want to get rid of the wallpaper. When you finish stripping it, if there is any drywall damage, you can then repair it and do any other preparations that you need to do in order to get the wall ready for a new coat of paint.
Upgrade Your Home Entry
If you want to make your home entry look a little more inviting, it is a great DIY project to tackle over the weekend. You can repaint your front door with a bright and cheerful color that is inviting to guests. You can also get new hardware for the door to help give it a new look. Finish off the front door’s look by replacing your doormat.
Installing outdoor lighting that both enhances the architecture of your home and illuminates the walkways is a good idea, both to improve your curb appeal and increase the safety of your home. Some potted plants around the front door can also improve the entry of your home.
Paint the Rooms
One of the easiest DIY projects that you can complete in a weekend is repainting any room in your home. Even if you are not changing the colors, adding a new coat of paint can give a room a fresh, clean, polished look. When painting, make sure you give the ceiling a fresh coat, too. You do not need to leave the ceiling out of your DIY projects.
Get New Garage Doors
Whether you park your car in your garage, use it for storage, or have turned it into something else, having a more secure garage door is a good idea. The carriage house style garage door is popular, but it can be an expensive door. However, you can find magnetic handles and hinges that will fit onto your garage door to make it look like a carriage house door for a much lower price, and it is something you can do with ease. A new garage door with the right fake hardware is a great way to have “carriage house” doors.
About the Author
Auz Burger is a freelance writer and an expert in faux stone and brick veneer and home DIY projects. She has a BA from Washington State University and has been writing and editing professionally for over a decade.