6 ways to improve your home a little at a time

September 15, 2016

Home improvement projects do not always have to be a huge, dusty, dirty, expensive nightmare.  By choosing some smaller projects like in this post, you can make progress on  improvements over time – without being displaced or taking out a loan.

Add crown molding

This classic touch adds elegance to any room.  It can be easier to do than you think – read here.  (via thisoldhouse)

 

Add wainscoting – and interest – the easy way

photo credit http://www.charmingzebra.com/2011/07/wainscoting-success-sort-of.html

http://www.charmingzebra.com/2011/07/wainscoting-success-sort-of.html

Learn how here: http://www.charmingzebra.com/2011/07/wainscoting-success-sort-of.html

 

Jazz up the stairway

credit http://www.hometalk.com/13517308/10-home-improvement-projects-everyone-s-afraid-of-and-how-to-do-them?expand_all_questions=1

credit http://www.hometalk.com/13517308/10-home-improvement-projects-everyone-s-afraid-of-and-how-to-do-them?expand_all_questions=1

You could have a lot of fun with a blank, boring stairway with these ideas.

 

 

Brighten your home from the outside by installing window boxes

For a small amount of money, these can make a huge impact on your home’s curb appeal.  Make sure these are accessible for easy watering or the curb appeal will backfire into dead flowers – not what you were shooting for. See project here

 

Improve even the smallest spaces for increased storage space: Beneath your sinks

credit http://www.familyhandyman.com/bathroom/diy-bathroom-storage/view-all

credit http://www.familyhandyman.com/bathroom/diy-bathroom-storage/view-all

All kitchens and bathrooms need a place to stash things like cleaning supplies, towels, etc.  They can be dark and dank places. Make your small space look nice and functional with some of these tips. (Via familyhandyman)

 

Add interest to interior doors

credit http://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/help-for-boring-doors/

credit http://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/help-for-boring-doors

Does your home have plain, boring doors that add no style? There are a few ideas you might want to try to dress up your plain interior doors.

 

Go ahead and tackle one of these projects this weekend. Improve your home a little at a time…

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