Well, if you’re living on this side of the planet, getting tired of staying at home in the past year 2020 is no news. It’s a given. But as the virus is still raging on pounding America with wanton abandon, we’re left with no choice. We need to stay inside for some more. Indeed, stay-at-home orders could stretch farther into more months ahead. Scary right? On the flip side of the coin, it’s one glorious opportunity to get your house in order.
And why not? With all the time in the world at your disposal, ensuring that your precious abode is in tip-top shape is genius. It’s but logical.
The thing is you may have to DIY on your own. While having experts do the job is a good idea, the expense could add up in no time. Last look, about 8 % of homeowners say that professionals charge way too much for home improvement. The good thing with DIY projects is it not only teaches you needed skills to factor improvements but you can also proceed at your own pace. And if you’re still sitting on the fence on which project is worth your time, here’s four to get you going in no time.
Closet Kits to the Rescue
According to statistics, 1 in every 4 Americans outgrows their living space in two years. Seems time really flies. As a result, the struggle with living space becomes real in no time. Added to this, no one wants to keep moving houses every two years. And putting two and two together, one way out of this predicament is maximizing your current home space.
And that’s what closet kits in rooms do for you and the whole brood. It’s one genius idea to take your new year 2021 to new heights. Take note that this is a good project to take on since it’s easy to install these kits. And it’s also very much adjustable.
To this end, plywood comes in handy in this type of work. For starters, it’s very affordable and easy to handle, not to mention durable. Plus, you can’t beat its high impact resistance and increased stability.
Of course, you need to get the right kind of plywood. To get started, you will have to do some measuring so you will know how much plywood you’d need for the project. Fortunately, getting in touch with reliable suppliers of plywood should bid you well. Not only will they guide you on what wood to get, but they’ll also provide ample support to get you the product you need.
If you don’t know how to get this closet kit project done, start here.
Optimize Garage Space
It’s no news that the garage is the junkie space in many houses. Over time, many items are basically dumped and eventually lost to time there. But truth be told, there is a lot that can be done with your garage space.
A good DIY project to take on this new year is investing in your garage space. You will be surprised to find out how helpful your garage can be in managing space in your home.
All you have to do is organize your garage. Mounting hooks, adjustable shelves, and grids in the garage should be a good start. By doing so, you can easily organize things there. Even better, you can as well transfer some of the items inside your house to the garage. That way, you get to free up space in your home.
On a brighter note, when you organize your garage, you clear space for your car. So it’s a win-win situation for you.
Update Hardware
As basic as this might sound, this is a good project to take on this new year. You can update the hardware in different parts of your house. It doesn’t have to be expensive. With just simple hardware updates in your home, you can improve the general outlook of your home.
A good example is replacing doorknobs. Why not a gold one? Another is changing those bulky drawer pulls with something that’s sleek. How about a silver one? Here are more ideas for your to get your hardware update going.
Bold Paint
Last but definitely not the least project you can take on, is painting your home. Right off the bat, new paint can up your house’s aesthetics like no other. Take note that this doesn’t have to be for the whole house. You can choose certain parts of the house that you feel need painting for this project.
If you want to try this out, make sure you opt for a bold color. Bold colors have a way of brightening up the look of your house. And with just this simple project your home would look brand new.
The good thing is you can do this DIY together with your family. And why not? You can use this as a good bonding time together with family. Indeed, a family that DIY together, stays together.