Do you dream of an updated kitchen? A modernized bathroom? A magazine worthy front yard? Whatever home renovation dream you have, there is usually a nightmare that follows. Remodeling can be scary. Whether your dream project is a DIY or something that requires a contractor, it can be costly, time consuming, and messy. Not to mention the stress of finding a contractor you can trust. Unfortunately, these factors can crush your dreams of a renovation. But remodeling your home doesn’t have to be a nightmare! In fact, there are many budget-friendly projects you can complete on your own in just a weekend. Here are a few simple DIY projects that can be done on a budget to transform your home.

1. 7 Budget-Friendly DIY
Home Improvement Projects

2. Do you dream of an updated kitchen,
modernized bathroom, or
magazine worthy front yard?
Whatever
home
renova,on
dream
you
have,
there
is
usually
a
nightmare
that
follows.
But
remodeling
your
home
doesn't
have
to
be
a
nightmare!
In
fact,
there
are
many
budget-­‐friendly
projects
you
can
complete
on
your
own
in
just
a
weekend.
Here are a few simple DIY projects that can
be done on a budget to transform your home.

3. 1
Paint an
Accent
Wall

4. 1
Paint an
Accent
Wall
Pain,ng
doesn’t
have
to
be
a
huge
project!
Try
picking
an
accent
color
to
cover
one
wall.
The
paint
will
go
further,
which
saves
money,
and
the
prep
and
clean
up
is
a
lot
easier.
This
is
a
fast,
budget
friendly
way
to
update
a
room
in
only
one
day.

5. 1
Paint an
Accent
Wall
Pain,ng
doesn’t
have
to
be
a
huge
project!
Try
picking
an
accent
color
to
cover
one
wall.
The
paint
will
go
further,
which
saves
money,
and
the
prep
and
clean
up
is
a
lot
easier.
This
is
a
fast,
budget
friendly
way
to
update
a
room
in
only
one
day.
Cost: $50-$100 for paint,
brushes, tape, sandpaper, etc.

6. Make a first
impression with
an Entry Door
2

7. Make a first
impression with
an Entry Door
2
Just
like
the
pop
of
color
an
accent
wall
can
add
to
a
room,
a
gorgeous
entry
door
can
do
the
same
to
the
exterior
of
your
home
for
low
cost
and
liGle
,me.

8. Make a first
impression with
an Entry Door
2
Just
like
the
pop
of
color
an
accent
wall
can
add
to
a
room,
a
gorgeous
entry
door
can
do
the
same
to
the
exterior
of
your
home
for
low
cost
and
liGle
,me.
Try
playing
around
with
different
colors
and
styles,
but
make
sure
it’s
a
heavy,
quality
material
door.
Steel
or
fiberglass
entry
doors
are
your
best
bet
these
days.

9. Make a first
impression with
an Entry Door
2
Just
like
the
pop
of
color
an
accent
wall
can
add
to
a
room,
a
gorgeous
entry
door
can
do
the
same
to
the
exterior
of
your
home
for
low
cost
and
liGle
,me.
Try
playing
around
with
different
colors
and
styles,
but
make
sure
it’s
a
heavy,
quality
material
door.
Steel
or
fiberglass
entry
doors
are
your
best
bet
these
days.
Cost: $500-$2000

10. Update with
new hardware
3

11. Update with
new hardware
3
If
you
are
fairly
confident
with
a
power
tool,
replacing
hardware
can
really
change
the
look
and
feel
of
a
room.
Upda,ng
the
handles,
knobs,
and
drawer
pulls
are
cheap,
easy
DIY
projects
that
can
be
done
in
a
few
hours.
Some,mes
all
your
home
needs
to
join
the
21st
century
is
a
few
metal
knobs!

12. Update with
new hardware
3
If
you
are
fairly
confident
with
a
power
tool,
replacing
hardware
can
really
change
the
look
and
feel
of
a
room.
Upda,ng
the
handles,
knobs,
and
drawer
pulls
are
cheap,
easy
DIY
projects
that
can
be
done
in
a
few
hours.
Some,mes
all
your
home
needs
to
join
the
21st
century
is
a
few
metal
knobs!
Cost: $1-$50 per
knob/handle

13. Light it up with
new fixtures4

14. Light it up with
new fixtures4
Some,mes
you
don’t
need
to
change
anything
in
your
home
but
the
ligh,ng.
It’s
amazing
what
a
liGle
more
light
will
do
to
make
your
home
look
bright
and
updated.
Replacing
the
fixtures
in
bathrooms,
the
kitchen,
and
other
rooms
can
really
spruce
up
an
older
home.
In
addi,on,
replacing
old
ceiling
fans
can
be
a
nice
touch.

15. Light it up with
new fixtures4
Some,mes
you
don’t
need
to
change
anything
in
your
home
but
the
ligh,ng.
It’s
amazing
what
a
liGle
more
light
will
do
to
make
your
home
look
bright
and
updated.
Replacing
the
fixtures
in
bathrooms,
the
kitchen,
and
other
rooms
can
really
spruce
up
an
older
home.
In
addi,on,
replacing
old
ceiling
fans
can
be
a
nice
touch.
Light Fixtures start at $10 and go up. If you need to
hire a handyman it can range from $50-$200 per
fixture. Ceiling fans range from $40-$200.

16. Join the green
movement with
more plants
5

17. Join the green
movement with
more plants
5
Trimming
the
trees
and
bushes
in
your
front
yard
may
not
seem
like
it
makes
a
huge
difference,
but
it
does!
Taking
a
weekend
to
pull
weeds,
add
new
mulch,
and
plant
flowers
in
empty
spaces
can
give
your
home’s
exterior
an
extreme
faceliT.
You
don’t
have
to
go
crazy
to
make
your
front
yard’s
garden
look
clean,
bright,
and
welcoming.

18. Join the green
movement with
more plants
5
Trimming
the
trees
and
bushes
in
your
front
yard
may
not
seem
like
it
makes
a
huge
difference,
but
it
does!
Taking
a
weekend
to
pull
weeds,
add
new
mulch,
and
plant
flowers
in
empty
spaces
can
give
your
home’s
exterior
an
extreme
faceliT.
You
don’t
have
to
go
crazy
to
make
your
front
yard’s
garden
look
clean,
bright,
and
welcoming.
Cost: Mulch is $3-$6 per bag and
averages at $33 per yard. Flowers and
plants range from $5-$20 each.

19. Update the
Appliances
6

20. Update the
Appliances
6
Changing
out
your
appliances
is
a
bit
pricier,
but
some
argue
that
it’s
worth
the
cost.
Upda,ng
your
oven,
stove,
dishwasher,
fridge,
and
washer/dryer
can
really
change
the
look
and
feel
of
your
kitchen.
When
it
comes
to
colors,
stainless
steel
and
black
are
the
most
common
and
will
match
most
every
style
of
kitchen.

21. Update the
Appliances
6
Changing
out
your
appliances
is
a
bit
pricier,
but
some
argue
that
it’s
worth
the
cost.
Upda,ng
your
oven,
stove,
dishwasher,
fridge,
and
washer/dryer
can
really
change
the
look
and
feel
of
your
kitchen.
When
it
comes
to
colors,
stainless
steel
and
black
are
the
most
common
and
will
match
most
every
style
of
kitchen.
Cost: You can expect to spend about
$2000-$12,000 on a new range/oven,
dishwasher, and fridge.

22. Pricier but worth it
7

23. Pricier but worth it
7 If
you
are
looking
for
a
bigger
remodel
and
are
willing
to
invest
the
money,
then
you
might
consider
hiring
a
contractor
to
do
a
complete
kitchen
overhaul,
replace
your
windows
and
siding,
or
update
an
en,re
bathroom.
These
renova,ons
will
greatly
increase
the
resale
value
of
your
home
while
adding
beauty
and
ease
to
your
life.

24. Pricier but worth it
7 If
you
are
looking
for
a
bigger
remodel
and
are
willing
to
invest
the
money,
then
you
might
consider
hiring
a
contractor
to
do
a
complete
kitchen
overhaul,
replace
your
windows
and
siding,
or
update
an
en,re
bathroom.
These
renova,ons
will
greatly
increase
the
resale
value
of
your
home
while
adding
beauty
and
ease
to
your
life.
Cost: These projects range greatly depending on your home and
needs, but you can expect to spend over $5,000

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