Making your own home goods is a skill that should never go out of style. When you do it yourself, you not only learn the process, but also create an item that you will have sentimental value to. This guide will help you do just that.
Best things about DIY projects
There is so much to love about DIY projects, here is a few of our favorite reasons to build DIY
- You can create things for a small fraction of what it would cost to buy them in a store giving you both a fun project and some extra bucks in the wallet.
- Mass produced items often come from far away countries and produce much waste on their journey to your home. They are usually less quality and often replaced causing pollution and new items in landfills.
- Each home project offers its own set of challenges, so learning something new always happens.
- DIY projects help to expand your skill set, grow your side of creativity, and will make you learn things new.
- All you have to do is pay for the tools and materials you need, without having to pay someone else for their time when you choose to go DIY.
- When you build something yourself, you will always know how to fix it if needed.
Major ideas of cool DIY home projects
If you want to customize your space, save money, and make things creative, a DIY home project is the way to go.
1. Plant Containers
A super simple and easy first DIY project can be repurposing and painting old wine and fun shaped alcohol bottles into new homes for your green friends.
You can paint them with fun patterns or add rocks to add texture.
2. Accent Walls
A super simple way to create an eye-catching point in a room is by painting or wallpapering one wall or crevasse in a bold color or pattern. It brings a pop of color and life to the room.
3. Upcycled Furniture
There are so many cool things you can do with old furniture by refurbishing or repurposing it with a new layer of paint, new fabric, or cutting it apart and making it into something new.
You can turn a broken surfboard into a table with legs, a broken snowboard into a shelf and more.
4. Shelves
Install DIY shelves to add storage and display space to any room. They’re relatively easy to install, can be made of almost any material, and can be customized to fit your decor style with paint or plants.
5. Lighting Upgrades
Replace outdated lighting with new ones or add decorative lighting elements like string lights that hang from the ceiling, sparkle lights, or dimmers to enhance the vibes of your home.
6. Gallery
Try to create a gallery wall by hanging a collection of framed photos, or other items like mirrors or wall hangings. This will make your space your own and make your home feel homey.
You can create a photo collage in your kids room of all their friends and favorite things. It can be done directly on the wall, or on a cork board
7. World Map
Cut out a map of the world from a cork board and have fun with the whole family putting pins in the locations you have already traveled and pin the locations you look forward to making your way to.
8. Custom Headboard
Make a statement in your bedroom by building a custom headboard that fits your vibe and pads your head. You can use wood, upholstered panels, or even old furniture pieces to make the headboard unique.
9. Chalkboard Wall
Paint a wall with chalkboard paint to create a fun and useable space for your kids to write down notes, color their hearts out, for you to write grocery lists, or inspirational quotes and more!
10. Outdoor Paradise
Transform your outdoor space into a cozy little vacation spot with DIY projects like a fire pit, a patio or deck, with outdoor seating.
11. Pallet furniture
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. When you find decent pallets try making a first simple DIY project of a pallet table and chairs for your backyard.
Pallets that are stained well or painted can look extremely luxurious with the right pillows and backdrop.
12. Surfboard Rack
Repurpose some old bloom stick handles as well as a piece of scrap wood to make yourself a spot for your quiver. Attach them through the wood piece and attach that to your wall and you’ll have room for all your favorite boards plus parking for your friend’s boards.
13. Closets
You can make an ugly boring old closet into a new expensive looking piece by simply adding rattan. Measure the closet and plan ahead to hot glue the rattan to a wood frame. With minimal effort your closet will look like new.
14. New Kitchen DIY
You can make an old style kitchen look modern with minimal financial struggle by adding new cabinets. You can even add a cabinet over the fridge to make the place look fancy.
15. Pet Friendly
Repurpose your dog or cat’s food and water bowls. Take an old skateboard or piece of scrap wood and get those bowls off the floor. Make them a rack of their own to sit in that will have people wowed by your creation.
Closing Pieces
DIY home projects aren’t just for talented artistic friends, but really for anyone! When in doubt, google it or ask youtube and you will be able to learn to create anything you could dream of on your own.
If you need that extra push, try signing up for classes in your local community that teach you to work as a group to create new and fun home pieces. We hope our ideas have inspired some of your own. Feel free to share them with us as Pricing Van Lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
When would using a packing service be needed?
If life demands you spend your time elsewhere with family or at the office, sometimes it is worth paying the experts to pack up for you which is the most time consuming part of the move.
Professional packers will work at lightspeed to get all your items packed up safely in record speed. While you might get stuck sorting through old items, they will have your entire home packed up and bubble wrapped in no time.
What do I do if there is a gap in time between moving out of my old place and into my new place?
Book a mover with full storage options just made for your situation. Maybe you found the perfect new home but have a month in between, or maybe you just crave that Mexico vacation you never took.
No matter the reason, just let us know about your storage needs, and Pricing Van Lines will set you up with a mover who will safely and securely store your home.
Is a garage sale really profitable and worth my time before the move?
Depending on your advertising methods and items brought in, a garage sale can be a great way to make a few extra hundred bucks and is a sure fire way to help you declutter before the move! Organizing and managing a garage sale can be very time consuming, so consider this before starting, as donating your unwanted items might be a better fit. If you don’t need the money then just donate instead to save time.
How do I help my pets acclimate to the change in homes?
Pets pick up on our energy so stay calm and show them the new space is a positive atmosphere. If you are stressed, you are likely to stress out your furry friend. Try and make the experience fun for them with lots of walks and treats.
Associate the move with positive things your pet loves to make the day less hard for them. Ensure to set up their home base as soon as you get into the new home so that they can feel they have their own corner with food, water and their bed.
What is the most important thing to know about booking a mover?
Know that you are working with a trusted and honest service provider who won’t rip you off at the last second or leave you hanging. If you have even a tad of doubt, walk away.
Don’t try to cut corners and save on an unreputable mover as we promise you, you will end up paying way more in hidden fees and damages. Make sure you either book with Pricing Van Lines top long distance movers or check them out for yourself very well.
