DIY Projects for Beginners
Do-It-Yourself home improvement projects are a great way to save money and add equity to a house, but what about homeowners without renovation experience? This month’s “You Can Do It! The DIY Beginner’s Guide” spotlight from HouseLogic.com, the comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, features four articles containing information, tips and advice on the right tools and projects for DIYers of any experience level.
Check out the full spotlight at https://www.houselogic.com/spotlight/diy-beginners-guide/.
Here are some of HouseLogic’s suggestions for DIY beginners:
These 7 Knock-Out Projects Will Make You Say, “Yes I Can! Many homeowners dream of taking on a DIY project, but the reality can be intimidating. HouseLogic lists seven projects that even rookie DIYers can tackle with ease, such as building a Pinterest-worthy window seat for only a couple hundred dollars in an afternoon.
The 9 Super-Useful Tools Every DIYer Needs. Real home improvement projects require higher caliber tools than the sewing kit tape measure and a hammer. Check out HouseLogic’s list of tools every DIYer should have on hand, including two pairs of safety goggles – one for the homeowner and one for the person they convince to help!
5 Doable DIY Projects To Send Your Home Equity Soaring. For homeowners who want the greatest return on their DIY investment, not just any project will do. HouseLogic has a list of projects that bring lots of value to a home without breaking the bank, such as putting up a steel front door yourself, which can recoup up to 600 percent of the cost at sale.
7 Photos of DIY’d Garages That Will Make You Say “OMG!” A garage can become a dumping ground for everything from holiday decorations to those clothes that should have been put in the donation bin a year ago. Check out HouseLogic’s suggestions for transforming a cluttered garage into an organized and attractive space, with ideas like using color-coordinated storage bins to keep everything neatly arranged, while bringing a pop of color to a usually dark part of a home.
For more information on simple home improvement and repair projects, visit HouseLogic.com.
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