Winter means spending more time indoors, but that doesn’t mean you should put off your home renovations. Winter is a great time to focus on indoor DIY projects. Here are 10 DIY contractors we recommend you teach yourself this winter.
create storage cubes
Winter is ideal for building construction storage cubesSays Miles Robinson of UK Composite Doors. This is because they are small, and you can make them in any spare indoor area.
“This is a beginner-friendly woodworking project that teaches you valuable skills like measuring, cutting, and assembling, while also creating something practical for your home,” says Robinson.
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paint baseboards
paint your baseboards For a clean look with sharp lines. It’s a much more efficient job than painting a wall, where you can cover most of the painting using a roller, says Carr Lanphear of Improvi, a painting contracting company.
“Painting baseboards requires very careful brushing, using long strokes and even pressure,” he says.
However, it is a transferable skill. Developing this skill means you can paint trim Anywhere in your home, including around windows and doors.
Install USB Outlet
Bulky USB adapters for phones, computers and other electronic devices clutter your home and take up countertop space. Solution: USB wall outlet.
“They eliminate the bulky adapter and free up the standard outlet for other uses,” says Daniel Wasilewski of Bright Force Electrical.
If you already know How to Install an OutletInstalling a USB outlet is no different. Or, if you’ve never done it, this is a great way to learn. how to replace an outlet,
paint accent wall
One Accent wall provides vitality A room by changing the color or texture of a wall.
“Painting an accent wall or painting interior trim can be a great way to freshen up a room,” says Lanphier. Easy accent wall ideas include:
- bold shades of accent wall colors Like neon yellow or orange.
- Murals created with paint and painter’s tape.
- pre cut wall stencil With unique design.
replace hardware
If your doorknob and cabinet hardware are old, so it is quite easy to replace them with new hardware.
“Replacing old cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, or even door handles can give your home an instant new look,” says Robinson.
Robinson says a favorite upgrade for older kitchens and bathrooms is to install soft-close hinges.
learn plumbing
calling a plumber cost A lot: Up to $500 for simple tasks like unclogging a toilet or fixing a leak.
Beat the high costs of plumbing by learning plumbing skills. With some basic tools, say dosia boylenOwner of Golden’s Handyman Connection, you can learn how change a toiletInstall a new faucet, or upgrade the shower head.
If you’re feeling more ambitious, you can tackle more complex projects like installing water heater Or replacing rusted copper lines With plastic PEX tubing.
add dimers
Wasilewski says that dimmer switches control the lighting in your home, giving you the flexibility to suit different moods and activities.
“Dimmer switches are also important because they increase energy efficiency, improve lighting aesthetics and reduce eye strain,” he adds.
Installing a Dimmer Switch Takes about 30 minutes. Make sure to select best dimmer switch One that matches your needs, room type and type of light bulbs.
install pegboard
pegboard walls Are the perfect balance of function and design. Not only do they organize your desk, home office, or laundry space, but they also give the room a distinctive visual appeal.
teach Yourself How to Make a DIY Pegboard By placing 4-foot by 8-foot Stan-grade pegboard on top of a two-by-two mounting board.
Sand the board, stain or paint it, and then add the pegboard hardware.
learn tiling
Learning how to lay tile can be intimidating. But Boylen says winter is the perfect time to focus on building your tile installation skills.
by waterproof bathroom installing wall tileUse plastic tile spacers to maintain seams and prevent tiles from slipping.
Another easy project Install Mosaic Tiles On the backsplash. Or Choose Subway Tiles for a timeless Look, it never goes out of style,
hang pictures
Maybe your framed photos are waiting for a permanent home. After all winter is the perfect time to hang them.
hang a picture In less than 15 minutes with the special wall hook. or, use picture hanging wire Since this method allows you to quickly flatten the image.
