18 affordable DIY home improvement ideas

Have some free time up your sleeve? Put it to good use by tackling these projects that will brighten up your home.

1. Paint your front door a statement colour

Painting your front door is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to give your home exterior a fresh new look. You can experiment with bright colours or muted pastels, depending on how bold you want to go!

2. Update the front garden

Create a home that turns heads by transforming your front garden to boost the kerb appeal of your home. This simple garden has been created using sculptural, low-maintenance plants and white pebbles.

3. Give your spare room a makeover

Has your spare room becoming a dumping ground for junk? Turn it into an inviting guest bedroom that's always ready for visitors. Think a beautifully styled bed, bedside table, ambient lighting, and thoughtful touches like fresh flowers.

4. Create a productive home office

If you work from home and currently use the dining table as your desk, create the ultimate home office and watch your productivity skyrocket.

5. Rid your bathroom of mould, naturally

Mould making your fairly new bathroom look worse for wear? Mix up an all-natural mould busting solution using white vinegar. If that doesn't improve things, consider re-grouting your bathroom or replacing the silicon.

6. Make your home sparkle

A deep clean will have your home looking and feeling fresh. Tackle a full house clean with our room-by-room cleaning checklist.

7. Refresh your home with a fresh coat of paint

One of the quickest ways to make your home feel brand new is by giving it a fresh coat of paint.

8. Make your home smell amazing

To see your home in a new light, sometimes all you need to do is set the mood. Fragrance is a powerful thing and can make you feel energised, relaxed or inspired.

9. Clean those spots you've been overlooking

Breezed through our home cleaning checklist already? Delve into the dark places you've been forgetting to clean, like the oven, the washing machine, the dishwasher and the grout between the bathroom tiles.

10. Organise your wardrobe

We're all reaching for more relaxed clothing these days, but maybe your wardrobe hasn't quite got the memo.

11. Get your pantry in order

Cooking can be a relaxing, fulfilling activity, but if you feel more anxious than inspired in the kitchen, the reason could be lurking behind your pantry doors.

12. Treat yourself to new bedsheets

You don't need power tools to update the look and feel of your bedroom. Investing in a quality set of bed sheets is one of the easiest ways to create a space that truly feels like a sanctuary.

13. Hang artwork

Learn how to hang artwork and create an inexpensive gallery wall that has instant wow-factor.

14. Organise the shed

Get your garage organised with simple storage solutions, like shelving and pegboard, that will enable you to use the space to its full potential.

15. Cosmetic kitchen reno

Give your dated and daggy kitchen a fresh and contemporary new look with a budget DIY renovation. Painting your kitchen cabinets is an easy and affordable way to breathe new life into the heart of your home.

16. Start a vegie patch

More people than ever are wanting to start a vegetable garden at home and grow their own vegies. If soil conditions at your place are less-than-ideal, opt for raised garden beds which will thrive almost anywhere.

17. Create an outdoor entertaining zone

Transform your neglected balcony into an outdoor entertaining zone. All you need is an outdoor setting, potted plants and lighting to create a comfortable alfresco space.

18. Build or buy a firepit

There's nothing better than gathering around a fire pit in the heart of winter. If you have a backyard or courtyard, why not build your own firepit or buy one and create a designation zone where friends and family can sit comfortably and enjoy the warmth and company.

Source - homebeautiful