50 DIY Home Improvement Projects Under $50

Everything is going well in your kitchen renovation until you get to the tiny cabinet hinge screws. They can be nearly impossible to hold onto while installing them. Give your fingers a break by rubbing a strong magnet several times over the tool’s shaft to magnetize it and temporarily give it the ability to hold onto tiny screws by itself. An audit simply tells you what you can do to improve the energy efficiency of your house. But, following the advice presented in the audit results can save tons of money on future energy bills.

• One of the first living walls, window boxes have been a longtime favorite of gardeners.
• British homes tend to be dark, and those with lots of natural light feel larger.
• But the living room has several models of classic cars around it, as well as an antique car poster above the mantle.
• Add drama to a staircase with distinctive railings or embellishments.

You’ll need to add some windows and a staircase, too, which can rob you of space elsewhere. Perhaps fitting a new kitchen or bathroom, or creating extra living space? For most of us, renovation means modernising our home, adding more “functionality” to it or increasing its value. Usually, we’re more preoccupied with finishes and fittings than the things we can’t see.

These loans are only available from some local authorities, so you should contact your local authority to check whether the scheme operates in your area. Some outlet centers have flooring stores, where you can sometimes find great deals on older styles that have been discontinued, Matke says. If an upgrade absolutely isn’t in the budget, then look to have your carpeting and hardwoods professionally cleaned.

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So as your incandescent bulbs burn out, you are thinking it may be a good time to switch to LED bulbs. LEDs have been around for a few years now and we all know basically 3 things about them. They are pricey, they last much longer than incandescent or CFLs and they are more energy efficient… I just purchased a granite slab off fb marketplace and would like to install it on my current kitchen island.

Consider building corner shelves in the bathroom or small built-in shelves for that neglected nook. Removing the doors only takes an afternoon and a few basic tools. It’ll cost you little to nothing beyond the cost of paint and caulk.

Add color with furniture and accents that are far less expensive to replace later when they fall out of favor. If you’re considering replacing an appliance, replace it with an energy-efficient product. Products that earn the Energy Star label are independently certified to save energy, save money, and protect the climate. Homeowners can safely and properly dispose of broken or outdated appliances by selling, donating, or recycling them.

So, as we all take shelter from the storm in our big house, little shotgun shack, trailer home or cardboard box…. Just keep in mind the house is there to protect the home. I have spoken to enough “homeless” people to understand that one never looses a sense of what home is. When you go home today, count your blessings and enjoy the fruit of your labor. Hundreds of previous shows are in our archive so you can enjoy feeling of time travel as you watch & listen.