Simple DIY Home Renovation Tips on a Tight Budget

Before you get carried away with dreaming way too big, it’s good to sit down and make a plan. Determine your scope of work and set a desired timeline for all of the projects you have in mind. It’s easy to let your imagination spiral out of control, so begin by setting a scope and a timeline.

First, decide what renovations you want to make. Walk through your entire house to figure out if you need to redo everything or what are the most important rooms and features you want to focus on first. Grab a tablet and pen, or jot everything down on a note in your smart phone. Step into each room, one at a time, and write down everything that needs to be done in each room as you move through your entire house.

Two of the most important rooms to focus on for adding value to your home, especially if you are looking for resale value, are the kitchen and the bathroom. Choose one of these spotlight rooms, or tackle them both. You don’t have to demo or gut the entire room to add some simple DIY home renovation tips on a budget.

Sometimes, small touches you can afford go a long way. Regardless of how extensive or how small your renovations become, two areas in any room, but especially the kitchen and bathroom, that add some easy touches without breaking the bank are to focus on the lighting and storage.

Since this room is typically one of the smallest in the house, bathrooms especially benefit from bringing in more light. However, privacy is of more importance here. So, opening up the windows to natural lighting is not usually practical.

You can, however, gain a lot of natural lighting by using glass brick blocks or covering windows with an opaque covering that allows light in while still maintaining the privacy needed. Also, blinds or shades can be added inside the window itself to be drawn when necessary or opened to allow light to shine inside.

Storage is also of utmost importance in the bathroom. Not only do you want to keep toiletries up and out of sight, easy to reach, but you also want to free up counter space. Accomplish this by getting creative.

Use a wine rack to roll and store towels. Swap out a traditional vanity under the sink for an older dresser that has been painted or refinished. Add a lazy Susan inside existing storage shelves to make items easier to access. Whatever changes you make in the bathroom, be sure to get the most out of the furnishings by having every piece serve double duty as a practical spot while providing you with extra storage.