{"id":2343,"date":"2020-07-20T12:53:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T16:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beingbobblog.com\/?p=2343"},"modified":"2020-08-09T14:58:32","modified_gmt":"2020-08-09T18:58:32","slug":"6-projects-you-can-tackle-during-a-weekend-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingbobblog.com\/happy-holidays\/6-projects-you-can-tackle-during-a-weekend-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Projects You Can Tackle During a Weekend at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Households across the world are currently staying at home to protect \ntheir communities and loved ones. With so much time being spent at home,\n it\u2019s natural to begin picking up home improvement projects. Still, \nmaybe you shouldn\u2019t pick too large<\/em> of a project. The last thing you want to do is turn your home into a construction zone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With that in mind, we recommend choosing \u00e2\u20ac\u0153weekend projects\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201c things \nthat can be done in a reasonable amount of time and will still give you \ngreat results. So roll up your sleeves and start with these basic home \nimprovement options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organize Your House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This project is a classic for a reason! De-cluttering and organizing your home is worth your time for many reasons. Not only does it add value to your home<\/a>, but it helps you feel more relaxed and at-ease<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c something we could all use more of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While de-cluttering and organizing<\/a> an entire household in a weekend is a bit much, choosing one or two rooms to work on at a time is very manageable. Don\u2019t forget to work on clearing out and reorganizing the closets, cupboards, and drawers in these rooms as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint Your Household Essentials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Painting a room, your kitchen cabinets, or other household staples is\n a simple home improvement task that you can do any time. Old wooden \ncabinets can be given a fresh look with a fresh coat of paint, ideally \nwith a neutral hue. Meanwhile, a new color can inspire a new tone<\/a> and mood in different rooms of your home. Even simply going over the trim in a room can brighten up your house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will paint be pleasing to your own eyes, but it can also help you prepare to sell<\/a>\n your house if selling is something you\u2019re planning in the near future. \nJust remember that while it is possible to paint a room in a weekend, \npreparation and planning are essential. That means taking the time to do\n things like tape around windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add Crown Molding to a Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feeling cramped in your home? You may want to try this simple trick \nto make your space look bigger. Crown molding \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the white line of trim \nat the top of a wall \u00e2\u20ac\u201c naturally draws our eyes upward. This simple \nadjustment in direction can make a room appear airier and more spacious!\n In addition to possibly helping you combat cabin fever, this aesthetic \nis often very appealing in homes being listed for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might not be able to install molding throughout your entire home \nover a single weekend, but you can certainly tackle the project on a \nroom-by-room basis. Consider starting in your kitchen, bathroom, living \nroom, and bedroom for the best looks and results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upgrade and Overhaul Your Yard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yard work is a wonderful way to get outside safely, as well as to \nboost the curb appeal of your property. Your upgrades can be as simple \nas adding paths made of pavers to your front yard or sprucing up your \nflowerbeds with colorful blooms. Adding new coats of paint to your front door<\/a> or garage door are also great ways to keep yourself busy via basic home repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to show your backyard some love as well! Even if some \nmaintenance has to be put on hold until contractors can be brought in, \nsuch tasks as gardening and clearing backyard clutter can still be \ncompleted in a short period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add Some Beauty to Your Bathroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bathrooms tend to get lots of attention when we\u2019re preparing to sell a\n home. But since we spend a lot of time in our bathrooms, it\u2019s always \nworth making sure they\u2019re clean and beautiful! If you\u2019re able to make \nthem, small upgrades in lighting fixtures, cabinets, and tile are all \nprojects worth tackling. You can also simply replace all your outlet and\n switch covers with new ones. Simple, but beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out With The Old, In With The New<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does something in your home hail back to the style of decades gone \nby? If so, now might be the time to remove it! From wallpaper to popcorn\n ceilings, removing outdated design elements is a great way to modernize\n and reinvent your space. Alternatively, if you don\u2019t feel ready to \nremove something entirely on your own, you can start planning what \nyou\u2019ll need to get that work completed at a future date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, even if nothing in your house is overly dated, you\n may want to consider swapping out some of the d\u00c3\u00a9cor for something more \nseasonal. You can freshen up a bedroom with new bedding, a bathroom with\n new towels and accessories, and a common area with new lamps and lamp \nshades. They\u2019re very simple swaps, but they\u2019re also effective upgrades!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know Your Limits and Use the Right Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of simple things you can do around your home to \nbrighten your space and improve your property value. Whatever project \nyou work on, however, recognizing your skill level is the key to being a\n successful weekend warrior. Always do simple things first, and always \ntake the time to consider potential complications that could arise from \nstarting a project now versus later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, before starting any projects, it\u2019s worth doing an \ninventory of your tools! While a number of improvement projects don\u2019t \nrequire tools, you don\u2019t want to find yourself in need of one as you \nprogress to different tasks. So make sure that you have essentials \nbefore getting your hands dirty. Essentials include at least one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n