Save a lot of money with easy DIY projects for your home
From painting projects to simple DIY home decor projects, there are many ways that these 35+ home DIY ideas can help you update your home. We love cheap DIY home projects and hope this list will inspire you to dust off those painting supplies or tools.

What does DIY stand for?
DIY can mean do-it-yourself and depending on your abilities this could mean a lot of different things for different people. Home DIY projects are the perfect way to help you update your home decor on a budget. Just be careful as there are some DIY projects that are best left to the professionals.
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What is the best cheap DIY home improvement project?
Hands down our favorite way to makeover rooms are with paint. Go beyond just painting walls. Look at ceilings, moldings, and cabinets, too. Learn from our experience that the cheapest paint is not always the cheapest. Buy quality paint for your DIY home projects will always save you money in the long run.

What are some good DIY home improvement projects?
- Paint your cabinets (bathroom, kitchen, anywhere)
- Paint your trim and molding
- Redo your fireplace cover
- Whitewash brick
- Add no sew curtains
- Change out blinds
- Paint walls
- Paint flooring (we have seen some cool flooring stencil ideas)
- Add new artwork
- Hang a gallery wall
- Redo your kitchen backsplash or paint it
- Add outdoor seating
- Update old planters
- Create closet shelving
- Paint your oak railing two different colors
- Add shelving to bathrooms
- Paint an accent wall
- Use Ikea spice racks for shelving
- Change light fixtures
- Use upper stock cabinets to create new storage solutions
- Change lightbulbs to all match and give the same “glow”
- Powerwash outside
- Declutter inside, create labels and a new storage container
- Add a new mirror to the bathrooms
- Replace cabinet hardware (or just clean it)
- Turn a closet into a mudroom
- Build coat hooks to create a “drop off-center” near your entryway
- Upcycle an old piece of furniture
- Organize your closet by taking everything out and putting back only what you need
- Use contact paper to makeover furniture (see file cabinet below), redo countertops or use as removable wallpaper
- Paint your mailbox

All DIY home improvement projects do not have to be expensive or require a ton of tools. Here is a list of all types of weekend do-it-yourself projects.
Budget-Friendly DIY Home Improvement Projects
Nothing says being a homeowner like completely makeover your home with weekend DIY home improvement projects. Here are 40+ cheap DIY ideas for the home you will want to consider the next time you feel like picking up a paintbrush or a hammer.
DIY Paint Projects
It is no secret that we think paint projects are the perfect weekend DIY project (and one of the easiest). From painting backsplashes to walls, paint is one of the easiest ways to update your home.
Paint A Tile Backsplash In Your Kitchen
Did you know you can paint that old ugly tile backsplash? Honestly, we are still shocked that this project was completed on a weekend and looks so good. Not to mention, it is totally holding up and we see no reason to replace it with new backsplash tiles any time soon.
Use Spray Paint On Anything
From simple and easy home decor items to larger furniture pieces spray paint can truly update and modernize almost anything. Add your personal touch and showcase your personality with a variety of spray paint ideas.
Here are 22+ home spray paint ideas to consider like learning how to spray paint this metal desk.
Paint Upper Kitchen Cabinets White
We are huge fans of getting rid of that 90's honey oak color. You can see that at first, we updated with white paint and then decided to add more bold cabinet colors as the years went on.
Repaint Painted Cabinets
Are you sick of the same boring kitchen island? Painting it fun and bold color can really modernize your kitchen. We loved the island color so much that we even had to do all the lower cabinets (see next one on the list).
Paint Lower Kitchen Cabinets
We loved our green kitchen island so much that the next weekend you can guess what happened. The two-toned cabinet painting trend makes this project doable in a weekend (at least the painting part). We always recommend letting the cabinet doors cure as long as possible before putting it all back together.
Paint Bathroom Vanity Cabinets
Seriously these oak cabinets look amazing now. Due to the size of this bathroom cabinet, this really wasn't that bad of a weekend painting project. Add new hardware and you will feel like you completely transformed the small bathroom without breaking the bank.
Paint A Light Fixture & Upgrade Bathroom Hardware
There is no need to replace your whole bathroom vanity if your cabinets are in good shape. Use the painting tips listed in the above link and just get a premade counter to truly create a new look. This finished bathroom is one of our favorite home DIY ideas.
Paint An Oak Railing & Banister To Modernize Your Stairway
Update your staircase this weekend by using two different colors or paint. We just love how we were able to update our staircase in this weekend's do-it-yourself project.
Painted Flower Pot Ideas
This is a quick and easy DIY painting project for this weekend! Get the whole family involved. No one wants to pay for designer flower pots and planters! These 17+ DIY flower pot painting ideas (plus these awesome spray-painted ones) will help you decorate your outdoor space the way you want.
Paint A Different Neutral Color
Think outside the box when picking a light neutral color to help brighten your home. Livable Green by Sherwin Williams is just that color for us.
Gray Paint Is Always A Great Starting Point
And if you are looking for a gray paint color here is a great post about some of the most popular gray paints from Sherwin Williams (and a few uncommon ones you may want to consider).
Paint A Fun Accent Wall
Do you want to easily add some fun personality to a space? Accent walls (here are 11 awesome ones) are the perfect ways to add character to a bedroom while being budget-friendly. Even this complex wall was done in a weekend.
Make A DIY Chalkboard Wall
Create a unique wall mural in your home using chalkboard paint. This chalkboard wall idea used a frame design to give each child a place to put their awesome drawings. This weekend DIY project is an easy project to try.
Upcycle Furniture With DIY Chalk Paint
Have an old piece of furniture? Consider making your own DIY chalk paint to help upcycle or repurpose it.
Paint That Brick Fireplace (or just the mantle)
White paint easily can update that old oak mantel or even completely transform your old brick fireplace. Create a modern farmhouse look that all your friends will be asking about.
Paint A Bold Color In Your Bedroom
Find the best navy blue paint color for your space. A fresh coat of paint in Indigo Batik was exactly what this bedroom needed to feel fresh again.
DIY Organization, Storage Space and Declutter Ideas
You always feel better after decluttering and organizing. Sometimes it can be as simple as creating a place for things to go. Here are some DIY home organization projects to try.
Add DIY Laundry Room Cabinets & Shelving
Use stock cabinets (painted of course) and farmhouse brackets to give yourself extra storage in your laundry room. The extra height from the cabinets made this worth adding to your DIY to-do list.
Add Cheap Built-in Storage With Stock Cabinets
Create a unique storage solution for your home by using stock upper cabinets to create extra storage for any room in your home.
How to Build A DIY Pegboard To Easily Get Organized
Build a large pegboard to help keep your garage, craft room or basement organized. Use your own DIY containers or buy cute craft cups to keep your garage or craft supplies organized.
Make A DIY Wooden Shoe Organizer with this Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
Are you sick of all the shoes laying around your entryway or garage. This simple wooden shoe rack can help everyone finally have a place for their shoes.
Turn A Closet into a DIY Mudroom
Do you have any entryway closet that never gets used? Here we used one of our favorite medium colors to repaint this DIY mudroom idea.
Build Easy Small Closet Shelves in a Weekend
Add simple wood shelving into that small closet for a custom storage option. These closet shelves were built to store games and more for our family.
Build A DIY Wood Floating Desk With Simple Brackets
Use your space wisely by building your own DIY corner desk. Now your children can each have their own workspace without bothering the others.
DIY Basement Waterproofing (before organizing that closet)
This might not be the most glamorous DIY home improvement project. but you will have peace of mind knowing that you are helping keep your basement dry. Please note that if you have severe water problems, it is probably best to call a professional to help you out.
Redo Your Basement Closet
Doesn't everyone have a craft supply closet? If not, this weekend might be the time to make one using wood and farmhouse brackets. Consider taking the doors off the closet to create a more open space.
Make A DIY Storage Crate on Wheels
Turn old pallet wood into an awesome storage crate for your home. Add wheels and customize to make it any size you want.
Make DIY Storage Boxes
Do you get a lot of brown boxes sent to your house (don't worry we won't tell). Repurpose those boxes by covering them with cloth and add fun rope or other elements. Great for storage and the environment.
Need more repurposing ideas? Check this list of 31+ DIY projects out.
Redo An Old File Cabinet
This cute file cabinet makeover was done using spray paint and contact paper. We just love the fresh and modern-looking file cabinet. This is a true cheap furniture makeover.
Create A DIY Memory Box
Nothing says clutter in your home like papers from school and beyond. Save all those memories and projects in an organized file box for your little ones.
Build A Bathroom Shelf Over Your Toliet
Yes, there is another painted accent wall you could check out. Add bathroom shelves or new DIY artwork over your toilet this weekend.
Build Reclaimed Wood Rustic Bathroom Shelving
Once you build shelves for one room, you may just want to keep going. Here is a way to use that old reclaimed wood to create another pipe bathroom shelf.
Build A DIY Corner Shelf For Under Your Mounted TV
Are you sick of seeing wires around your mounted television. This corner shelf is the perfect DIY solution to help you hide those wires while still having a place for your cable box and DVD player (yes...we said, DVD player).
DIY Art Shadow Box Frame With Storage
These shadow box frames have been a game-changer for us. Not only do they display our children's artworks, but they also easily store artworks. You will be happy once you build these DIY frames.
Create A Kid's Craft & Homeschool Room Reveal
Create a specific place in your home for your child's creativity to run wild. You will be amazed at what they can create when given the freedom to do so.
Easy Ways To Add DIY Artwork To Your Home
Sometimes you feel better just hanging something on the wall in your home. Truly create a space you love and one that showcases those memories.
DIY Easy Kid Art Displays & Tips
This art display idea is way simpler. By reusing pallet wood you can easily make an art display to show off your child's creativity.
Here are 18+ DIY art display ideas you may want to try soon!
Add Fun Shelves To A Baby Nursery
Use Ikea spice racks to add fun and cheap DIY shelving to a child's room. Not only will these shelves help you stay organized but they can act as easy wall decor. Get other DIY baby nursery ideas as well.
Create A DIY Picture Wall
Use a mixture of kid artworks and adults to create a fun picture wall in your home. You can mix and match frames or keep to one style. The choice is yours. Here are 12+ other picture wall ideas you want to check out.
Large DIY Word String Art Idea [Step-by-Step Tutorial]
Are you in need of large artwork for a playroom or child's bedroom and you don't want to pay the expensive prices for large artworks? Why not create your own string art with an inspiring or personalized message to hang on the walls.
Hang A Grid Gallery Wall
Showcase your family in matching frames. We love how this 9 grid square picture wall turned out. We will always cherish the memories in this black and white photo wall.
Create A DIY Word Canvas Art
Short on time but want a simple artwork idea. This word canvas idea is the perfect way to create a personalized artwork easily.
Other DIY Home Ideas
Sometimes a certain product or home idea can make a huge impact on your home.
Update Your Drop Ceiling
Get rid of those dated drop ceiling tiles and replace them with new vinyl covers. We could not believe how much brighter our basement become with this simple home improvement project.
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