Love finding the easiest ways to update things around the home, especially when they look great and save money? These cheap and easy but cool remodeling hacks should be at the top of your list, then. From DIY bathroom ideas to kitchen projects to walls and countertops, we found some of the best home remodeling hacks to try today. No need to get complicated or spend a ton of money to make your house look great, try these projects instead.
Cheap Remodeling Hacks
1. DIY Tub Surround With Airstone
When it comes to inexpensive bathroom updates, this DIY tub surround is one of my top picks. If the bathroom needs remodeling but you need something budget friendly and can’t afford a major makeover, try tackling this simple idea yourself. Learn how by following the step by step tutorial from Lovely Crafty Home.
2. Inexpensive Tub Trick
Here is another DIY bathroom remodeling idea that should not break the bank. Try this tub upgrade for a little makeover in the bath.
3. Plank a Wall for $30
Do you love diy remodeling hacks? This plank a wall for $30 idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the plank wall. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Makingjoyandprettythings has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
4. Countertop Makeover Using Contact Paper
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this countertop makeover using contact paper idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Ourpeacefulplanet at the link.
DIY Home Improvement Ideas
6. Spray Paint Shower Fixtures
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This spray paint shower fixtures idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Blesserhouse for the complete recipe.
7. DIY Ceiling Fan Makeover
DIY Ceiling Fan Makeover – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Yarnsandbuttons’s full tutorial for all the details.
8. Update Your Air Grille
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the your air grille. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Friendly Home has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
9. Update Vent Covers With Spray Paint
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this update vent covers with spray paint idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Thefrugalhomemaker at the link.
10. DIY Fireplace Makeover
Give this diy fireplace makeover idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made back way past the effort. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Swingncocoa to see every step.
11. DIY Overlay Concrete Countertops
This diy overlay concrete countertops idea nails easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the overlay concrete countertops. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
13. DIY Wainscoting
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy wainscoting idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Lovelycraftyhome has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
14. Frame a Bathroom Mirror
I have always loved fun crafts, and this frame a bathroom mirror idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Cherishedbliss at the link.
15. Easily Paint Paneling
This easily paint paneling idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Laurengreutman to see every step.
16. Faucet Face Lift
Why make it complicated? This faucet face lift idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the faucet face lift. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Bonfiresandwine for the complete recipe.
17. Transform Your Oak Banister
Transform Your Oak Banister? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Creationsbykara’s full tutorial for all the details.
18. Cover Laminate Countertops
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. Covering laminate instead of replacing it is the cheapest way I originally made brand new. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Abeautifulmess has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
19. Add More Storage in the Kitchen
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From a quiet night in to a full house, this add more storage in the kitchen idea works if you love a fun DIY. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the more storage kitchen. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
20. Add Mouldings To Cabinets
Try this add mouldings to cabinets idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Thecreativecrate to see every step.
21. Paint Your Linoleum Floors
Lindsayandandrew really knows a clear how-to, and this paint your linoleum floors idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Lindsayandandrew for the complete recipe.
24. Faux Thick Baseboard Trick
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this faux thick baseboard trick idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the thick baseboard trick. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Thehouseofsmiths at the link.
25. Paint An Old Sink
This paint an old sink idea is fuss free and delivers on fun crafts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Atcharlotteshouse to see every step.
26. Add Color To Your Ceilings
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this add color to your ceilings idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made body forgets, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Houseofturquoise for the complete recipe.
27. Chalk Board Paint Makeover
Chalk Board Paint Makeover, and it is a good one. Just an easy tutorial, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the board paint makeover. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Mydesertcottage’s full tutorial for all the details.
28. DIY Charging Station
I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Thevspotblog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
29. DIY Switch Plate
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this diy switch plate idea covers fun crafts either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Memyselfndiy at the link.
30. Cabinet Towel Bar
Put this cabinet towel bar idea on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Thedomesticheart to see every step.
31. DIY Peel N’ Stick Backsplash Tiles
Credit where it is due – Ljdecor really delivers on a fun DIY, this diy peel n’ stick backsplash tiles idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Ljdecor for the complete recipe.
32. Closet Makeover
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this closet makeover idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the closet makeover. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Howfantasticblog’s full tutorial for all the details.
