You begin a Saturday morning installing a new sink that complements your renovated kitchen. You think the project will run smoothly. However, you must run to and from the hardware store to get extra tools and accessories.
Before long, a simple pet project turned into a day of costly purchases and back-breaking labor. However, you love the sight of the glimmering sink enhancing your new kitchen.
But let’s be honest; no one really wants to spend an entire afternoon installing a sink. Instead, choose a fun DIY project, such as a home theater, a unique shelving set, or a gazebo.
I’ll highlight some creative DIY home projects that will foster more space and enrich family gatherings. Keep reading if you want to beautify your home.
The Home Theater Experience
A home theater could cost you anywhere between $10,000 and $30,000. The cost will depend on the size of the living space, the cost of equipment, and the type of theater you want.
It’s an ambitious project that involves the following steps:
- Lighting
- Soundproofing
- Wiring
- Sofas or home theater seats
- Soundbar system or home-theater-in-a-box
- Projectors or television set
- Paint colors
Wiring will be one of your biggest challenges throughout this project.
Moreover, accessories that support your entertainment system can eat away from your budget. If you want a low budget, consider buying refurbished items.
If you choose a flat-screen TV, choose an OLED or plasma TV. These types of TVs are better suited for dimly-lit rooms.
You can also affix the TV to your wall for an added theater effect.
The Modernization of Shelves
If you’re hung up on the idea of affixing things to your walls, try suspended bookshelves. DIY shelves are not the most interesting items, but you’ll enjoy the modern flair they add to your home.
Further, suspended shelving organizes a room and creates more space.
This project only has a budget between $100 to $500.
DIY Bookshelves are easier than a DIY movie theater, but it requires such heavy-duty tools as a:
- Miter saw
- Circular saw
- Nail gun
- Table saw
Additional tools depend on the shelf’s location and size.
One of the More Challenging DIY Home Projects
If installing bookshelves bores you, a gazebo is a fun project that will extend the living space of your backyard or garden.
A gazebo is one of the toughest DIY projects for home because you’re essentially building something from the ground up.
You’ll need such items as:
- concrete
- metal bars
- tar and silicone
- ladder
- wood
You’ll need additional items depending on what type of gazebo you’re building. Construction costs average between $5,000 to $8,000.
There are a wide array of gazebos that will suit your budget and yard, including four-wall gazebos.
You can also install an air conditioning unit in a four-door gazebo. In this case, you can use an air filter cleaner to ensure your unit works properly.
When building the gazebo, use a blueprint as a general guide throughout the project.
The Takeaway
DIY home projects will modernize your home and enhance your property value. When it comes to DIY home improvement, pick something that aligns with your interests and hobbies.
Bluebell Inn has a variety of decorating tips and suggestions that will spark your creativity. To get more DIY ideas, visit our design section to get inspired.