Now that we are spending our days at home, staring at our blank walls, many of us are wishing we could change a few things. Turns out we can! The possibilities for DIY home improvement projects are endless, we can reinvent ourselves and our homes from our floors to our ceilings and everything in between. There will be no wall left uncovered, no tool left unused, and no hands left clean. All we need is a dream, a design, and items that ship directly to our doors. Here are just a few of our favorite DIY ideas and brands for upping your home’s wow factor during #quarantinelife.
Project Ideas
First, let’s talk about design. If you could change anything about your house where would you start? For some, it may be adding flair to unused walls or adding areas for all family photos, plants, or artwork. Others may be looking to update areas for better functionality. If are looking for some inspiration check out some of our ideas below.
Ornamental Moulding & Millwork
Decorating can seem extremely daunting, especially when dealing with large walls and blank space. Rather than seeing these blank spaces as challenges, look at them as a blank slate with endless possibilities to decorate. They are only blank until we place our story upon them. They are unwritten, awaiting us to imprint our visions on them.
To break up space along larger walls, stagger floating shelves. This helps to make space seem more fluid rather than just one big wall. Adding different features to adjacent walls breaks up the monotony by creating a transitional look that will both bring together and differentiate the walls.
One way to combat these blank spaces is large floating shelves, like those from Ornamental Moulding & Millwork. We love the depth that the Rustic Floating Shelves made from unique ambrosia maple wood adds to our room. The shelves come in a rustic gray hue that leaves an ornate coloration and texture. However, they can also be stained to match your existing decor. The possibilities for utilizing these unique shelves are endless.
The shelves are extremely lightweight but also durable. They make both amazing floating shelves or a fireplace mantlepiece. Easy to install, they come with everything you need including mounting cleats, wall screws, finish nails, and instruction sheets. Due to the ease of installation, these shelves are the perfect addition to any DIY home improvement project.
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Rustic Floating Shelves
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Stikwood
Sometimes you want a total transformation to an area of your house, but just the idea feels overwhelming. Perhaps you marvel at all your neighbor’s DIYs and wish you had that skill set. With Stikwood you can create an outstanding change without all the blood sweat and tears of manual labor. Stikwood couldn’t be easier, just peel the back and stick it to your walls.
Counter bars are wonderful places to grab a quick snack or enjoy a meal. They are used almost daily for some type of activity. Due to high usage they often get scuffed and dirty (especially when kids are the in the mix). By adding Stikwood to this area you alleviate this problem with stylish, transitional appeal. I would like to showcase how Stikwood updates your kitchen and home, creating a beautiful space to be shared by all.
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Another promising feature of Stikwood is the versatility in which it can easily be incorporated into any space. There are a wide variety of styles from farmhouse to a more modern look. You will absolutely find something to match your home. All Stikwood products are made using sustainable materials and are all 100% American made.
Here we feature the Nature Gray Weathered Pine Wood Planks. This wood features a calming gray color that complements almost all styles. Every single wood plank is unique and includes markings such as nail holes, knot holes, deep weather grooves, and color variations. You can place these lightweight planks on your walls, furniture, ceilings, doors, and so much more. The DIY home improvement project possibilities are endless with Stikwood.
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Nature Gray Weathered Pine Wood Planks
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Daisy Rain Garden
Perhaps you want to give gardening a try as part of your DIY home improvement goals for 2020, then one thing you will love is a set of Daisy Rain Garden Systems Sprinkler Pots. This system allows you to water several plants at once by simply attaching your hose or other irrigation system and setting a timer so they are watered when you need them to be without having to stand there and do it yourself. The Daisy Rain Garden Sprinkler Pots not only save time on gardening but also keeps plants healthy and strong.
The Daisy Rain Garden Sprinkler Pots are a great system to have on hand. The sprinkler system will keep your plants hydrated and fed even while you’re away and on those hot summer days to ensure that your garden grows to the fullest extent possible. Right now is a great time for starting a summer garden, and the Daisy Rain Garden will help make it the best garden yet.
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Daisy Rain Garden Sprinkler System
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Read More: Everything You Need To Know About Edible Gardens
Smart Home Updates
What about adding more security to your home? Cameras that let you know who is coming- especially on days of social distancing. As the summer nears maybe you are interested in creating a haven easily controlled by the touch of your hands. These smart home updates will allow you to control the inner workings of your home from the touch of a button.
Canary
For inside your home, since a lot of parents are working and the kids are at play (or should be doing their virtual schoolwork), Canary Flex contains the Canary Pro, which can be placed anywhere in your home to keep an HD eye on the kids while you are working in your home office. The set is super simple as all you need to do is pick the shelf, cabinet, or table, connect to the internet, and you’re done. All systems go and no more “he/she started it!” fights! With Canary, you’re in complete control in and around your home.
While everyone shelters in place, it’s still an excellent idea to keep an eye on things if you are thinking of doing some DIY home improvement projects. You are more than likely ordering more online goods since a lot of local stores are either running low on supplies or you’d just rather not venture out if it isn’t necessary. What you need is a quick fix installation that won’t ruin your walls, siding, or create massive holes around your home. No matter where you need it most, installation is super fast with Canary!
The Canary Flex is a great addition to any DIY home improvement projects you have in mind. It’s weather-proof and can be installed wire-free with minimal installation “damage” so you have a full bird’s eye view of what’s going on in and around your property. You can see exactly when goods are delivered and, if necessary, use the two-way talk system as a safe way to continue social distancing at home. Canary keeps everything crystal clear, day or night so you can feel more at ease with all your home improvement projects (and expensive gear) that’s in and around your home.
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Canary Flex
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Canary | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Ecobee
Everyone should want to save money while saving the planet. Energy and gas bills can be extremely expensive, especially as the weather starts to change. We are all guilty of cranking the heat up during the cold months and running the air conditioning all day during the summer. With the Ecobee SmartThermostat, you no longer have to do that. It monitors the temperature inside your home and it adapts to your schedule to keep you perfectly comfortable. Thus making this a great addition to your DIY home improvement list.
You can control the thermostat from anywhere with your smartphone. Pair your new Ecobee thermostat with Alexa for the ultimate smart home experience. The best part of the Ecobee SmartThermostat is that it can save you up to 23% on your energy bill annually. Get the comfort in your home that you desire all while saving money with Ecobee.
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Ecobee SmartThermostat
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Home Safety Updates
Our homes are our safe havens for our families. Decorating and design are important but creating spaces that are safe for our families to play, explore, and live in is vital. The safer your home the more you will be able to kick back and relax, enjoying time with your family.
Tick Control Tubes by Thermacell
Spring has sprung (and social distancing is the new norm) so people will be more inclined than ever to be outside in their backyard. But, while we are out there doing yard clean-up, gardening, DIY home improvement projects, and playing, disease-carrying nymphal deer ticks will also be there looking for their next meal.
Thermacell Tick Control Tubes are the cost-effective, no-chemical spray, easy way to kill deer ticks and prevent them from spreading Lyme disease. This innovative product strengthens tick protection by going where sprays don’t reach and increasing the area covered. Tick control tubes kill immature ticks before they can pass disease onto us, so we can safely tackle that latest home project without fear of catching an unwelcome guest.
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Tick Control Tubes – 24 count (up to 1 acre yard)
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First Alert Home1 Rechargeable Fire Extinguisher
In the spirit of making DIY home improvements, now is a great time to assess the quality of safety within your home. For example, does your home have a fire extinguisher? Fire extinguishers are as essential to your home as smoke detectors and will protect yourself, your family, and your home from an unexpected fire emergency. The First Alert HOME1-1-A:10-B:C Rechargeable Home Fire Extinguisher is ideal for use in any household location designed to fight wood; paper; fabric; flammable liquid and electrical fires. This multi-purpose extinguisher fights wood; paper; fabric; flammable liquid and electrical fires. The durable metal head is designed to meet demanding household requirements, and if it is used it can be recharged by a certified professional.
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HOME1-1-A:10-B:C Rechargeable Home Fire Extinguisher
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Supplies
Every good project comes with a list of needed supplies. From clean up to materials needed to complete projects there is always a list of needs to complete them. These are supplies that will make your job so much easier.
eufy
After every good party, there is an after-party, and the DIY party is no different. If you find yourself in need of a cleaning companion check out the eufy HomeVac S11 Go. This little guy is the vacuum of your dreams, it is lightweight, easy to use, and amazing, knocking out all of those messes.
The HomeVac S11 easily maneuvers in and out of corners and hard to reach places. It utilizes 120AW suction power in max-mode for eight minutes of deep cleaning for those extra tough spots. Dust and debris from projects, as well as crumbs and messes from everyday life don’t stand a chance against this handheld vacuum. It comes with all the tools needed to combat any mess, including a wall mount, extension hose, 2-in-1 crevice tool, and mini motorized brush extension.
No matter where your home projects take you, there will likely be a mess to be cleaned. Don’t let that bring you down when deciding what to do, just make sure to have you eufy HomeVac S11 on hand to spruce up any space in your house. The HomeVac is the perfect ending to any DIY home improvement project.
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HomeVac S11 Go
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Read More: House Cleaning Tips and A Weekly Schedule For The Family
DAP Kwik Seal Ultra
For a quick and easy bathroom DIY home improvement project, use DAP Kwik Seal Ultra and replace stained or worn-down caulk to give the entire bathroom a fresh look. Kwik Seal Ultra not only repels water, liquids, soap scum, stains and dirt, but it’s backed by a lifetime mold and mildew resistance guarantee, so the sealant stays clean and keeps the area looking clean and new. Its safe for all surfaces and is ready for water exposure in just four hours.
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Kwik Seal Ultra
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Wherever you are in your stage of quarantine, these DIY home improvement projects will add value, style, and personality to your home. There is no time like the present to cover up those bar walls, create functional updates, or add something fun to your house.
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