Whether you just moved into a fixer-upper, or you’re looking for a quick way to freshen up a room that underwent a renovation a few years ago, there’s nothing like an easy weekend home makeover project to fit the bill. If you’re in search of low-investment, big-results-style projects, read on! We’re spotlighting 5 ways to spruce your home that can be tackled in a weekend or less.
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1. Swapping out cabinet hardware
There’s no quicker way to give dated cabinets new life than replacing their knobs or pulls. Even cabinets in seemingly out-of-date wood finishes like oak or cherry can be coaxed into modern times with the addition of new hardware. (We personally love oil-rubbed bronze for oak and burnished brass for cherry.) Swapping out a cabinet pull will generally take about 3-5 minutes apiece, so multiply by your number of cabinets to get an accurate time estimate.
2. Painting a single room
While you wouldn’t want to attempt painting your entire house in a weekend, decking out a single room in a new hue is totally doable. Keep in mind that darker hues are likely to require primer — and hence, multiple coats. Opting for a warm weekend is also likely to speed up dry times, allowing you to finish the job quicker. Don’t think you need to opt for a full-room paint job, however. Painting a fireplace or the interior of cabinets are smaller jobs that can yield just as much impact.
3. Installing curtains
Nothing adds drama to a space like curtains. Hanging curtains, be they valances or drapes can usually be accomplished in a few hours, making it easy to procure a stunning effect with minimal effort. Keep in mind that switching out curtains is likely to be a multiple-weekend project in that you’ll need to measure and buy curtains prior to the weekend that you plan to hang them.
4. Painting a vanity
With its small scale, a bathroom vanity is a perfect candidate for a weekend paint job. Sand and paint one day and seal the next day. Bear in mind that you’ll likely want to seal your cabinet a half dozen times or so, so there may be spillover into Monday, especially if temps are colder than usual.
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