Hello World! Welcome Friends! A do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement project can both be exciting and overwhelming. On the one hand, the DIY aspect of it means you can have full freedom over every detail, which can also give you a greater sense of fulfilment once the project is completed. On the other hand, having to do everything by yourself can be physically and mentally taxing. Fortunately, you can alleviate the latter issue by getting the rest of your family on board to help lighten your load. As a bonus, DIY projects can also serve as an opportunity for strengthening bonds.
Looking for a simple yet worthwhile home improvement project that you can work on with your family? Here are some you may want to try out:
1. Create a Gallery Wall
A gallery wall is simply a collection of photos, art prints, and other trinkets grouped together to create a more unified look. This design feature can easily liven up an otherwise bland room and can be an excellent use for any empty wall space in your home. You can make your gallery wall much more personal by enlisting the help of your family members and asking them to contribute what photo or artwork they would like to add.
For instance, if your spouse is fond of traveling, then their contribution could be a series of postcards from all the countries they’ve visited so far. You may even add a unique picture frame for each family member’s contribution—perhaps differentiated by their favorite color or their name on the frame—to emphasize which one chose each artwork on the gallery wall. Beyond being a stylish and personalized home decoration, a gallery wall also helps preserve memories and even become a starting point of conversation with guests.
2. Organize Shelf Clutter
Shelves are a great way to display various items, whether that be books, figurines, plants, or any other collectible you want to showcase. However, as time goes by and you accumulate more items on your shelves, you may eventually find them to be cluttered to the point of chaos. Moreover, even if your display shelves are covered with glass, dust can easily settle on surfaces and in the nooks and crannies of each item you have on display. This makes cleaning both the shelf and the items a daunting task.
By having more hands on deck, you can easily tackle cleaning and reorganising your shelves. This could be an excellent job for kids in particular, as it isn’t as physically demanding as other home improvement projects or chores. Ask for everyone’s help in dusting and putting the items back on the shelves in an orderly manner. If necessary, trim down the number of items on display to give your shelves a fresh, clean look.
3. Paint Designs on Your Tile Flooring
Tired of your plain ceramic flooring? Perhaps it’s time to give it a makeover by painting over them. It’s a quick way to change the look of a room without having to rearrange furniture or add other decorations. You can also paint designs or patterns on each tile with the help of stencils; this makes the task much easier and ensures uniformity for each tile. You can also pick a theme—say, nature or a specific colour—and let each family’s imagination run wild.
Before you can paint on your ceramic floor, however, you’ll need to make sure that it’s thoroughly clean and dry. To quickly cover more ground, the entire family can work on cleaning and wiping the tiles. When that’s done, you can then assign areas for each member to paint.
4. Swap Out Curtains and Sheets
Curtains aren’t just there to regulate light that enters your home, they’re also statement pieces that add to the style of each room. As such, even a simple change of window treatments can significantly improve the look of your home. Brainstorm with your family about what types and designs will work best for each room. Then, once things are decided and you’ve got the new curtains, everyone can work on putting them up to get the job done more efficiently.
In addition to changing curtains, you can also consider getting sheets or cushion covers that match. This is especially important for bedrooms to create a more harmonious look. Again, you can rely on everyone to swap out their own room’s sheets to lessen your load.
5. Level Up Your Kids’ Playroom
One home improvement project that your kids will surely love is redecorating their playroom. Hear out their ideas on how they want their current space to be improved upon. Whether it be something simple such as changing the wall colour or a much more elaborate idea such as building an indoor fort, make sure to involve the kids in each stage of the project even if they can only do easy tasks such as painting or handing you the materials you need.
Additionally, being involved in upgrading their playroom can build your child’s, knowing that they’re being trusted with an important task. They also get a direct benefit from the work they’ve put into the project, which can help them better appreciate the importance of hard work.
Tackling home improvement projects with your family doesn’t only make the task much easier, it can also be a way for your family to bond and spend time together. Let the projects in this article be the starting point of your family’s collective home improvement journey. Who knows, perhaps your family may be able to take on more complicated projects in the future as well.
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