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10 Easy DIY Home Improvements that Make a Big Difference

  • mrfixitsv
  • Aug 27, 2014
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 1

Small diy home improvements have a great impact! Whether your home is older and needs updating, or you just want to add a personal touch, a bit of paint and wood can make all the difference.

Add crown molding to the tops of windows and doors.

Before-and-after of a front door transformation. Top: Plain wooden door. Bottom: Gray door with molding, house number 1159. Text: "Before," "Added Molding & Paint," "After."

Hide garage door openers, thermostats, or other unsightly switches with a hinged frame.

A hand opens a distressed white wooden frame revealing a hidden digital device with buttons and a green light, creating a secretive mood.

Add framed mirrors, painted to match, to double doors or closet doors.

White closet doors with mirrored panels reflect a table with flowers and a bottle. Beige patterned wallpaper adds elegance to the decor.

Use ribbon to hang shower curtains.

Floral shower curtain with blue, green, and beige patterns hangs on a rod. Sunlight filters through a nearby window, illuminating the bathroom.

Spray paint plain air vents or door knobs using metallic bronze paint for an inexpensive upgrade.

Black doorknob on white door with inset showing a gold knob labeled "before." Text: "how to update old doorknobs" in black and pink.

Frame the bathroom mirror.

Split image of a bathroom mirror makeover. Left: plain mirror. Right: mirror with white frame. Text: DIY Framed Bathroom Mirror.

Replace outdated plumbing fixtures, like faucets and shower-heads.

Top: Old chrome sink with clear knobs. Bottom: New bronze sink with modern handles. Both on white basins, text labels them.

Paint window and door trim white.

Empty room before and after: top has beige walls; bottom features light blue walls. Both have wooden floors, windows, and a chandelier.

Paint an accent wall.

Elegant bedroom with a bed, green patterned headboard, and abstract art. Neutral tones, dark wooden floor, and soft lighting create a serene mood.

Upgrade lighting fixtures.

Old and new bathroom lighting fixtures comparison. Top image shows a row of bare bulbs; bottom shows three frosted glass sconces.

If a do-it-yourself project feels daunting, call Mr. Fix It of Sierra Vista, LLC.

We offer free estimates, and military and senior discounts! Our drywall technicians, painters, and handymen will be happy to help.

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