Weekend Home Improvement Projects

What will you be doing for this long holiday weekend? Maybe this will give you the extra time you need to complete a home improvement project. Here are some ideas of projects that you can complete over the long weekend.

1. Winning Walls: If your house is like mine keeping walls looking great can be a challenge. Between the dust, marks and scuffs they doesn't look fresh. Try taking the dry clothes you use on your floors and "dust" the walls and get those spider webs in the corner. (Halloween is too far away to leave them!) Wipe the outlit covers and light switch plates. Are my hands really that dirty? If you are feeling really motivated, paint a room. Try a new color. Don't be scared. It is only paint and you can paint over it if you don't like it.

2. Remove that wallpaper: Ducks, geese, cactus I am sorry to inform you are no longer in stlye. Get it out of there and paint the walls a nice fresh color. This an easy way to update a space.

3. Drips: This is a biggy. It might not do much to improve the look of your house but it is very important. A drippy faucet can cost you money and waste water. It may be as simple as changing the washer on the tip or maybe you can use it as an excuse to get an updated faucet. Leaks under sinks are even worse. They will destroy the cabinet. It is not glamorous but it should be taken care of. Move the bucket, roll up you sleeves and get to work. (or take the easy way and call the plumber)

4. Kitchen: Want a new kitchen? I do, but unfortunately that is pricey and I can not accomplish in a weekend. If you are looking for a quick update, why not change out the hardware on the cabinets? This can make a big difference. New knobs, hinges and pulls can really update the kitchen.

5. Garage: I do not know why but my garage is always dirty and everything collects there. This may be a good time to install some adjustable wire shelves. Being adjustable will allow changing the configuration as the items I collect changes.

Whatever you decide to do this weekend, have fun and be safe. If you tackle a new project this weekend, send me a before and after photo. Let me know how it goes. Have a great weekend!