We have spent the past weeks scouting and exploring ways to assist our beloved community members in saving costs when doing things themselves. After a few conclusions, we've rounded up some low-budget ideas to galvanize your next DIY home improvement project.
Ideally, you don't need to cut a big check before you can give your home a pronounced boost. Either you're looking for a basic repairs, or functional fixes around the home, in an attempt to boost-strap visual appeal. In this article, we will assit you find some ways you can update your home easily and cheaply!
Without further ado, below are the top five low-budget home improvement projects all culled from our front-end https://www.build-it.io/trending
Painting old wooden furniture to give it new life
Published by: @ablaze
*"How to do it:" "I was in the shed a couple of weeks ago and was tidying a few bits up and I happened upon a tin of Sadolin. This is expensive stuff and is used on boats to keep the waterproof, so for wooden fences or furniture, I'd always recommend spending the extra few bobs and buying Sadolin. If you're going to paint something to preserve it, you may as well use the best paint."
Estimated Cost: 2.5L Sadolin Beautiflex Solvent Opaque Woodstain White Wood ($35.7), Hamilton Prestige Synthetic Paint Brush Set 5 piece Anza both costs ($15.7).
Total =$51.4
Price Source: 2.5L Sadolin Beautiflex Solvent Opaque Woodstain White Wood, Hamilton Prestige Synthetic Paint Brush Set 5 piece Anza
Link to original article ===> https://www.build-it.io/hive-129017/@ablaze/painting-old-wooden-furniture-to-give-it-new-life
Birdhouse Complete
Published by: @cmplxty
"How to do it: I had the birdhouse sitting on a shelf with some other things and we've been cleaning house in a major way so that we can more easily move a long distance and not have to pack this stuff. So instead of throwing the birdhouse out, I decided it's best to finish it and hang it up!..."
That certainly starts with making sure the birdhouse was finished and accessible for the little critters. It was missing a hole for them to get into the house! I was looking for a way to fix that without having a hole saw kit. I decided to use a water bottle, the best round shape I could find. With the employment of the little man as well, certainly!
Estimated Cost: Bi-Metal Holesaw Arbor w Pilot Drill ($9), Rennie Tool Drill Bit Set Multi Purpose Metal ($2), and plywood sheets 12mm X 1220mm X 440mm ($1).
Total =$13
Price Source: Bi-Metal Holesaw Arbor w Pilot Drill, Rennie Tool Drill Bit Set Multi Purpose Metal, plywood sheets 12mm X 1220mm X 440mm
Link to original article ===> https://www.build-it.io/hive-129017/@cmplxty/birdhouse-complete
Gathering Woodchips and Building Thermophilic Compost Bins
Published by: @dynamicgreentk
"How to do it: "Using some plastic pallets I acquired from craigslist, 1/4 inch holed metal cloth(wire fence), 5' foot tall metal cloth wire with 4inch holes, staple gun and bungies I built 3 thermophilic compost bins."
Estimated Cost: Inch 1/4 extra Long Security Bit Set ($16.9), Galvanized Metal Hardware Cloth ($33.2), Heavy Duty Staple Gun 3 In 1 Stapler Tacker With 600 Staples Upholstery ($10).
Total =$51
Price Source: Inch 1/4 extra Long Security Bit Set, Galvanized Metal Hardware Cloth, 48, Heavy Duty Staple Gun 3 In 1 Stapler Tacker With 600 Staples Upholstery.
Link to original article ===> https://www.build-it.io/hive-123046/@dynamicgreentk/gathering-woodchips-and-building-thermophilic
NeedleWork: My Team Just Knitted a Slippers for Traditional Marriage Emergency Delivery
Published by: @apunawu
How to do it: "Getting the materials from the nearby wholesale market shop is very important. Knowing the type of slippers you are about to knit. Measure the leathers. Take a drawing of the top slippers you want to work on the leather. Use sharp scissors to cut the leather. Make a small hole around the leather and then knit around the leather first. Start the main knitting that will comprise the design of the slippers but make sure to place your hand well. Use sandpaper to scratch to sole and leather. Place them under the sun for a few hours depending on the hotness of the sun. Fix your slippers together once the gum is dried."
Estimated Cost: Thin Colored Lace Yarn Crochet Yarn Cotton ($1), Ivory ,Leather Shoe Insoles Soft Synthetic Unisex ($1.3), 3.5 - 4mm thick dyed veg tan leather craft ($4.1), and American Girl Scissors from Make It Great Play Set for 18'' doll ($3).
Total cost =$9.4
Price Source: Thin Colored Lace Yarn Crochet Yarn Cotton, Leather Shoe Insoles Soft Synthetic Unisex, 3.5 - 4mm thick dyed veg tan leather craft, American Girl Scissors from Make It Great Play Set for 18'' doll.
Link to original article ===> https://www.build-it.io/hive-127911/@apunawu/needlework-my-team-just-knitted-a-slippers-for-traditional-marriage-emergency-delivery
Building a custom photo frame
Published by: @bozz
How to do it: "Honestly, the hardest part was making sure I cut all of the boards the proper length. I didn't want to end up with one frame being obviously larger or smaller than the other one. It probably would have been better if I had bought some more premium quality lumber, but that could have easily bumped the price up to $100."**
Estimated Cost: DRAPER Set of Cupped Nailsets ($25.5), Heavy Duty Electric Staple Nail Gun ($31.4), Gorilla Wood Glue Incredibly Strong & Versatile Water Resistant Natural Colour ($12.7),
Total =$69.6
Price Source: DRAPER Set of Cupped Nailsets, Heavy Duty Electric Staple Nail Gun , and Gorilla Wood Glue Incredibly Strong & Versatile Water Resistant Natural Colour.
Link to original article ===> https://www.build-it.io/hive-129017/@bozz/building-a-custom-photo-frame
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