{"id":25636,"date":"2021-07-30T21:25:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T21:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/?p=25636"},"modified":"2024-07-17T16:39:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T16:39:03","slug":"6-easy-diy-home-improvement-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/home\/6-easy-diy-home-improvement-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Easy DIY Home Improvement Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are hundreds, maybe thousands of things you can do to improve your home. However, not everyone has the time, money, or skills to get it all done. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve compiled six super simple home improvement tips you can do yourself<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Add a Fresh Coat of Paint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the easiest ways to brighten up a room or give your space a new look is with fresh paint. Architectural Digest<\/a> breaks this process down to choosing your color first. Next, pick out your tools and materials then, based on the space, determine how much paint you\u2019ll need. After that, you\u2019ll want to prep the walls of your room by clearing away furniture, removing nails, and taping edges. Next, it\u2019s time to mix your paint and start painting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Update Your Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is easier than you might think. Many places have harsh, fluorescent lighting, especially in kitchens. Switching just your light bulbs to a softer white or yellow rather than a harsh daylight bulb will soften your home. Be sure to opt for LEDs so that your new bulbs last for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to maximize your home\u2019s inner glow, according to moving.com<\/a>, is to install dimmers in place of existing light switches so that you can set the brightness in each room depending on your mood and the time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Add Life with Plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bringing the outside in is a cheap and easy way to add life to your home \u2014 literally! Better Homes & Gardens<\/a> says that decorating with houseplants adds greenery and freshness to your space. It turns out, plants produce extra oxygen through photosynthesis and can actually help reduce stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BH&G recommends arranging plants in groups of three and choose different sized plants when grouping. You\u2019ll want to include plants with different colors and lots of fun pots as well. But, most of all, don\u2019t forget houseplant care. If a plant needs more or less sun, you\u2019ll want to make sure it\u2019s in the perfect spot so it can thrive. Check out these tips<\/a> for updating your outdoors as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Properly Hang Curtains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hanging your curtains the right way<\/a> can make your home look bigger and instantly more luxurious. For a pro look, curtains should puddle slightly or just graze the floor. You\u2019ll want to hang floor-length drapes six to twelve inches above the window frame or all the way to the ceiling and extend your curtain rod out three to six inches on each side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Install Under-Cabinet Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This tip will add convenience and class to your kitchen and bathroom. You can add inexpensive lighting under both your top and bottom kitchen cabinets. It gives soft light to areas that could use some visibility at times when you don\u2019t want all the bright lights on in your kitchen or bathroom. They even have rope lights<\/a> that can stick directly under your cabinet and are motion-activated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Get Clutter off the Floor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hooks are easy to find at any home store, and they should be installed at each door in the house. By screwing in a few hooks by the door, clutter like bags, jackets, and umbrellas can have a special spot that\u2019s not<\/em><\/a> on the floor<\/a>! Kick it up a notch with some decorative baskets for shoes and such as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these six tips, you can improve your home simply and by yourself. What you can\u2019t do all by yourself is protect your home in the event of an emergency. Freeway Insurance<\/a> homeowner insurance provides a safety net for you and your family when unfortunate events such as theft, fire, or flood happen. Our licensed insurance experts can help you select the right coverage to protect your home and personal property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about our different types of homeowners insurance, request a free homeowners insurance quote online<\/a> or call (888) 443-4662<\/a> to speak to an insurance expert. We\u2019re available to answer your questions about insurance and help you find a policy that fits your budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are hundreds, maybe thousands of things you can do to improve your home. However, not everyone has the time, money, or skills to get it all done. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve compiled six super simple home improvement tips you can do yourself. 1. Add a Fresh Coat of Paint One of the easiest ways to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1002598,"featured_media":25650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[313],"tags":[],"importance":[],"type-content":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25636"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1002598"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25636"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25820,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25636\/revisions\/25820"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25636"},{"taxonomy":"importance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/importance?post=25636"},{"taxonomy":"type-content","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-content?post=25636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}