Weekend Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement

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Weekend Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Projects

A former California medical practitioner now residing in Hawaii, Dr. Jonathan “Jon” Vrban has a passion for cooking and gardening. He also enjoys learning about home maintenance. A homeowner himself, Dr. Jonathan Vrban spends time tackling improvement projects to protect his home’s value and make his dwelling a more comfortable living space.

Weekend Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Projects

Improving one’s home, internally and externally, can be as easy as committing a weekend to do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. The following are simple ideas that take no more than a few days to complete. The results will freshen up any home.

Weekend Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Projects

1. Create an inviting entryway by adding foliage to the path leading up to the front door. Incorporating a new light fixture as well as painting the door also adds curb appeal.

Weekend Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Projects

2. Remove old faucets and replace them with new, modern fixtures. Before doing so, check the configuration of the new faucet to ensure it fits the existing sink.

Weekend Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Projects

3. Update cabinetry with new hardware. Antique shops often offer unique handles and pulls that look aesthetically better than factory-issued ones.

Weekend Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement Projects

4. Add a ceiling fan to rooms that need extra air flow. It reduces the expense of running air conditioning.