35 Home Improvement Hacks That You Can't Live Without

It’s the little things that turn a house into a home. Turn yours into one by trying out some of these simple home improvement hacks you can do yourself at home.

Many homeowners are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve their quality of life at home … and for home project ideas to raise their home’s value. And while coming up with new ideas that could raise the value of their house is easy, actually implementing these ideas are usually more difficult.

Problems commonly encountered by homeowners include coming up with ideas to make the whole home-improvement process easier, finding unique storage solutions for your tools and other items, or simply finding ways to make doing certain tasks around the house a lot simpler. And, sometimes, you just need a better way of doing something while in the comfort of your own home.

Here are an assortment of projects from easy repainting DIYs to cleaning and organizing tips you can follow to make your home a perfect place to live in.

#1 A windowsill of succulents

Want your own garden in your own bedroom? Buy a couple of succulents along with colorful plant pots and line them up on your windowsill where they can get constant sunlight. Don’t forget to water your mini garden once in a while.

#2 A tip for cleaning copper

Here’s something you may never have thought of. Found some old copper kitchenware from a flea market? Make them shine like new by polishing them with a mixture of ketchup and salt using a rag.

#3 Rolling recycle bins

Keep your kitchen waste in order by building a recycling bins rack under the kitchen counter. IT works like a drawer, and you can keep the bins near where you cook without having to deal with the not too pretty sight of trash cans.

#4 Dry dishes with over the sink cabinets

Follow the Finnish example and install some cabinets over your kitchen sink for drying dishes. Replacing the shelves with dish racks will enable you to dry your dishes and keep them off the kitchen counter as well.

#5 Revamp your washing machine with electrical tape

Decorate your washing machine and dryer by crafting some cool geometric shapes using electrical tape. From simple stripes to more complicated designs, this simple and easy DIY would definitely give any plain appliance a new look.

#6 Foil as an alternative scrub brush

Foil isn’t just for storing food. You can also use it as a scrub brush in case you haven’t bought a new one yet. Just take a sheet of foil, crumple it up into a ball, and voila, you’ve got a dish scrubber.

#7 Decal backsplash

This one’s so easy it’ll probably just take an hour to finish. Buy some self-adhesive tiles and stick them on your bathroom or kitchen walls to give these rooms a little splash of color and design.

#8 DIY wood organizers

Got some wood scraps lying around from previous building projects? Put them to good use and transform them into organizers where you can hang scarves, sunglasses, and cables. You can use any form of cord or cable to attach to the wood to hang things on.

#9 Replace drawer and cabinet handles

Breathe new life to old dressers or drawers by installing new handles on them to replace the old ones. This hardware only costs about $1 to $5 and takes about half an hour to install. If you’re feeling like doing a little more, you can also paint these to match or complement your drawers better.

#10 Whiten shoes with baking soda

Is your favorite pair of white shoes looking a little shabby? Wash them with a mixture of baking soda and laundry detergent to make them look brand new again. You can also use the same mix to wash canvas tote bags.

#11 DIY under the bed storage

Keep your shoes out of the way by keeping them in a shoe tray under your bed. You can make a couple of these on your own using some pieces of plywood and wood glue. Build one for your entire family to keep everyone’s bedroom floor clutter-free.

#12 Pass-through window

This DIY may require more advanced carpentry skills than the other projects on this list. Still, it’s worth considering if you’re looking to connect your dining room to your kitchen without having to knock down an entire wall.

#13 Drain hair trapper

It’s a fact of life that whatever you do, your shower drain will clog at some point in time. To delay the inevitable, invest in this nifty drain hair trapper. Rinse and clean it about once a month and you’ll never have to use harsh chemicals ever again.

#14 A hanger for belts

Organize your belts in a neat way by using a hanger and some metal hooks. Hanging your belts this way will make getting dressed in the morning easier since you won’t have to rummage through your drawers looking for a belt.

#15 Transform a plain door with panels

Make a plain door look more expensive by installing panels. Not only will it revamp a cheap door, it will also add a bit of heft to an otherwise thin door. And while you’re at it, why not repaint the entire thing as well?

#16 Reuse towel racks in the kitchen

Got some towel racks lying around in the house? Turn them into a rack for pot lids for your kitchen. Organizing your lids this way makes for a very polished look especially if you put lids of the same color together and arrange them by size.

#17 Wine bottles to tiki torches

Don’t know what to do with the growing number of empty wine bottles you have in the kitchen? Make some tiki torches out of them! All you’ll need are some plumbing brackets, torch wicks and citronella lamp oil.

#18 Invest in a flexible mop

Everyone knows how difficult cleaning corners is. To keep every nook and cranny clean, consider investing in a mop with a bendable head to fit into any corner of the house you want to polish.

#19 Turn a spice rack into a bathroom storage shelf

Need some extra storage space in your bathroom? Take an old spice rack and turn it into a shelf to keep your bathroom essentials organized. This is a cheap and easy DIY you wouldn’t need to spend extra money on.

#20 Hang your pots and pans

Utilize every empty space you have in your kitchen. Install some metal hooks on the sides of your kitchen cabinets to hang your pots and pans. This is a great way to keep your most used pans within arm’s reach.

#21 Built-in waste basket in a drawer

Make cooking more efficient and cleaner by keeping a waste basket under your kitchen counter. You’ll have to do some drilling and sawing for the ‘waste hole’ but think of all of the cleanup time you will save.

#22 Colorful splash board

This colorful board doubles as a storage space for sponges and dishwashing liquids and a note board for leaving notes to your family members. It’s also a fantastic way to brighten up a small and windowless kitchen.

#23 Laundry basket organizer

Never make the mistake of mixing whites with colored clothing ever again with this simple laundry basket organizer. Now, you can separate and keep your clothes in different baskets according to color and fabric type.

#24 Make a small room appear bigger

Installing some ceiling to floor mirrors on your closet doors is a great way to make a small room appear bigger than it is. The mirror’s reflection will also help to brighten up a dark room in an instant.

#25 Clean your house with vinegar cleaners

It’s no secret that using vinegar for cleaning is a cheap and effective way of keeping a house spotless. To make your cleaning mixture smell fresher, consider adding a natural scent like lemons or eucalyptus to it.

#26 Cover eyesores with art

If you don’t have the time and resources to repaint an entire room or wall, cover up those pesky eyesores by hanging up some art or photo frames on top of it. Out of sight, out of mind, and you didn’t even spend a dime.

#27 Buy organizer trays for drawers

Keep your utensil drawer neat and in order at all times by buying some organizer trays. Put them inside your drawers and arrange your utensils in the divisions. And of course, don’t forget to place your spoons all going in the same direction to make everything look extra neat.

#28 Hang your jewelry with hangers

Prevent your necklaces and other accessories from becoming an entangled mess by organizing the using a hanger with hooks. Hang them this way and you’ll never lose a necklace ever again because of a broken chain.

#29 Homemade makeup brush organizer

Make a makeup brush organizer with some elastic bands and a sushi roller. This is the perfect way to travel while keeping your makeup tools safe and intact. It would also look good unfurled on your vanity desk.

#30 Additional sink storage

Don’t leave your sponges lying around after washing dishes. Keep your sink organized with these stick-on additional storage trays. Buying one with draining slots will also help excess water flow back to the sink instead of pooling on the sponge.

#31 Hide extension cords using shoe boxes

Lessen the visual clutter in your living room by hiding extension cords and other cables in decorated shoe boxes. Keep the boxes underneath your television set shelf and you’ll never trip on rogue cords ever again.

#32 Filing organizer for trays and chopping boards

Use a filing organizer to keep all of your trays and cutting boards in order. Keep it on your countertop for easy access or inside a cabinet to keep them out of sight. You can find these organizers for as cheap as $15.

#33 Ice cube trays for rings and earrings

Instead of spending money to order those clear acrylic organizers, you can repurpose some old ice cube trays and turn them into jewelry organizers to arrange your rings and earrings.

#34 Carve out some toothbrush holders

Don’t want to spend extra to get a toothbrush holder? Carve out some slots on your wooden bathroom cabinet instead. Just remember to carefully measure your toothbrushes to end up with a snug fit.

#35 Shirt holder

Don’t waste closet space and hangers by hanging each of your tank tops one by one. Buy a hanger with multiple shoulders so you can hang all of them at once on it. You can also DIY this by putting together hangers on a chain.

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Source: Good Housekeeping