Paint the Banister/Railing of Stairs
Taking an unattractive banister from lacking to luxurious with a coat of black paint is one of the most transforming do-it-yourself projects for your home. Like great plastic surgery, it's one of those renovations that will make all the difference in the world but admirers won't be able to quite guess what you had done. "Yooooou...painted the ceiling!"
"Nope"
"...Oh! Replaced the carpet!"
"Uh Uh"
"Is the crown molding different???"
And just like that, you've performed thousands of dollars in home improvements with one quart of paint and more than a half day to spare.
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Photos courtesy of: http://yourhomeonlybetter.com/painting-stairs-diy-faqs-and-tips/
Paint the Legs of Old Chairs
Photos courtesy of: http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/03/a-new-look-for-and-old-chair-painted-upholstery/
Photos courtesy of: http://en.paperblog.com/new-legs-target-chair-403986/
Photo courtesy of: My personal DIY project to update home
De-Clutter the Mantel
Photos courtesy of: http://www.home-designing.com/2010/11/fireplace-mantels-and-surrounds
Decorate with Mirrors
Photo courtesy of: http://shilupoudel.blogspot.com/2012/08/home-decor-ideas-with-mirror.html
Photo courtesy of: http://www.80018.cn/p.asp?/=197828
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Photo courtesy of: http://www.decor-tips.com/blog/2012/06/19/incorporating-mirrors-into-your-decorating/
Replace Old Door Knobs
Photo courtesy of: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,1110478,00.html
Photos courtesy of: http://www.livelovediy.com/2012/08/update-old-doorknobs-with-spray-paint.html
Photo courtesy of: http://www.flickr.com/photos/13326154@N03/3877150522/
Photos courtesy of: http://beautyandbedlam.com/spray-painting-cabinet-knobs/
Photo courtesy of: http://smallnotebook.org/2012/03/01/how-can-i-darken-this-cabinet-hardware/
Photo courtesy of: http://www.loveoffamilyandhome.net/2013/01/updating-furniture-with-new-
Photo courtesy of: http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/kitchen-cabinet-hardware/caring-for-kitchen-cabinet-hardware/
Paint Cabinets
Photos courtesy of: http://www.burnettpainting.com/general-tips/7-simple-steps-to-painting-your-cabinets-or-cupboards/
Photo courtesy of: http://www.gingerlymade.com/2012_05_01_archive.html
Photo courtesy of: http://www.settingforfour.com/2012/04/bloggosphere-inspirational-diy-projects.html
(Bathroom DIY Update BEFORE)
(Bathroom DIY Update AFTER)
Photo courtesy of: My personal DIY project to update home
Crafty Gal Tip: Use a combo paint and primer without sheen (flat or eggshell) and you don't have to prep or seal the cabinets except to wipe them down good before you paint.
Replace Lighting Fixtures
Photo courtesy of: http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2012/05/how-to-spray-paint-your-light-fixtures.html
Photo courtesy of: http://designsenselighting.com/sophisticated-modern-lighting-fixtures/
