16 Super Easy DIY Home Improvement Ideas

Ever wished that you could give your home a new look without the extensive cost and time of a complete renovation? Well if you’re willing to put in a little bit of work, there are plenty of DIY home improvement projects you can undertake that will help transform your space—no contractor required.

The key to choosing the perfect DIY home improvement task is to focus first on what you’re trying to accomplish and then consider how much time you want to spend doing it. While all of these projects are easy to complete, some are more time intensive than others so you want to be sure that you know what you’re getting into when you get started. On the bright side: none of these projects should take you more than a weekend or two, and many of them can be done in just a couple of hours or less.

Tools ready? Here are 16 DIY home improvement ideas for upgrading your home without the losing your mind (or your savings).

Swap out dated fixtures

Go for a yellow glow

Maximize the utility of unused corners with shelving

Hack your furniture

Bring the outside in

Put on a fresh coat of paint

Enhance your entryway

Get smart

Create a space just for your pet

Make your cords disappear

Put up adhesive veneers

Freshen up tile and grout

Organize your closets

Replace cabinet hardware

Mirror, mirror on the wall

Turn a non-essential closet into an office

Sometimes it’s the smallest of changes in your home that make the biggest impacts. Tackle one (or more!) of these DIY home improvement ideas and discover just how easy it is to update your space without having to devote a ton of money or time to complicated projects.