DIYs 25 Ways To Increase Your Home’s Value

Looking for how to modernize your home? Here are 25 simple ways to increase your home’s value that won’t break the bank. Most of these projects you can finish in a weekend.

See 25 cheap and ingenious do-it-yourself home decorating ideas for all the summer projects. These quick, easy and simple ideas will modernize any room and cost very little.

A bright dining room with a large window. The room features a white dining table with white chairs, a vase of pink tulips as the centerpiece, a blue and white patterned rug, and curtains with a white and blue design. A crystal chandelier hangs above the table.

// blue and white rug // blue and white curtains // pink tulips //

I love my home.

I love my spaces.

But sometimes?

Sometimes I look around me and I just want to update the rooms a little bit.

They’ve been here a long time and I want to introduce them to years that have a 2 in front of them.

Nothing major (that’s not in the budget).

Nothing that takes away from the classic design (that wouldn’t be fair to the house).

Nothing time-consuming (we have a busy summer).

Super, simple updates that can update the house. So in case you wanted a little updating, too, here are a few project ideas and simple ways to increase your home’s value

Here are 25 ways to update your home this summer.

25 ways to increase your home’s value

A cozy nook featuring a stylish striped chair with a nautical-themed pillow, flanked by a dark blue accent wall and a window draped with patterned curtains, bathed in warm sunlight.

// blue and white tulip pillow // blue and white striped chair // blue and white curtains //

1. Paint

Paint is your buddy.

It’s one of the easiest ways to increase your home’s value without breaking the bank.

Here’s a detailed post on how to choose paint colors for an entire house.

A modern kitchenette featuring white subway tiles, dark gray cabinets with wicker baskets underneath for innovative storage ideas for the laundry room, and a counter with a coffee maker, toaster, and a vase of

// mug rack  (similar) //

2. Architectural details

This is one of my favorites.

It’s so easy to make a home look custom with a little molding and some caulk.

(total aside: we painted this mini barn door SW Peppercorn and we love it)!

Here’s how to add architectural details to your home on a budget.

Elegant white house facade with a black front door adorned with a spring wreath, flanked by topiary in urns and a prominent 'seven hundred one' sign above.

// these amazing faux boxwoods// front porch sources //

3. Painting brick

We transformed the front of our house by painting the brick.

This was one of the most popular posts of the year and one of the most cost-affordable ways to increase your home’s value.

(total aside: these boxwood are FAUX—can you even believe it? You can see them here.)

See how we painted it and a little before and after here.

A serene interior setting featuring a wicker tray holding clear glass bottles with lush pink hydrangea blooms, atop a white table with soft, diffused lighting, raises the question: why are hydrange

4. Home decor hacks

Sometimes it doesn’t have to be all about the big projects.

Instead?

Here are seven simple home decor hacks to help you with some creative shortcuts.

A modern kitchenette featuring a black-and-white tiled floor, white subway tile backsplash, and dark gray cabinetry with storage ideas for laundry room including a sliding compartment hiding a trash can. Accessories include

5. Mini barn door

This is one of the easiest projects you can finish in a weekend—the mini barn door that we have in our laundry room.

It slides over to hide the trash and all the nonsense.

You can see how we made it here.

A wet painted concrete patio with visible stains leading to a white house with black-framed glass doors.

6. painting concrete

This is one of my favorite DIYs we did at the house.

It makes me smile every day.

See what this porch looks like now and how we did it.

A low, rectangular wooden coffee table with a crackle finish and curved legs stands on a cracked concrete surface.

7. paint a piece of furniture

Like this table.

Here’s the before and I crackled the top to create a vintage, farmhouse finish.

See the after here.

A traditional wooden china cabinet with glass doors on the upper section and wooden drawers below, set against a neutral-colored wall.

8. Rescue a piece of furniture

Like this hutch.

We completely transformed it into something that looks like it came out of an old farmhouse.

See the before and after here.

White-painted crown molding on a shiplap wall that transitions into a wooden column above a built-in bookcase, showcasing simple and elegant interior craftsmanship.

9. Turn bookcases into built-ins

These are simple wood bookcases that we built into the media room upstairs.

And now?

They look like they came with the house.

See the project here.

White shelves in a newly remodeled kitchen displaying various styles of plates, including a vintage metal tray and elegant ceramic dishes, against a bright, white backdrop.

10. build a plate rack

This won’t even take you a weekend.

Just a couple of hours.

See the project here.

A front door adorned with a green wreath and flanked by two potted topiary plants. The door, which has large glass panels reflecting trees, is black with a golden handle. There are white, monogrammed planters on either side containing the topiaries.

11. make a wood planter box

Why pay for expensive wood planter boxes when you can make your own?

And add a monogram, too.

I just painted these monograms on the front of the planters, too. Adding curb appeal like this is one of the best ways to increase your home’s value.

See the project here.

A bright and elegant living room featuring a blue and white color scheme, with matching patterned cushions and decor, set against a backdrop of crisp white walls and natural light.

12. Make lined curtains

Add curtains to your windows before the holidays.

It’s easy to make them with this simple tip.

Here’s the easiest, simplest tip to line curtains.

A gray storage shed with gabled roof and double doors, adorned with shed decorations, positioned on a grassy area against a white fence, shaded by leafy trees.

13. Paint a garden shed

This is what the garden shed looked like when we moved back into the house.

How to modernize your home? Update a garden shed like this.

We updated the garden shed in the back of the yard with paint.

See the before and after and how we did it here.

An elegant and neatly organized open shelf displaying a variety of white dishware and serving pieces, accompanied by decorative plants and a classic table lamp, creating a cozy and welcoming kitchen atmosphere.

14. How to declutter your home in 10 minutes a day

I know it’s not a project, but this was too good of an update not to share. How to modernize your home? Declutter it—and it doesn’t cost you anything.

You can update your home without spending a dime by decluttering it.

See how I declutter my home in 10 mintues a day here.

A stylish DIY outdoor children’s playhouse decorated with a "farm to table" sign, black and white striped accents, and geometric-patterned cushions, set against a wooden fence under a sunny sky.

15. Transform a playhouse

This was just a plastic playhouse.

We transformed it into a grocery store in an afternoon.

See how we created it here.

Rustic wooden barn doors mounted on a black metal sliding track against a clean white wall in a home, providing a stylish and functional element to the DIY bed in the closet.

16. Create an instant guest bedroom

If you are having guests for the holidays, this project is perfect.

It might take you a little longer than a weekend, but I had to include it for anyone who needs extra space.

See how to create an instant guest bedroom here.

A cozy reading nook with a wooden bench topped with a cushion and pillows next to a rustic table displaying bright red apples. White built-in bookshelves painted in Sea Serpent by Sherwin Williams

17. How to create a pallet board cornice

This is such a creative way to reuse pallet wood.

It’s an easy way to update a window.

Here’s how to make your own cornice here.

A cozy living room featuring a striped armchair, a beige sofa with cushions, and a decorative fireplace. a framed quote hangs above the mantel, and natural light fills the room through two windows.

18. Faux fireplace surround

We had this mantel and wanted to make it look like it was built-in.

Now it looks like it came with the house.

Here’s how we built it here.

A bright, elegant bathroom with white walls and tiles. a crystal chandelier hangs above, and the room is decorated with framed art, a floral arrangement, and a patterned rug.

19. Spray paint

Spray paint is your friend.

Truly.

Here are nine things that you can transform with spray paint.

An elegant room corner featuring a polished wooden dresser with ornate carvings, a white lamp on top, and translucent drapes framing a sunlit window. a wicker basket and a white chair are also visible.

20. Dropcloth curtains

I have no sew drop cloth curtains and sew drop cloth curtain tutorials for you.

They were popular a while back, but they are making a comeback.

You can see them both here.

Along with ALL THE QUESTIONS.

A neat white kitchen cabinet with the door open, displaying rows of neatly arranged white plates and other dishware against a tiled backsplash.

21. Style your kitchen cabinets

If you are looking for simple ways to update your home, this house update will take you about 2 hours.

But the results?

They will last until 2021.

If you don’t have open kitchen cabinets, you could style a bookcase or a hutch.

See all the how to’s here.

Sunlight streaming through the branches of a large tree onto a well-manicured lawn with a winding pathway and a small fountain in the center.

22. Paint your fence

This project took more than a weekend.

But it was so worth it.

Here’s the before and after and how we painted our wood fence.

A vintage black rotary telephone sits on a white desk against a white shiplap wall with the words "live laugh joy repeat" spelled out in black uppercase letters above it.

23. How to make a quote wall

This project is one of the easiest ways to update your home.

I’ve even seen these ledges in Target.

You can update a wall and include a little inspiration, too.

You can see the entire project here.

A bright, welcoming hallway featuring a white staircase with an elegant chandelier above. to the right, a wooden door labeled "office" and a large wicker basket on the floor. a hanging wooden frame with plants adds a decorative touch.

24. Add a window to your wall

This is a vintage window I got it at a yard sale.

Just in case you had one too and didn’t know what to do with it?

Here’s how I styled it four different ways.

Two beige corduroy pillows with black arrows pointing to them labeled "before" and "after," indicating a fix for sagging couch cushions, placed against a neutral-toned wall with a plant in

25. Unslump your couch cushions

I had to include this project because this is the most popular post on my blog of all time.

Who knew?

And the best part?

It’s such an EASY 20-minute decorating project.

If you have slumpy couch cushions, you can fix them in a hot minute.

See the entire step-by-step solution here.

An elegant living room with a crisp blue and white color scheme, featuring striped armchairs, a sofa adorned with decorative pillows, a glass-topped coffee table, and harmonious decor accents.

And now?

This summer is going to be so bright I’m going to have to wear shades.

Here are just a few of the projects we have scheduled for the new year:

  • paint upstairs windows
  • add trim to builder’s grade closet doors
  • build closet organizers
  • add wallpaper to the bathroom
  • remodel the back porch
  • transform the carport into a porch

It’s going to be the BEST SUMMER.

So many projects ahead.

And I can’t WAIT.

PS Looking for even more ideas? Here’s my DIY Pinterest board.

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Posted On: May 13, 2024

Written By: KariAnne Wood

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