DIY Ideas Around The House For Your Summer Weekends

If you’re anything like us, weekends in the summer seem like they are either devoted to fixing up the house or inviting people over to check out the projects you have done. Whether it is the new deck you just installed or your new outdoor sitting space, you are always looking at ways to improve your house. It is likely one of your biggest investments and it is only natural you would want it to reflect you and your personality as well as look fantastic.

There are plenty of little things you can do around your house. You don’t always have to go big. It could be adding a little touch here and there to accent your kitchen or to make your life a little easier. If you need any ideas about what your next project will be, head to Greenwood Hardware and check out some of the DIY ideas or read below.

1. Candlestick holders made from hex bushings are simple and look great on an outdoor patio. Wrap tinfoil around the base for a little sparkle and use taper candles for a romantic, yet industrial look.
2. Washer necklaces are fun for the kids to make. Use colorful rope or string, which can be found at your hardware store, and add shiny washers. Tie knots in between the washers to keep them spaced apart. Add as much or as little bling as you wish.
3. Collage boards made from chicken mesh wire is a great way to display memories. Use clothespins to hang pictures, ticket stubs, notes and other items on the wire stretched across a wall.
4. Cardboard tube shelves are a unique way to store items in a hallway, bathroom or even a bedroom. Buy tubes in varying sizes and mount to the wall to create a shelving unit that looks very retro. Splash some paint on the tubes to add a little more flair.
5. An umbrella holder made out of 6 inch wide plumbing pipe is perfect for the Pacific Northwest! Add paint, glue material and other embellishments to the outside of the pipe to make it match your hall décor.
6. PVC pipe planters are a great space saver for the front entryway or deck. Drill small holes in a length of 6 inch pipe, fill with potting soil and plant flowers or strawberries in the hole. As the flowers bloom, the pipe will be hidden and you will have a gorgeous statement piece on your front step.
7. Use paint sticks or wood shims to create letters to hang on your kids’ doors or on the walls in your room.
8. Washer coasters are perfect for your outdoor patio. Glue washers of varying sizes onto freezer paper in a circle shape. Spray paint the washers with a metallic paint in your choice of color for a more dramatic effect.
9. Old coffee cans or food cans wrapped with rope from our hardware store make great pen holders, makeup brush holders in the bathroom or whatever else you need to keep tidy.
10. Plumbing pipe used as towel bars in a bathroom adds a bit of a rustic look and is super easy to do. Spray paint the pipe black for a more dramatic, aged look.

These are just a handful of ideas. Head to Greenwood Hardware and spend some time browsing our aisles to see what ideas pop into your head. Come on in, or contact us today. Let your imagination run free and you will be amazed at the things you can come up with!