Too often, people overspend on expensive contractors for home projects that they can do themselves. If you’re about to make some changes to your house, look at these home projects that are easier than you think. These instructions may save you money and lead to the satisfaction of a job well done.
Faucets
If your bathroom faucet is outdated or leaky, don’t waste your money on a contractor when you can manage the issue yourself with a basin wrench and other common tools. The faucet is an easily replaceable component of your sink. The steps involved only require you to:
- Disconnect the water.
- Disconnect the lift rod.
- Remove the original faucet from the supply lines.
- Insert the new faucet into the supply lines and return everything back to how it was.
Cable Railing Enclosure
If a homeowner really puts their mind to it, they can develop a cable railing enclosure just as well as a professional. So long as they follow the steps below, they should not feel intimidated:
- Measure and mark the distances between each post on your deck. All of them should be equidistant from each other.
- Measure and mark every hole you will drill into each post. Again, each marking should be equidistant, and every post must have the same number of holes. Then drill the holes.
- Drill the posts into the ground on top of your markings. Use L-brackets to ensure they are securely fastened.
- Measure the cable length of your deck and cut however many cables are needed. Slide the cables through the holes.
- Return to the first post and spin washer nuts into each cable to tighten them in place. Repeat this for every post and cable.
Painting the Exterior
While many homeowners feel comfortable painting rooms inside their house, few feel as confident painting their home’s exterior. Although this takes time and sweat, you don’t need to be Michelangelo to achieve a new color for your home. Painting your exterior is among the home projects that are easier than you think. Just follow these steps:
- Use a pressure washer to remove dust and dirt from the house.
- Walk around the house and put epoxy over holes using a spackle knife. During this time, you also remove loose and chipped paint with a sanding block.
- Apply a coat of stain-blocker to any visible wood knots or stains.
- Protect your lighting fixtures and windows by covering them with painter’s tape and plastic sheeting.
- In a controlled, easy manner, use a paint sprayer to make a coating of paint on your house. Start from the bottom and work up.
- Remove the sheeting tape.
