The holidays are a great time to ensure your home looks its best. Even a few simple home improvement projects can refresh your space and make a big difference in style and functionality. From adding a backsplash to replacing cabinet hardware, these budget-friendly updates will refresh your space in no time!

1. Add a backsplash

A tile backsplash protects the walls around food preparation and makes cleaning easier. A backsplash is also an opportunity to add a whole lot of personality to your kitchen. It is a fairly easy project for those with intermediate DIY skills. Before you start, make sure you have all the tools needed to cut tile to fit around obstacles.

2. Apply moulding

Wall panels created with moulding are a classic look and go with both traditional and contemporary styles. It’s a simple DIY weekend project but requires a lot of planning and careful attention to detail. To make the finished walls look professional, use painter’s caulking to fill gaps.

3. Install a new faucet

Available in many styles and finishes, new kitchen or bathroom plumbing fixtures have an immediate visual impact. With current technology, you can improve water flow and conserve water at the same time.

4. Build a window box

A simple stained wood window box filled with Christmas greenery adds a classic decorating detail to the outside of your home. Use weather resistant wood and slope the box away from the house so water can drain properly.

5. Replace cabinet hardware

This small change has big impact and is one of the easiest DIY projects, often requiring only a screwdriver to install. To simplify, choose handles or knobs with the same hole pattern as your current hardware.

Visit your local TIMBER MART when you’re ready to start your DIY home improvement project. Our team of experts are here to help with selecting the right materials and offering advice on your next update. Let us help get your home ready for the holidays!