40 Creative Home Improvement Hacks And Tips

If you are like many homeowners, you constantly keep an eye out for simple, cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable and increase storage space. Luckily, you have many options when it comes to fixing up your house to make it more comfy and livable.

Whether you are looking for better storage solutions, easier ways to clean, or ideas for adding more comfort to your home, look no further than these 40 home improvement hacks and tips.

Create a Bedroom for Your Dog

Save space in your home, and create a bedroom under the stairs for the family dog.

Install Baseboards That Vacuum

Rather than vacuum or use a dustpan to clean up the crumbs and other scraps on the floor, this special baseboard will be a huge time-saver. Just use a broom, and this will suck up all the debris!

Lower the Living Room

Create a unique feel to the living room by making it “sink.” It’s an elegant design that creates a space within a space.

Put a Sink With Jets in the Laundry Room

Tired of separating your delicates from the other clothes? Install a sink with jets in the laundry room so that you can wash your delicates while you wash your other clothes. Talk about being efficient!

Change Up Your Wallpaper

Cover the walls in your attic with cloud/sky-like wallpaper. Then put pillows all over the floor to create an awesome nap environment.

Add Storage Space Underneath the Staircase

Why should the space below the stairs go to waste? Add a pull-out storage unit underneath the stairs!

Install Built-in Bunk Beds

Build the bunk beds directly into the walls for a more classy and sophisticated feel.

Add Accordion-Style Windows to the Kitchen

Install accordion windows for easy open and close. This is perfect for the kitchen, as it lets you air out any unwanted odors and provides a warm, cool breeze while you cook!

Create a Cozy Nook

Find unused space and create a cozy, comfortable nook to take a nap or read a book.

Create a Small Office

If you don’t want to create a nook with unused space, try to create a small office.

Add a Second Dishwasher

Two is always (usually) better than one. In this case, two dishwashers saves you so much time. Alternate between the two so that you always have clean dishes readily available.

Create a Comfortable Shower

Create a lounge chair in the shower for a relaxing experience.

Build a Tree Mansion

Don’t just settle for a small playhouse. Go all out with a tree mansion!

Install a Walk-in Shower

A walk-in shower is much easier to maintain and manage since you don’t have to deal with debris on the glass doors of a normal shower.

Transform Your Shed

Transform an unused into a pub shed, a she shed, or a greenhouse.

Install a Hidden Bookshelf

Create a book shelf underneath the staircase.

Add Baseboard Storage

Maximize every possible space. This is genius!

Use Under-the-Bed Storage

This is super creative, and it gives you a relaxation space, as well a bed room.

Install a Secret Room

Always wanted that “secret” room from the movies? Try this out!

Add Garbage and Recycling Chutes in the Kitchen

Chores just got so much easier.

Install a Skylight in Your Bedroom

Fall asleep under the stars

Use Hidden Cabinets for Extra Counter Space

If you are cooking up a feast, then this could be really useful. Pull out a hidden cabinet for some extra space.

Place a Fireplace Near the Tub

Talk about peaceful!

Add a Small Deck

Add a small deck to the master bedroom for a vacation getaway-like experience at home.

Install Seating Around the Fireplace

Space efficient and perfect for the winter months!

Hide Your Thermostat Controls

Hanging a painting by some hinges to your wall is the perfect way to hide a thermostat box.

Use a Shoe Organizer in the Pantry

Hang a plastic pocket shoe organizer in your pantry, and fill it with snack items. This will cut down on the number of boxes you have to fit in your pantry and utilizes a space that wasn’t being previously used.

Stop Buying Swiffer Pads

Use a pair of fuzzy socks instead of buying Swiffer pads. You can toss this one in the wash and keep reusing it.

Aluminum Foil Balls Instead of Dryer Sheets

You can ball up some aluminum foil and use it in place of dryer sheets.

Hang Your Ironing Board With Coat Hangers

Place two coat hangers about 6 inches apart, and hang your ironing board from it.

Use Command Hooks

These babies can work miracles in your home, especially if you live in a place where you can’t put holes in the walls. There are pretty much endless things you can do with Command Hooks, but they work great for storage like hanging bibs from behind the highchair or using them to hang your curling iron.

Classy Detergent Bottles

If you buy in bulk and can’t stand the sight of those gigantic detergent bottles, you can put it in one of those fancy glass drink dispensers to make your laundry room look neat and classy.

Keep Paint in a Jar

After you’re done painting a room, make sure you save a little bit of paint in a baby jar and have it on hand for when you need to make a touch-up.

Shoe Organizers for Your Water Bottles

Are there always water bottles rolling out of your cabinets every time you open them? Store them in an over-the-door shoe organizer, and they’ll always stay in place.

Use a Shower Rod for Storage

Place a storage rod on the inside of your shower and hang stuff from it for extra storage.

Hang Your Pants With Shower Curtains

Use shower curtains to hang your pants so they take up less room in your closets or drawers.

Use Foam Noodles as Door Stops

Cut a foam pool noodle in half, and screw it to your wall to prevent your doors from scratching your walls.

Squeegee Pet Hair

A squeegee can be used to remove pet hair from carpets and upholstery.

Magnetize Your Hammer

Glue a magnet to the bottom of your hammer so you don’t have to always search for nails or hold those dirty things in your mouth.

Add A Tile Backsplash

A backsplash in your kitchen or bathroom is an easy way to instantly make a room feel updated, vibrant, and classy. What’s even better is that you don’t need to apply each tile one by one anymore, there are sheets of faux tile available that are super easy to install. Some are even self-adhesive.

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