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Manageable Home Improvements for Those Accomplishing Just 20% of Tasks Successfully, Including 60 Projects

For the slightly handy individual, here's a comprehensive list of manageable home improvements numbering sixty.

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1. Hide an eyesore with a trendy macrame hanging or a magnetic wood frame for your tea towels.

2. Give your garage doors a boost with carriage-style magnets.

Wooden-edged tea towel featuring thin slats at top and bottom, with a hanging twine on the top slat.

3. Create a dramatic finish or block daylight with floor-to-ceiling blackout velvet curtains.

Workshop equipped with magnets placed on each corner, accompanied by two central handles

4. Use NoNo Brackets to hang curtains without a drill or curtain rods.

5. Install nearly-invisible door draft stoppers to block annoying drafts.

Analysis of reviewer's equipment on garage, featuring handles resembling iron with iron reinforcement nails.

6. Update appliances with stainless-steel contact paper.

7. Add privacy and charm with self-adhesive window film.

windows adorned with three tall, floor-to-ceiling blue velvet curtains graced the reviewer's nursery corner.

8. Organize cords with a cable raceway.

Image showcases a white door with a faint door draft stopper at the base.

10. Refresh your walls with a single coat of primer.

Detailed examination of a white door draft stopper situated at the door's base.

11. Cover an ugly railing or fence with faux ivy.

12. Create a functional and attractive drop zone with a wall shelf.

Outdated white refrigerator

13. Update the look of your rental kitchen with removable wallpaper.

Refrigerator now adorned with contact paper, mimicking genuine stainless steel appearance.

14. Use a thin-plug powerstrip to hide power cords.

Light passing through a reviewer's rainbow-tinted window film, the film's covering imparting a softer glow of various subdued hues.

15. Revitalize metal fixtures with metal-look spray paint.

16. Paint cabinets or kitchen countertops for a fresh look.

Wall-hanging TV cords: Annoyingly disorganized before, now neatly concealed within raceways after review.

17. Mask an unappealing view with decorative blankets or curtains.

Before: Wall adorned with paper templates for nail positioning

18. Swap outdated door hardware with new pulls or handles.

Blogger's white-painted garage wall.

19. Colorize your interiors with dimmable, remote-controlled lights.

20. Use privacy screens to conceal utility boxes or trash cans.

Balcony adorned with ivy, presented on a (rolled-up) plastic mesh, with leaves concealing the view. Barely perceptible is a vehicle on the opposite side, such is the extent of foliage coverage.

21. Install wainscot wall panels for added architectural charm.

Two-part white shelf: one half features three bottom hooks and an upper flat surface; the other half boasts two vertical mail slots.

22. Create a practical yet stylish shoe storage solution.

Wall adorned with light-hued wallpaper in the kitchen.

23. Use a fabric shaver to remove pills from fabric items.

24. Update throw pillows with velvet covers.

Gold-accented, light grey and white paper with a design reminiscent of overlapping daisies the size of CDs.

25. Tackle tough stains with Barkeeper's Friend cleanser.

Dual-Plug Power Outlet Frequented by a Reviewer

26. Eliminate built-up residue on shower doors and stoves with Bar Keepers Friend Cooktop Cleanser.

Power strip, following the socket, now connected to the wall, with the cord cleverly hidden due to the use of cord clips.

27. Use drill brushes to quickly and easily clean grimy surfaces.

28. Apply mold and mildew remover to grout and caulking in the shower.

Palm of reviewer grasping doorknob, bearing resemblance to oil-rubbed bronze

29. Use no-rinse stain remover to quickly remove stains from fabric items.

Restated Bathroom Sink, Showcasing a Matte Metal Design in Reviewer's Restroom

30. Update house numbers with modern options.

31. Paint your front door for a refreshed curb appeal.

Furniture: Wooden cabinets with a deeper tone

32. Use a no-odor gel mold and mildew remover on grout and caulking.

Upper cabinets in white and lower cabinets in grey arranged consecutively

33. Replace generic plastic soap bottles with amber soap dispensers.

Redone countertop, featuring a light granite finish, assembled with the provided renovation kit.

34. Use a leather recoloring balm to restore the appearance of scratched or damaged leather furniture.

35. Use an all-in-one wood cleanser and polish to repair scratched or damaged wood furniture or floors.

Before: Pepto-Bismol's Pink Counter - Reviewers' Observations (Prior to, Now Mottled Light Grey and White)

36. Use furniture repair markers and wax sticks to touch up minor scratches or imperfections on furniture.

Countertop Arrangement: Reviewer's Personal Items on Uncovered Section, Marble Film on Lower Part

37. Update dated brass fixtures with enamel paint.

38. Use peel-and-stick tiles to update the appearance of a kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room.

39. Use peel-and-stick vinyl tiles to update the appearance of floors.

40. Use paint touch-up pens to cover small scratches or scuffs on walls.

41. Use an oil stain remover to clean oil-stained stone surfaces.

42. Use a rust stain remover spray to remove rust stains from bathroom fixtures.

43. Use a drain clearer with micro-hooks to remove hair and debris from sink and tub drains.

44. Use a no-rinse stain remover to remove stains from carpets and upholstery.

45. Use a leather stain remover spray to remove stains from leather items.

46. Use a pumice stone to scrub away hard water buildup on toilets and tubs.

47. Use Goo Gone to remove sticky substances from surfaces.

48. Use a carpet shampooer to clean carpets and remove lingering stains.

49. Use a dryer vent cleaning kit to clean out dryer vents and improve efficiency.

50. Use peel-and-stick removable wallpaper to create an accent wall.

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Manageable Home Improvements for Those Accomplishing Just 20% of Tasks Successfully, Including 60 Projects

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Photo comparison displaying updated silver handle versus outdated counterpart, labeled
Picture of reviewer's white kitchen cabinet setup
Lights installation in the reviewer's kitchen, with fixtures positioned beneath and above the cabinets. The illumination sources remain concealed, only revealing their radiance.
Reviewer's snapshotShowcasing white privacy shield adjacent to property's exterior wall
Brown, two-door, single-drawer cabinet situated by the entrance of a reviewer's dwelling, often found shut.
Cabinet unveiled, displaying twelve sets of adult footwear, distributed evenly across four shelves.
Before-and-after armchair, one side sporting nubby pills and labeled 'before', the other side smooth, devoid of any such texture labeled 'after'
Critic's Grey Couch Adorned with Pillow Covers in Goldish-Yellow, Off-White, Burnt Orange, and Light Blue
Used and worn out white plate and a stainless steel saucepan, full of scratches and stains.Newly polished and gleaming versions of the same plate and saucepan.
Opaque lower section on a shower door made of clear glass, covered in dirt and accumulation
Shower Door Remains Spotless: No More Clouding in View
Dirty and Opaque Shower Panel vs. Clear and Transparent: Comparative Inspection of a Single Shower Door's Condition
Before: Dated, Moldy Look of Grout and Caulk; After: Fresh, Bright White Transformation with Product
Before: Display of polished brass fireplace
Oversized, bold san serif numerals arranged as
Prior mess: Ketchup stained the carpet extensively, and subsequent state: the very same Carpet spot, pristine and spotless
Before: Car seat covered in grime and stains; After: Spotless car seat, devoid of any stains.
Worn, Dusty Leather Barstool: Showing Signs of Age and Neglect, with Multiple Water Spots
Revamped stool appearance: Now free of water marks, visibly cleaner, and displaying a lighter hue of brown.
Halfway seared reviewer's chair: One side dimmed to a ghostly light brown, the opposite side revitalized with a warm, reddish hue.
Worn Leather Armrest bearing noticeable scratches, depicted in a review's snapshot.
Following: the refined leather arm, with the scratch marks subtly concealed to remain barely noticeable.
Damaged wood wainscot paneling, apparent moisture stains detected by the reviewer
Water damage barely discernible on repeated piece of timber post incident.
Damaged wooden headboard boasting two lengthy scratches, as reported by a reviewer
Scratches concealed, headboard matches flawlessly after repair.
Washer inspected prior, appearing discolored, dented, and marred by scratches
Washer Appeared Spotless and Brand-New After Reviewer's Cleaning
Photo showcasing a white sink with golden accents, coupled with a mixed backsplash of gold and white stone-like materials.
Reviewer found bathroom adorned with grey and white floral patterned tiles.
Filling a Paint Bucket Using a Pen-like Syringe
A person employing a pen's brush-tip to conceal a minor blemish on a wall surface
Reviewer's Process for Removing Oil Stains from Untreated Marble:
Shower Discolored Orange due to Rust Stain Before Use
Post-Shower Transformation: A RadiantMakeover, Now All Spotless and Sparkling White
Oven Interiors Thickly Coated with Dirt in a Critique of Cleanliness
Refurbished Oven Showcases Its Cleaned, Glossy Appearance, Highlighting the Distinctive Blue-Grey Hue of Its Metal Body.
Reviewer's kitchen sink overflowing with bubble blue substance.
Garbage disposal exposed due to drained sink foaming, with remnants of dislodged food still visible.
Foam-filled bath tub of a reviewer, predominantly white but containing substantial brown chunks near the jets.
Cooktop Smeared with Layered Brown and White Residue on Burners as Assessed by Reviewer (Black Glass)
Cooktop Transformed: Glossy, Sleek, and Immaculate, Previously Matching Previous Design
Dirty Toilet Bowl with Discolored Spots, Lacking Cleanliness Everywhere Except for the Water Areas.
Transformed: Completely Clean and White Toilet Bowl Following Previous Use
Fridge prior to review marred by numerous duct tape adhesive marks.
No trace of residue left, pristine fridge remains the same.
Carpet in review prior: Marked by two significant, enigmatic stains, now: Spotless and devoid of stains after cleaning.
Inspector in apron armed with a brush, drill, and a substantial amount of dryer fluff
reviewer's gardens sporting a clump of large, drab dryer lint upon the turf
Restroom Showcases Accent Wall Decorated with White and Blue Crane Wallpaper Behind Mirrors
Reviewer adorns fireplace nook with gold and intricate white geometric wall decoration above the mantel.
Redecorated restroom featuring two pendant lights replacing the previous can lights.
Detailed view of the pendant lamp
Image showcasing the patio, adorned with teak tiles throughout
Detailed view of teak flooring tiles

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