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Best of 2020: 11 Creative DIY Home Projects

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What a year! 2020 was not at all the year I expected and I can’t really say it was the year I wanted, but it also wasn’t all bad. So today I’m focusing on the good!

This year, despite everything going on, I totally redid our screened-in porch and our master bath and we have been loving both spaces. I also gave our pantry a much needed update, built some awesome furniture, and moved all three of our boys into one bedroom which they are loving. 

Ever year I love to look back and see which of the DIY projects I’ve shared this year were the most popular. It always feels good to look back and see what I accomplished in our home throughout the year. (Especially when it feels like nothing is getting done on a day to day basis!) And it’s also good way for you guys to catch up on any great posts you may have missed. 

This year, instead of a top ten list, I’m sharing my top eleven. Because I really love that 11th project and I just couldn’t bring myself to cut it from the list! 

This year’s list is full of inexpensive furniture builds, budget room makeovers, helpful DIY how-tos, and lots and lots of painting tips. 

collage of most popular home DIY projects of the year.

 

Best DIY Home Projects of 2020

These are my ten most popular DIY projects and posts of the year - plus a bonus number eleven that I just had to include. There are budget-friendly DIY projects here for every room in the house including unconventional painting projects, total room makeovers, and inexpensive furniture builds.

How to Build a DIY Daybed for $50

This DIY daybed is my favorite building project so far! It's budget-friendly and simple enough that even a beginner can build it. And it's perfect when you need another bed or extra seating for any space, indoors or outdoors.

Gorgeous Small Bathroom Makeover on a $100 Budget

I gave our small master bathroom a total makeover on a tiny $100 budget this year and I love how it came together. This bathroom remodel is full of ideas for adding loads of style without any major demo or expensive layout changes.

How to Paint Aluminum Windows and Door Frames

I would love to replace all of our old aluminum windows and sliding doors, but that wasn't in the budget this year. Painting them white instead was such a super fast, inexpensive way to update our old windows and doors. It was a simple change that made a huge difference.

How to Make Wood Storage Cubes in any Size

I made these cedar plank storage cubes for my boys' closet and they turned out so beautifully. I love that you can make them to perfectly fit any shelves or furniture, and even better, they've held up to all the abuse my boys have heaped on them this year and are still going strong!

How to Paint a Bathroom Vanity: Secrets for a Perfect Finish

Of all the changes I made in my $100 bathroom makeover this year, painting our old oak bathroom cabinet probably made the biggest difference to the space. This is such an easy, inexpensive way to completely change the look of your bathroom.

How to Stencil on Wood with Beautiful Results Every Time

I'm a huge fan of stencils - they make DIY signs and all kinds of other DIY decor so quick and easy. But getting perfect, crisp stencil lines every time isn't always easy. So I put together this post sharing my top tricks and tips for perfect stenciling every time.

How to Paint a Shower Door Frame on the Cheap

I have hated our shiny gold shower door since the day we moved in, but I thought we were just going to have to live with it until we did a full bathroom renovation. Well, this year I got tired of waiting and gave my ugly shower door frame a paint makeover. It worked so well and so far it's holding up great!

How to Touch Up Chipped Cabinet Paint

I still love our painted cabinets, but after a few years, they were definitely starting to show some wear. But in just a couple of hours, I was able to touch up all of the tiny chips and scratches and get them looking fresh and new again.

How to paint a dresser that will last

This year I painted this beautiful dresser for our living room and in the process I took the opportunity to share my tried-and-true method for painting any dresser with a paint finish that will stand the test of time. 

What is the Best Paint for Furniture?

With all the great furniture paints available these days, I know it can be tough figuring out which one is actually the best. After using dozens of furniture paints, I created a guide to a dozen different furniture paints along with my number one furniture paint pick.

How to paint the most beautiful porch floor ever

This spring I painted and stenciled our plywood screened porch floor and it looks amazing! A stenciled floor is a gorgeous, inexpensive flooring solution that works great on any hard flooring surface indoors or outdoors.

And now I am so ready for 2021! I know nothing magically changes with the changing of the year, but it’s just such a nice time to appreciate where we’ve already been and look ahead to the future! 

And if you’re wondering what other good stuff you may have missed, you can see all of my top posts from the past nine years below. (Yes, I have actually been sharing my home DIYs here for 9 years! So if you ever find yourself wondering how I get so much done, just know I’ve had a loooong time to work on things!)

10 Best DIY Home Projects of 2019

Best of 2018: Ten Creative and Inexpensive DIY Projects

2017 Best DIY Projects of the Year from Lovely Etc.

2016 Best of the Year: DIY Projects for a Beautiful Home on a Tiny Budget

Ten Best Projects of 2015

10 Best DIY Projects 2014

Top Ten of 2013

7 Favorite Furniture Redos of 2011

7 Favorite DIY Projects of 2011

 

I’d love for you to pin this post on Pinterest!

Here’s to a brighter 2021!

 

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  1. Dakwerken says

    January 13, 2021 at 3:47 am

    These are really great ideas. Thanks for sharing!!

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