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Today I get to share how to DIY. After lots of learning, I have solidified this formula and am ready to break it down into digestible bites. Buying a house, there will always be parts of it that don’t fit your personal taste, needs or wants. And that’s where DIY comes in. I had never held a paintbrush before buying our Riverdale Ranch in 2020.<\/em> And now, I’m here to help you DIY from start to finish!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Instagram<\/a><\/em> makes it seem like these DIY projects are quick, easy, and almost magic, I want you to know there is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into these stunning before & after transformations. I’m going to share the whole process from start to finish with you so that you know what to expect and how to achieve DIY success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This post contains affiliate links for your convenience which may reward me in the event of a sale. Note that I only recommend tools and products I have personally used and loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 1: Identify the Need for your Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are new to DIY, I’m sure there are all kinds of opportunities in your home for a DIY project! At least that was true for me when we were new to our Riverdale Ranch. But, if you’ve been doing DIY for a minute it gets harder to justify the need for new projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I never want to DIY just for the sake of blog or Instagram<\/a><\/em> content. So, I ask myself these questions to determine if I have a worthy DIY project idea on my hands. The last thing you want to do is something that will potentially take away value while costing you time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there a problem?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I like to look at a space and think, “is there a way this could serve my family’s needs better?” The answer may be yes, whether big or small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, there was a blank space above the desk area in our kitchen. Blank space does not always need to be filled. But in this case, that was space was prime real estate that wasn’t being utilized to its fullest potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I dreamed up this DIY wine wall cabinet<\/a><\/em>, and followed the project through to completion (all the DIY route I might add!). The space now serves our needs much better, and actually looks more balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The problem may also be simple. Maybe the home that used to belong to someone else (or built generically builder grade) doesn’t feel like “you”. Not your style, vibe, etc. And that is a valid problem too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want your home to feel like an extension of you- what you like, value and enjoy. My guest bathroom is a great example of how multiple small projects fixed the problem. No big, large scale projects were needed. But instead, little things that allowed to space to flow better with the aesthetic of the rest of the house. You can read more about the little DIY’s that fixed the guest bathroom here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n