Sometimes a small project can make a big difference. From barn doors to giant checker games, here are 17 home projects that you can finish in a weekend.
Y’all.
We are in the middle of it.
“IT” as in A GIANT PROJECT.
“IT” is my SUPER early Christmas present for this year. It’s something that I have wanted to do ever since we moved into the house, but it requires A LOT of maneuvering and furniture moving and logistics and walking off distances in the grass with my bare feet.
Because we are adding a workshop/garage to the back yard.
We are just in the planning stages and getting permits and deciding what goes where and laying concrete. But when I’m done?
IT’S GOING TO BE AMAZING.
And fingers crossed we will be open up enough so that I can host workshops.
I’m so happy with the project and I can’t wait to show you the before and after, but all this projecting made me think.
Every project doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as this one. Some projects are simple. Some projects can be finished in a weekend. Some projects can make a big difference in a small amount of time.
Here are 17 home projects you can finish in a weekend.
(total aside: if you want all the behind the scenes make sure you are following me on Instagram here).
17 projects you can finish in a weekend
1. Mini barn door
This is one of the easiest projects you can finish in a weekend—the mini barn door that we have in our laundry room.
It slides over to hide the trash and all the nonsense.
You can see how we made it here.
2. paint a room
If you want big changes in a little amount of time?
Paint is your friend.
See what this room looks like now with its new paint color.
And here’s how to pick paint colors for your entire house.
3. paint a porch
This is one of my favorite DIY’s we did at the house.
It makes me smile every day.
See what this porch looks like now and how we did it.
4. paint a piece of furniture
Like this table.
Here’s the before and I crackled the top to create a vintage, farmhouse finish.
See the after here.
5. Rescue a piece of furniture
Like this hutch.
We completely transformed it into something that looks like it came out of an old farmhouse.
See the before and after here.
6. Turn bookcases into built-ins
These are simple wood bookcases that we built into the media room upstairs.
And now?
They look like they came with the house.
7. build a plate rack
This won’t even take you a weekend.
Just a couple of hours.
8. Add a recipe to your plate rack
This is the project that started the blog.
And the best part?
The recipe is super yummy.
9. make an obelisk from an embroidery hoop
Getting your outdoor spaces ready?
This is such an easy project you can make in a weekend (or even an afternoon) to add a little personality to your front step.
You can see the project here.
10. peel and stick tile
This is such an affordable flooring option.
It’s simple and can easily be finished in a weekend.
Here’s the 411 (total aside: does anyone even say that anymore) on how we installed the tile.
11. make a wood planter box
Why pay for expensive wood planter boxes when you can make your own.
And add a monogram, too.
12. Make lined curtains
Add curtains to your windows before the holidays.
It’s easy to make them with this simple tip.
Here’s the easiest, simplest tip to line curtains.
13. Paint the back of a bookcase
This is an afternoon project.
And it makes SUCH a difference.
See the before and after and bookcase painting how-to’s here.
14. Add tile to the back of a bookcase
If you are looking for a project for your leftover tile?
This is the one for you.
See how we added tile to the back of a bookcase here.
15. Paint a floor cloth
Looking for an inexpensive alternative to a rug?
Paint an 8′ x 10′ floorcloth for under $25.
16. Make an over-sized checkerboard
This checkerboard hangs on the wall.
It’s such a fun project for a game room.
17. Create an instant guest bedroom
If you are having guests for the holidays, this project is perfect.
It might take you a little longer than a weekend, but I had to include it for anyone who needs extra space.
See how to create an instant guest bedroom here.
May your day be happy.
May your April be bright.
And may your weekend?
Be full of projects. 🙂
Thanks for showing the peel and stick tile. I have wanted a black and white checkerboard kitchen floor forever. Now that I have seen this I can make my dreams a reality.
Every woman deserves her own workshop!! Our daughter, a busy professional, married with two young daughters, has a detached 3 car garage and she is turning one bay into her outdoor workshop. Multi-talented, she has taken on a lot of projects with the latest building cabinets for their home office. Her daughters asked her how she knows how to do this stuff - her answer - girl power. They are teaching their girls that they can do everything. Our daughter is taking delivery of her own new pickup truck, and she is so excited to be able to be able to haul lumber in it.
oh my goodness ... YOU can't make a terrific workshop way over there !!!! ... I don't live way over there and I won't be able to attend any of your amazingly fun and wonderful workshops !!! what about all the giggles and laughs and great projects that will be happening in that workshop !!!! .... sighhhhhhhhh and all, each and every one .... with out me !!!!! awwwwwww !!!!! Ohhhhh go ahead and build yourself an amazing workshop and hold amazingly great workshops .... I guess I will just stay way back here and clap and giggle along and support you as always !!!! heeheehee ...... WHAT A GREAT IDEA !!!!!
Out of all of these amazing projects, the plate rack is still my favorite!!! One day I will have one too:) Thanks for sharing all of this craftiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those are awesome examples, KA! I have so many pieces of furniture to paint. Perhaps this will be started soon. You always inspire! Have a blessed Easter.
I remember seeing all of these and loving each one! I do love the plate rack with recipe and I have the perfect sentimental recipe for it...if I only had wall space:( The tile on the bookcase is great too and I will do that one! We have a workshop and LOVE it!
Wow-best get moving! Loved seeing all of these again.
Can't wait to see the progress on the workshop!! xoxo
I know you will love a workshop, I have one in my garage. Have a great Easter weekend and can't wait to see your workshop.
I can’t wait to see your creation. I know it will be fabulous. Have a blessed Easter.
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I really love the design of what you did! It's very amazing and the Obelisk from an embriodery hoop. I really love it! Roofing Lakewood Co/a>
Hope you and your family are having a fabulous and safe Easter. I can hardly wait to see your workshop, I know it will be drop dead gorgeous.
I like the design of the mini barn it's simple and functional.