The summer holidays is the best time to work on those DIY ideas you’ve been dreaming about all year. And with the coronavirus pandemic extended to a trilogy in 2022, we’ve all had plenty of time to think about what needs fixing around the house or what we’d like to make.
From a wall bike hanger, to fixing a fence paling and installing your very own DIY sauna, here are 7 DIY ideas that have a fun level of challenge – but that you can nevertheless accomplish!
7 DIY ideas for all budgets
1. Upcycled car scrap benches
This tailgate bench project is perfect for auto enthusiasts – especially if you already have some unused car scraps laying around.
For example, an old school tailgate piece works great as a backrest. Licence plates can be screwed on the handles, adding that memorabilia charm to the outdoor bench.
This fun DIY summer project is the ideal opportunity to bring life into an old piece of furniture, or try your hand at building your own wooden bench.
It’s a project that you can easily get done in one weekend, ready to show off to your mates in no time!
2. DIY Home Sauna
If you want to undertake a more serious – and funner than Ikea furniture assembly – DIY project, how about a sauna?
Self-installing your own sauna room is a really fun project! Don’t be daunted, with the right DIY sauna kit you can assemble it in just a few hours. Unless you’re a qualified electrician, you do need to hire someone for the finishing touches, but then you’re all done and ready to sweat!
Satisfying to install? Tick. Reap the benefits all year, with the whole family? Tick. Affordable? Tick!
3. Fix a fence paling
You’ve had all winter to look at your broken fence and dream of the sunny day when you’ll finally get the job done. That day is here! The time and money investment is low, and the satisfaction level is high.
Fixing a fence paling is an easy DIY job and should only take you a couple of hours. Your fence will be structurally sound again and your property will look neat.
Here’s everything you need for the job:
- Tools: dust mask, claw hammer, (circular) saw, shovel, level, wrecking bar and tape measure
- Materials: concrete, fence posts, nails, string line
A quick trip to your local hardware store will get you sorted in no time.
3 easy steps to fix a fence paling:
- Remove the old paling: using the wrecking bar, pry the loose board off the rail. Once removed, use the hammer to remove any nails.
- Measure and cut the new paling using the saw
- Nail the new pailing: use a level to make sure the paling is straight. Hold it in place with your foot and hammer in the nails, starting with the top rail.
4. Garage storage shelves
A favourite DIY project for men, this garage shelving will finally get your space organised – and showcase your building skills.
Building furniture is one of the most fun ways to channel your inner handyman, and it will only take you one weekend.
This garage shelving is built like a ladder-lookalike, so think about it as 2 ladders connected together. Check out the full tutorial here. And then you’re done! Your messy garage never stood a chance.
5. DIY wood wall bike hanger
Why use up all your floor space when you can go up? For cycling enthusiasts – or the occasional rider – building a wall bike hanger is an easy DIY project to put your building chops into play.
Even better, you can use reclaimed wood that you can find for free, making your project more ingenious.
Here’s what you need for this super simple bike hanging system:
- Plumbing pipe
- Reclaimed wood
- Screws
Mount a wood panel long and wide enough for your front wheel on the wall, then screw a 90 degree pipe on the reclaimed wood and you’re done!
6. Recycled tire coffee table
Repurposing an old truck or car tire into furniture is a great way to give this tired (pun intended) item a new life.
It’s a super easy DIY project, but it’s guaranteed to impress all your friends. Added bonus? Your family will love it too!
All you need is some plywood cut round and (optional) some legs. The top doesn’t need to be attached, making it great for storing and organising your board games, magazines and anything else you fancy keeping there.
If you want to get more in-depth with this project, check out this tutorial and learn some new skills in the process.
7. Paint a DIY colour block wall
Got some leftover paint, a tired wall and a bit of time on your hands? Then this is your opportunity to try your hand at painting a colour block wall.
If you opt for a deeper, darker colour, it’s a good idea to brighten it up a bit with a white accent.
How to paint a colour block wall:
- Paint your base colour: do 2-3 coats and let it dry for at least 24 hours
- Divide the wall with painters tape
- Rub down your tape with a wet rag: an important step for activating the colour block technology
- Do 2-3 coats of paint on the line and below
- Peel off the tape while the paint is still wet
- And you’re done!
Conclusion
DIY projects are such a fun way to challenge yourself, build up your skill and use your creativity to improve the look of your home! And anyone can undertake these 7 DIY projects and have an immense sense of accomplishment. Time to invite your friends over and showcase your creations.
