60-Minute DIY Projects

Clean Up the Outdoors
Don’t be surprised if a pressure washer becomes your new favorite household gadget. It has a multitude of uses and gets big jobs done quickly.  

De-grime your house

With a pressure washer, there’s no need to crawl on the roof to clean your gutters. Just aim and spray. A pressure washer also cleans grime off your gutters as well as your vinyl siding and can be used to clean your second floor windows. Just make sure that all your windows are securely closed before you start.

Scrub your pathways

Sidewalks, walkways, and driveways can become stained by wet leaves, mildew and automotive leaks. A power washer can get rid of these eyesores.

Do an end-of-summer cleanup

Have patio furniture, kids’ toys, and inflatable pools that need to be scrubbed down before they’re stored away, but don’t want to spend hours wielding a scrub brush? A pressure washer can get the job done quickly.

Build raised flowerbeds

These beds, made from durable pressure-treated wood, make your yard look more organized. Add landscape fabric to the base and you can stop the growth of messy-looking weeds as well.

You can build an 8-foot-square garden bed in less than an hour. All you need are eight, 8-foot long sections of pressure-treated lumber, screws, construction adhesive and landscape adhesive. With a drill and a saw, you simply cut pieces to size and secure them together. Add dirt and you can start planting. Visit here for more information on this project.

Small Projects, Big Impact
Maintaining and improving your home can seem like a job in itself, but it doesn’t have to. Small projects that can be done quickly can greatly improve the appearance of your home without taking up an entire weekend.