You have bought a new house, but know there are some pretty big changes that you want to make before it feels like a home. Renovating can seem like something that’s intimidating, but with a bit of know-how and a plan, it can be the difference between a builder-grade house and a dream home. At least, it has been for us!

The following projects and tutorials have saved us a lot of money and helped us to give our builder-grade colonial a ton of character. If you aren’t sure where to start, never underestimate the power of paint! There are plenty of painting ideas and projects to inspire and teach you.

I also teach strategies for when to hire things out, because it’s important to know your limits and what you should bring in other people for. Make sure to check out the resources below to get started!