UPDATED: Three Easy Home Improvement Projects To Complete Before Thanksgiving Dinner

Can you believe it’s October already?

The Fall always seems to bring a sense of renewal and provides a great time to reflect. Although we’re not under strict COVID protocols anymore, the virus is still lingering around. If you’re planning a gathering this weekend, improve your ventilation by opening windows and doors. Maybe it’s time to change your air filter as well!

But if you’re anything like us, that just gets the wheels turning on how to spruce up the space a bit, right?

Since we’re heading into the long weekend, we thought we would share three small and easy projects that you can complete before Thanksgiving dinner. Each project is small in cost but will have a big, refreshing impact on the look and function of your space.

1. Create visual impact

Floating shelves are affordable, easy to install and incredibly versatile.

They can be arranged aligned for a fresh, clean look or staggered for bigger visual impact; utilized as storage or simply for displaying decorative items. Whatever the use, these shelves give any room in your house a light, airy feel while saving space.

Frame original artwork or stunning stock images to add aesthetically pleasing visual interest.

2. Change out hardware

Replace old or broken door knobs for an updated look in an instant. The only tools needed are: a screwdriver, measuring tape and a bit of elbow grease. While you’re at it, change out the door hinges to match. From classic vintage to slick modern styles, there are so many styles and finishes that you’ll spend more time deciding than doing!

While still an easy project to take on, replacing cabinet handles may require a few more tools such as: wood putty, sandpaper and a bit more elbow grease.

An update in hardware can bring some much needed vitality to old doors, cabinets and even breath new life into furnitures pieces, like dressers or nightstands.

3. Update light fixtures

Lighting is often overlooked but not only does it serve a practical purpose, it plays a big part in setting the mood. Changing out fixtures can be a small change but will shed a whole new light on a space.

Don’t limit yourself to just one fixture in a room - layering ambient, task and accent lighting will not only improve the style but the functionality of the room as well. Changing out lightbulbs to energy efficient models will add vibrancy and help reduce the carbon footprint of your home.

Implementing any one of these projects this weekend will give your space (and mind!) a sense of renewal before the turkey hits the table. While the tryptophan kicks in, you can sit back, admire your handiwork and start dreaming of bigger projects.

Better yet, since the weather is forecasted to be in the 20s, take advantage of the beautiful Fall weather and spend time outside!

Fall in Edmonton, Alberta