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15 Mar 2023

Budget Renovation: 20 DIY Home Projects

Thought you needed to take out a second mortgage on your house to renovate it? Absolutely not! Sure, some big structural work may require a significant investment of time and resources. However, there are so many relatively simple and, more importantly, cost-effective ways that you can add value to your home. With a bit of prior research and choosing the right hire equipment or building equipment, you could upgrade your home as soon as the weekend. 

Common questions we get asked at Hirepool are ‘how can I remodel cheaply?’, ‘what is the cheapest room to remodel?’ and ‘why should I hire equipment like a concrete breaker, trailer or post hole borer instead of buying it?’ This guide will explore our top DIY home renovation products on a budget. Afterwards, you’ll feel inspired and confident of adding tangible value to your home. Let’s get started!

1. Plant Hedging

Between needing less building consent and often fewer pieces of hire equipment, a great place to start when considering renovating on a budget is outside. Mucking in with landscaping tools like a mulcher, post-hole borer, or even chainsaw are all ways you upgrade your yard and garden. One particularly great job to do yourself that won’t cost an arm and a leg is planting or tidying up your hedging. Equipment to hire to get the job done includes: 

  • Hedge trimmer

At Hirepool, we also have tons of guides to help with DIY at home. Be sure to check out our handy hedge guides, including: 

  • How to use a hedge trimmer 

2. Install a backsplash

Heading indoors, or into the bathroom or kitchen, to be precise, we move on to installing a backsplash. Yes, there are some legal considerations you need to be mindful of when working in wet areas of the home. Once you’re across them, adding a new backsplash is a great way to add value to your bathroom or kitchen without breaking the bank. You won’t need to worry about structural work in most cases, and the result looks fantastic. Hire equipment to help you get the job done includes:

  • Tile scribe

  • Concrete tile saw

If you want to upgrade your bathroom, check out our guides for inspiration and tips, including: 

  • 14 tips for the ultimate bathroom renovation

  • Removing floor tiles 

3. Replace your old fencing

Since many properties share a fence with their neighbour, replacing an old fence is often overlooked as a renovation project. In saying that, if you can agree on terms with your neighbour, putting up a new fence can be a relatively cheap and easy job to pick up yourself. Whether using a post hole borer or saw, erecting a fence can be done in a day’s work in most cases. Equipment to hire for the job may include: 

  • Post hole borer

  • Saw

  • Nailer

  • Drill

When it comes to informative guides, we’ve got loads at Hirepool in regards to putting up fencing. Have a look at: 

  • Choosing the right fence for your property

  • Attaching fence rails and palings

  • Cutting posts to height

4. Get to water blasting

There’s something so satisfying about water blasting. Seeing mould and grime literally wash away is a great feeling. It’ll be even better once you realise how a little cleaning can go a long way in making your home look great. You may think that your exterior walls or deck need a new coat of paint when in reality, you just need to hire a water blaster. Coming to this conclusion could you save you a lot of money. It won’t come as a surprise, but equipment to hire when water blasting will include:

  • Water blaster

At Hirepool, we also have a few handy guides to water blast your home, deck or garage. Have a read of guides, including:

  • Keeping decking and fencing clean

  • Avoiding streaking and other handy water blasting hacks

5. Change up your flooring

When filtering through home renovation jobs that you think won’t cost the world, many homeowners leave out floor work, given the seemingly large size of the job and the potential for requiring building consent. In saying that, depending on the size of your home, laying new flooring can be a relatively cost-effective task if you can do the work yourself. Like with any big job at home, you’ll need to hire equipment that’s of the highest quality, including: 

  • Lino roller

  • Floor stripper

  • Floor sander hire 

At Hirepool, we’ve helped our fair share of DIYers with their flooring work. Some of our top guides that can help you to get the job done the smart way include:

  • How to polish concrete floors

  • How to polish a wooden floor

  • How to lay vinyl and lino

  • DIY flooring mistakes to avoid

  • Laminate vs vinyl flooring, which is better for your home?

6. Sort out old guttering

Of all the budget 20 renovation projects to try on this list, replacing your old guttering is one of the easiest. Best case scenario, guttering should last at least 20 years. In saying that, depending on the type of material and weather events, it may need replacing sooner. When potential buyers look at your home, one of the first things they’ll notice is whether your gutters are in good nick. If you see any rust, leaks, rotting or cracks, it may be time to pop down to your local hardware store and Hirepool for gear and materials, including:

  • Scaffolding or a ladder

    If your property is big enough to warrant scaffolding, check out our helpful guide:

  • How to set up scaffolding 

 

7. Build a retaining wall

Given our often uneven terrain in New Zealand, retaining walls are very popular in Kiwi gardens across the country. A terraced garden is also one of the most popular small garden ideas. Sure, every outdoor space is different. However, in most cases, you don’t need to blow out your landscaping budget to get the job done. Getting on the garden tools yourself, so to speak, is a great way to save cash. Gear you may need to hire includes:

  • Nailer

  • Circular saw

  • Concrete mixer

  • Post hole borer

When planning your small garden design, don’t forget to consider general DIY safety, and read our guide on:

  • Retaining wall DIY, what you need to know

8. Set up a compost

There are so many great reasons to start composting. And once you understand how cost-effective and easy it is to build a compost in your own backyard, you’ll be sure to add this job to your list of DIY projects. A compost also doubles as a great way to eliminate green waste from any other landscaping and garden work. There are many cheap kit-set-style composts that you can quickly assemble in an afternoon. Once it’s built, a compost can be a good idea to hire equipment to fill it up. At Hirepool, we have heaps of landscaping tools, including:

  • Leaf blower

  • Mulcher or wood chipper

  • Pruning saw 

If you’re looking for more advice to do with your new compost, check out our guides and blogs, including: 

  • How to use a leaf blower

  • Feed your garden with our favourite mulch mixes 

  • How to create mulch with a wood chipper

9. Make a feature wall with wallpaper

Heading back indoors, we move onto your interior walls. Yes, you can quite easily and cheaply repaint your indoor space. But, if you want to save even more money, whilst still creating an incredible feature wall, why not consider wallpaper? Some DIYers are scared off by the idea of accidentally leaving bubbles in their wallpaper. However, removing and putting up new wallpaper should be smooth sailing if you hire equipment from Hirepool and do some reading up ahead of time. Gear you may need includes:

  • Wallpaper steamer

We’ve also got handy guides for working with wallpaper, including: 

  • How to remove wallpaper easily 

10. Lay a new pathway

Some masonry work, like laying a whole new concrete driveway, can quickly become expensive. In saying that, laying a new pathway can be a relatively cheap way to add value to your home by making it more accessible. There is a bit of an art to laying new concrete. Luckily, we’ve got your back at Hirepool. Equipment to hire for this particular project may include:

  • Concrete vibrator

  • Concrete mixer

  • Concrete float

  • Concrete wheelbarrow

If it’s your first time laying concrete, or you’d like a refresher before getting on the tools, head over to our helpful guides, including:

  • How to mix concrete

  • How to pour concrete

11. Give your deck some TLC

If you didn’t know, TLC stands for tender, love and care. Given your deck is out in our sometimes harsh New Zealand elements, sometimes your deck certainly needs some attention. A deck is a real asset that adds significant value to your home. However, if it looks worse for wear, potential buyers may view it as a negative. Thankfully, cleaning up your deck is simple and doesn’t break the bank. The equipment you may need will depend on the state of your deck. However, you may need gear, including:

  • Saw

  • Nailer or stapler

Have a geez at some of our insightful deck-related content, including:

  • 20 creative deck ideas to try

  • Attaching decking boards

  • How to restore a wooden deck  

12. Make your own planter

On the topic of making the most of your deck or yard, a cost-effective way to make use of your outdoor space is by making your own planter. Sure, you could buy one. But, getting on the landscaping tools and choosing to hire building equipment is a great way to save money. Plus, the satisfaction of a job well done is hard to match. Depending on the style of planter you choose to go for, you may want to hire equipment including:

  • Shovel

  • Drill

  • Saw

  • Wheelbarrow

We’ve also got blogs and guides for some insightful and light reading, including:

  • How to build a raised garden bed

  • 10 landscaping ideas for small yards

13. Have a go at xeriscaping

Ever heard of the term xeriscaping before? Even if you haven’t heard of the word before, you’ve probably visited someone's house that has a yard with some form of xeriscaping in it. Xeriscaping is essentially getting on the landscaping tools to create a garden that doesn’t require much irrigation. Xeriscaping is popular in places where the climate is dry. In saying that, many garden designs in NZ also draw inspiration from xeriscaping, given its low maintenance and the value that it can add to your property. You don’t need much to try xeriscaping. However, you may want to hire equipment, including: 

  • Wheelbarrow

  • Trailer hire

14. Give your fence a lick of paint

Another fantastic option when it comes to small garden designs in NZ and landscaping for small yards, painting your fence is super simple and cheap to do. Your fence is like a blank canvas, and can add real value to your home if it looks smart. Obviously, it depends on how big your fence is in regards to how much paint you need to pay for. However, hiring gear can keep costs down, including:

  • Paint sprayer

    If you do decide to hire a paint sprayer to get the job done, instead of using a brush, check out our guides, including: 

  • How to use an airless sprayer

15. Build your own shelving

Sometimes, the projects that can add the most value to your home are ones that offer a practical benefit. As we get older, we tend to accumulate more things. As such, we need more room for storage. Shelving is great for this, and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to do yourself. If you’re confident to use building equipment like a drill and saw safely, this DIY project can be a no brainer. Equipment to hire to get the job done may include:

  • Planer

  • Stud finder

  • Saw

  • Drill

  • Sander 

As well as well-serviced gear, at Hirepool, we also have handy guides for smaller construction jobs like building your own shelving. You may want to have a read of our guides, including: 

  • 10 DIY ideas for a big impact room

  • How to drill holes accurately 

16. Put up a garden shed

As we’ve mentioned already, if you’re wanting to add real value to your property without spending truckloads of money, it’s a good idea to start with your outdoor space. Continuing with the theme of storage, a garden shed is a practical idea when it comes to storing garden tools and landscaping tools. Sheds are often high up on a potential buyers shopping list, so it makes sense to put up a garden shed if you have an outdoor space. You don’t need to get a pro in to do this either. Hire the gear you need, including: 

  • Planer

  • Saw

  • Drill

  • Sander

There are many different kinds of garden sheds. You may want to start from scratch, or even buy a kitset. If you’re planning to make a garden shed from scratch, check out our informative guides, including:

  • Using a mitre saw the right way

17. Lay new lawn

For many Kiwi homes, the lawn takes centre stage of the back yard. It doesn’t matter how beautiful your garden is, or how good your fence looks, if your lawn isn’t up to scratch your yard won’t look the part. Sometimes, all you need to get out the lawn mower. However, other times, it’s best to start from scratch and to lay new lawn. Yes, you can buy turf. But, it can be really cost-effective and satisfying to seed your lawn from the start. With the right garden equipment, re seeding a lawn can be a breeze. Considerations include:

  • Lawn core aerator

  • Dethatcher

  • Scarifier

  • Fertiliser

  • Lawn roller

  • Rotary hoe

  • Walk behind sprayer

In terms of direction, our Hirepool Lawn & Garden Hub is stacked with helpful guides and inspiration. Before tending to your lawn, be sure to check out our blogs and guides, including: 

  • Tips for creating and maintaining your lawn

  • How to re seed your lawn like a pro

  • How to start a lawn from seed 

18. Get rid of unwanted trees

Of course, trees can provide shade and enhance your outdoor space. In saying that, sometimes you can have too many trees in your hard, or perhaps your old trees look rotten or unsightly. Some DIYers are scared off of removing their own unwanted trees as they think they need a professional tree feller. Yes, you will need to get a pro in and potentially get council consent if you’re needing to take down a large tree. But, smaller trees you can often get rid of yourself. In the first instance, determine whether you need to get a pro. If you don’t need an expert, hire equipment from Hirepool, including: 

  • Chainsaw

  • Log splitter

  • Pruner

We’ve also got a lot of handy guides for seeing to unwanted greenery, including: 

  • How to start a chainsaw

  • Top chainsaw tips and tricks

  • How to use a log splitter

19. Do your own plastering

When doing any structural work to your property, you must check out if you require building consent. If you don’t, or it’s an easy process to get it, relining and plaster your interior walls can be a relatively cost effective way to add value to your home. Depending on the complexity of the job, you may want to get in a pro. However, for basic jobs, you can get stuck in yourself with the right tools. Hire equipment to consider may include:

  • Wallboard sander

  • Vacuum collector

If you’re looking for tips of plastering and working with interior walls, check out our handy guides, including: 

  • Super simple guide to relining a room

  • How to plaster GIB® plasterboard and other wallboard lining



20. Tidy up lawn edging

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Finally on our list of 20 projects to try at home on a renovation budget, we head back outside. As we’ve already mentioned, you lawn plays a huge role in how your property is perceived. If it look sharp and tidy, it can add substantial value to your home. As part of tidying up your lawn, it’s a good idea to consider your lawn edging. You don’t need much to carry out lawn edging. Gear you may want to hire includes:

  • Lawn mower

  • Weedeater

  • Scarifier

For advice to do with not only lawn edging but landscaping on a budget, read our guides and blogs, including:

  • Best way to cut lawns and edges

  • Setting a budget for landscaping your garden

Any of these renovation projects sound good to you?

There you have it! 20 renovation projects can increase the value of your home and won’t cost an arm and a leg in the process. There are lots of helping online budgeting tools to help with planning your reno. For more inspiration, check out our guides, including 10 landscaping ideas for small yards and renovating for resale, what projects to tackle first. If you’re ready to get stuck into your renovation, head over to our Hirepool Building and Renovation Hub, hire what you need online, or drop into your local Hirepool branch. 

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