Do It Yourself – Cheap Home Improvement Tips!

[CastroRick]

Do It Yourself – Cheap Home Improvement Tips!

A home improvement is the best way to enhance and improve a property. Whether you are a seller who wants to increase the market value your property or just an owner who wants to have a better place to stay, home improvement is a very good thing to do! If you have the funds, you can simply hire a professional interior designer or a contractor to do this. But with our economy in a deflating state I’m sure that all of us want to save!

Let’s try to discuss some cheap home improvement ideas we can do to improve and enhance our property! Here are some Do-IT-Yourself (DIY) ideas.

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[NeoAnderson88]

I've just moved to my new house, and have been DIYing many things due to budgetary constraints.

Here's my recent project. Finished it this morning, before going to work.

LANDSCAPING:

Facade:








The part with the G1 gravel, Bohol white stones and CHBs is temporary as the developer would still construct sidewalks/pathways.

Cost:
G1 gravel, 3 pails -- Free
Sand, 3 pails -- Free
CHBs, 4in, assorted -- Free
Soil, 10 pails -- Free
Golden Espada, 2 pots -- Free
Moses, 2 pots -- Free
Bohol white stones, 2 pails - PHP50 ea
Eugenia, 2 pots -- PHP100 ea (medium, shaped, round)
Pokyante, 1 pot -- PHP200 (medium, shaped, round, with wire mesh trainer)
Green Dust, 2 pots -- PHP100 (medium, shaped, round)
White Angel, 4 pots -- PHP40 ea
Topeia, 8 pots -- PHP5 ea (small)
Forget Me Not, 6 pots -- PHP20 ea (small)
San Francisco, 2 pots -- PHP50 ea (medium)
Tea Plant, 4 pots -- PHP40 ea (large)

TOTAL COST -- PHP1,180

Mini Courtyard:



Soil, 10 pails -- Free
Grey Stones, 2 pails -- PHP50 ea
Bohol white stones, 2 pails -- PHP50 ea
Silver Wall, 3 pots -- Free
Dila-dila, Aglolima, Senante (?), 13 pots -- PHP40 ea

TOTAL COST -- PHP720

[jonielle]

I've just moved to my new house, and have been DIYing many things due to budgetary constraints.

Here's my recent project. Finished it this morning, before going to work.

LANDSCAPING:

Facade:
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http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...06170-Copy.jpg

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Mini Courtyard:

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...-Copy-Copy.jpg

ok na ok ka talaga sir lahat na ata nagawa mo sa bahay mo gusto ko sana makita yung mga furniture mo kaso di kita ma pm.

[NeoAnderson88]

I've just moved to my new house, and have been DIYing many things due to budgetary constraints.

Here's my recent project. Finished it this morning, before going to work.

LANDSCAPING:

Facade:
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...06172-Copy.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...06170-Copy.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...-Copy-Copy.jpg

The part with the G1 gravel, Bohol white stones and CHBs is temporary as the developer would still construct sidewalks/pathways.

Mini Courtyard:

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...-Copy-Copy.jpg

Hopefully, these plants would thrive and in a few weeks time, less soil would be visible. The variety and layering with the different leaf shapes/textures and flowers would then be visible as well.

I am still trying to scavenge rocks from around the village which would be suitable for landscaping. The facade only has 1 for now. I've seen lots of them along Governor's Drive. I am not sure if I would be allowed to get them though. These rocks when sold in gardens would cost PHP100 to PHP1,000 each.

The round Pokyante still needs its pedestal out of old kawali and some landscape rocks.

The two Eugenias at the side will be trained to be spiral in shape in a year.

[NeoAnderson88]

ok na ok ka talaga sir lahat na ata nagawa mo sa bahay mo gusto ko sana makita yung mga furniture mo kaso di kita ma pm.

Thanks. Email me at neoandersonmatrix88@gmail.com

[carlo_andrew]

neo! congrats! ang ganda! at parang bintana pa lang nakikita ko sa bahay mo, mukang magandang maganda na din! hehehe

[Justinus0501]

Neo,
Panalo to! Saan ka natuto ng mga ganitong skills?! Always wanted to do something like this, but never had the artistic inclination to even conceptualize a design. Good job!

I've just moved to my new house, and have been DIYing many things due to budgetary constraints.

Here's my recent project. Finished it this morning, before going to work.

LANDSCAPING:

Facade:
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...06172-Copy.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...06166-Copy.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...06170-Copy.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...opy-Copy-1.jpg

The part with the G1 gravel, Bohol white stones and CHBs is temporary as the developer would still construct sidewalks/pathways.

Cost:
G1 gravel, 3 pails -- Free
Sand, 3 pails -- Free
CHBs, 4in, assorted -- Free
Soil, 10 pails -- Free
Golden Espada, 2 pots -- Free
Moses, 2 pots -- Free
Bohol white stones, 2 pails - PHP50 ea
Eugenia, 2 pots -- PHP100 ea (medium, shaped, round)
Pokyante, 1 pot -- PHP200 (medium, shaped, round, with wire mesh trainer)
Green Dust, 2 pots -- PHP100 (medium, shaped, round)
White Angel, 4 pots -- PHP40 ea
Topeia, 8 pots -- PHP5 ea (small)
Forget Me Not, 6 pots -- PHP20 ea (small)
San Francisco, 2 pots -- PHP50 ea (medium)
Tea Plant, 4 pots -- PHP40 ea (large)

TOTAL COST -- PHP1,180

Mini Courtyard:

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...-Copy-Copy.jpg

Soil, 10 pails -- Free
Grey Stones, 2 pails -- PHP50 ea
Bohol white stones, 2 pails -- PHP50 ea
Silver Wall, 3 pots -- Free
Dila-dila, Aglolima, Senante (?), 13 pots -- PHP40 ea

TOTAL COST -- PHP720

[NeoAnderson88]

Neo,
Panalo to! Saan ka natuto ng mga ganitong skills?! Always wanted to do something like this, but never had the artistic inclination to even conceptualize a design. Good job!

Thanks, bro.

Di ako alam kung saan ako natuto. Basta ang gusto ko lang ay presentable o maganda ang finished product.

First, I checked the materials I have on hand and materials I could scavenged around the village para bawas gastos.

Then I checked for full sun variety plants. Iyong mga mabubuhay pa din maski tutok sa araw, at mas maganda at lilitaw ang kulay at namumulaklak kapag naaarawan. Mga partial sun or shade plants naman para sa courtyard ko.

I also checked for different textures and shapes of leaves, at kung gano sila kataas pag lumalago, at kung paano ba ang paglago, lateral ba o vertical. At kung ano ang magiging hitsura ng kabuuan kapag malago na in a few months.

Tapos ang color variety din. Although ok lang din naman ang mga halaman na walang bulaklak but with different textures and shapes, mas ok kung may iba't ibang kulay at shape ng bulaklak.

Kelangan iyong mga hindi din alagaing halaman. Low maintenance variety. Maski walang insecticide or fertilizer.

At ang pinakaimportante sa lahat. Dapat pasok sa budget.

I'm gonna edit my facade next week, to add more color. Will be adding creeper peanut plant with yellow flowers, dun sa harap ng hollow blocks.

[NeoAnderson88]

neo! congrats! ang ganda! at parang bintana pa lang nakikita ko sa bahay mo, mukang magandang maganda na din! hehehe

Salamat, bro. Di na pala pasaway ang status mo. Fairy godmama naman ang drama mo ngayon.

Hindi maganda ang bahay kubo ko. Swak lang.

[silkylace]

saan mo nabili yun bohol white stones? mura naman

[NeoAnderson88]

saan mo nabili yun bohol white stones? mura naman

Sa Rey Marketing Pasig. Sinabay ko when I bought the tiles for the whole house. At the time di ko alam kung saan ko gagamitin. Nakita ko lang na mura. I also bought other cheap stones and pebbles.

Dunno kung meron sa lahat ng branches.

Yung Bohol stones, iregular ang shape at diifferent sizes. At di masyadong maputi.

[truhousewife]

Sulit! Maganda lumabas ng idea nyo po.

[mitchlanie0204]

it is really very important that when you are going to have some improvements it is a budget-friendly. And the article shared by CastroRick, for sure that many people will have the chance to give their bright ideas on improving their house and lot.

[Justinus0501]

Thanks, bro.

Di ako alam kung saan ako natuto. Basta ang gusto ko lang ay presentable o maganda ang finished product.

First, I checked the materials I have on hand and materials I could scavenged around the village para bawas gastos.

Then I checked for full sun variety plants. Iyong mga mabubuhay pa din maski tutok sa araw, at mas maganda at lilitaw ang kulay at namumulaklak kapag naaarawan. Mga partial sun or shade plants naman para sa courtyard ko.

I also checked for different textures and shapes of leaves, at kung gano sila kataas pag lumalago, at kung paano ba ang paglago, lateral ba o vertical. At kung ano ang magiging hitsura ng kabuuan kapag malago na in a few months.

Tapos ang color variety din. Although ok lang din naman ang mga halaman na walang bulaklak but with different textures and shapes, mas ok kung may iba't ibang kulay at shape ng bulaklak.

Kelangan iyong mga hindi din alagaing halaman. Low maintenance variety. Maski walang insecticide or fertilizer.

At ang pinakaimportante sa lahat. Dapat pasok sa budget.

I'm gonna edit my facade next week, to add more color. Will be adding creeper peanut plant with yellow flowers, dun sa harap ng hollow blocks.

Ayos. Antagal mo rin sigurong nagresearch at nagplano ano? Sana eventually umabot din ako dyan. Balak ko rin mag-ikot sa mga plant stores in the future para mgka-idea ako kung ano ang magandang decorative plants. Pero for now, ang inaaral ko ay ang pagpapagawa ng kitchen at bedroom cabinets. Gusto ko yung idea mo ng mga floor to ceiling cabinets sa kwarto.

[NeoAnderson88]

Sulit! Maganda lumabas ng idea nyo po.

Salamat!

[NeoAnderson88]

Ayos. Antagal mo rin sigurong nagresearch at nagplano ano? Sana eventually umabot din ako dyan. Balak ko rin mag-ikot sa mga plant stores in the future para mgka-idea ako kung ano ang magandang decorative plants. Pero for now, ang inaaral ko ay ang pagpapagawa ng kitchen at bedroom cabinets. Gusto ko yung idea mo ng mga floor to ceiling cabinets sa kwarto.

Mmmm.... actually, hindi naman matagal. Kasi may mag nalandscape na din akong grotto at gardens ng pamilya/kapatids.

Iyang sa unit ko, biglaan lang. Kasi ang plano ko lang was to buy PHP500 worth of plants sa Canlalay, Binan, Laguna. Kala ko pwedeng isakay ko lang sa jeep. Eh madami na ang PHP500 na halaman na napili ko. So the garden suggested via trike na lang. Kaya lang sayang yung trike fare na PHP250 papuntang Carmona Estates. So pinuno ko na lang ang trike. Worth PHP2,180 ang nabili ko. At sobra pa sa facade and courtyard. Yung mga horse tails and another shaped pokyante, di ko pa nailalabas. Baka sa paso ko na lang ilalagay, pati na din ang iba ko pang silver wall, moses, golden espada, etc.

[NeoAnderson88]

MY MINI-COURTYARD WITH PATHWAY AND PLANT BED

Here's a glimpse of my Oakwood B house renovation. My courtyard with my DIY courtyard-rock garden-on-a-budget. With a glimpse of my kiddie pool-laundry area-homemade jacuzzi, removable metal stand for my herb garden, wash area-backyard sink, carport, gate.

BEFORE:


AFTER:


63 pieces Dubricon Red Rectangle concrete pavers at PHP11.92 each = PHP750.96

inexpensive Gray and Bohol riverstones from Rey Marketing = PHP300

leftover when I renovated my Nanay's garden-grotto
5 sacks of G1 gravel
4 sacks of sand

8 sacks of soil from the nearby street from the balcony footing excavations.

The stones and gravel were placed to be on the same surface level with the concrete pavers so that any part of the courtyard surface can be stepped on, and not just the red stepping blocks. The river stones surrounding the pavers may look slippery and loose, but they are actually locked in place by the pavers and the G1 gravel.

Nothing is fixed, so everything could be changed or moved around anytime. I might decide to replace the gravel and river stones with Frog grass in the future.

It took me about 4 hours to do this courtyard.

This courtyard that absorbs water during the rains and while doing laundry would also help in making the house less hotter. Had this space been concrete paved as well, it would be hot even in the evening, as concrete radiates heat. The open courtyard also lets in natural light and ventilation. Sunlight is a natural disinfectant.

And those are the main reasons for having this courtyard, incorporating the benefits that I could get from nature.

[BooRadley]

wow. what's that thingy on the left? do you plan to create a mini pond too?

[BooRadley]

oops sorry i failed to read its a kiddie pool. interesting

[NeoAnderson88]

wow. what's that thingy on the left? do you plan to create a mini pond too?

Actually, my original design was for a Koi pond but I realized it may be expensive and high maintenance and may be tempting for other pets/animals. And Koi pond would only serve 1 purpose. I am a sucker for multipurpose items/areas.

oops sorry i failed to read its a kiddie pool. interesting

Basically it's my enclosed laundry area. However, I found some Mariwasa bargain tiles that were used by a real estate developer in swimming pools. So it became a kiddie pool (cheaper than those inflatables in the long run). It is also equipped with showers and fountains/water shooters on two sides. So pwede na syang home-made jacuzzi. Pwede ding magbabad ang tropa habang may malamig na sanmig.

Here:



The guys didn't bother to remove the hose they've used in watering the plants.