5 Home Projects You’ll Never Need Help with Again, Ranked from “Easy” to “Sounds Hard, but I Got This!”
There are few things more satisfying than a good DIY. Whether you’re hanging a gallery wall or installing cabinets, completing a new project is about more than what it will add to your space. It’s also about getting creative, making your space uniquely your own, and feeling accomplished — especially when you’ve busted out skills you didn’t know you had. Get a couple of projects under your belt, and you’ll be wielding power tools like a pro!
If a new project has you feeling a little intimidated, let DREMEL® Blueprint tools boost your confidence. The DREMEL® Blueprint line is approachable, convenient, and versatile. These user-friendly heroes are designed for DIY enthusiasts just like you and complement each other very well for all types of home projects.
Multi-functional and intuitively designed for the way we DIY, DREMEL® Blueprint tools can help you tackle just about any project, whatever your skill level. Here are five projects you can totally ace with just two tools.
Easy: Hanging a Gallery Wall
A good gallery wall fits together like a puzzle, combining different visuals, shapes, and textures to create an ever-evolving expression of your style. The DREMEL® Blueprint Multi-Drill can take you from start to finish, with a drill base, built-in stud finder, and mountable laser level. Plan your layout, perfect your spacing, and hang art in one fell swoop. If you want to add a picture rail or floating shelf, use the DREMEL® Blueprint Portable Saw Station to cut it to size or even construct your own. Its intuitive design lets you jump right in without a steep learning curve.
I Could Probably Do That: Mounting a TV
A wall-mounted TV gives you more flexibility for viewing and frees up space in your room, which is especially ideal for small spaces. Turn your Multi-Drill horizontally, press flush to the wall, and activate the stud finder. Then use the drill and driver bits to secure your mount in the appropriate location. The detachable laser level, which mounts on the wall with included reusable putty, will help ensure correct positioning before you attach the TV.
Let Me Try: Installing Trim
Shoe molding, chair rail, picture frame molding: These little accents deliver big style. With the Portable Saw Station, you can cut trim to size right on the spot and quickly change cuts for mitered corners and beveled edges. And it really is portable: Set it up anywhere and store it neatly when you’re done. Use the Multi-Drill laser level to align your pieces for clean lines and easy installation. (Not sure what any of these words mean? Product quick start guide videos will walk you through it!)
Not as Scary as I Expected: Installing Flooring
Fresh new hardwood or vinyl flooring can give a room new life, and you can definitely install it yourself! The Portable Saw Station has secure guide rails to help you make clean, precise, and professional-looking cuts. Plus, the multi-material saw blade that comes mounted on the saw is ideal for any wood-based flooring installation applications. (Remember: Measure twice, cut once!) Pack it up for easy movement across the project area.
Sounds Hard, but I Got This: Installing Cabinets
Have big dreams of a kitchen refresh? Installing new kitchen cabinets yourself is an advanced-but-totally-doable project. Use the Multi-Drill’s built-in stud finder to mark the most secure spots for hanging. The laser level mount is easy to detach and reattach, so you can ensure that your markings are straight both horizontally and vertically. Then just pop it back into the Multi-Drill base, choose the appropriate bits, and start drilling and fastening. The compact Portable Saw Station helps with any cabinet fill strips or finishing trim.