{"id":1235962,"date":"2025-02-28T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1235962"},"modified":"2025-02-28T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T18:30:00","slug":"seven-home-upgrades-that-require-zero-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1235962","title":{"rendered":"Seven Home Upgrades That Require Zero Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A lot of folks want to upgrade their homes with a remodel, renovation, or smaller project. But cost is always a factor (and a barrier)\u2014the average renovation cost for a house is over $50,000<\/a>. Those costs drive a lot of folks to watch way too many home improvement shows<\/a> and attempt do-it-yourself transformations, but those kinds of DIY projects require money, too\u2014not to mention some basic skills and at least a few tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not someone who\u2019s comfortable swinging a hammer or plugging in a power drill\u2014or someone who doesn\u2019t even own<\/em> a hammer or a power drill\u2014the idea of upgrading your house might seem impossible unless you\u2019ve got that spare 50 grand. But there are numerous ways you can upgrade your house without the need for any tools whatsoever.<\/p>\n

Towel racks<\/h2>\n

If your bathroom or kitchen needs a place to hang towels and you don\u2019t trust yourself to drill holes, hammer in screw anchors, and drive some screws home, you don\u2019t have to: You can pick up some Command towel racks for both hand towels<\/a> and bath towels<\/a>. As you can see in this video<\/a>, they pop on your walls using the same Command strips you find for hooks and other products (these are water-resistant for obvious reasons). While using a level might make this installation a little easier, you can actually download a bubble level app<\/a> for your phone<\/a> that will work in a pinch, or just eyeball it\u2014the good news is that your towel rack will be relatively easy to remove and reset if you mess it up.<\/p>\n

Lighting<\/h2>\n

There are a lot of options for upgrading the lighting situation in your house that don\u2019t require any wiring, cutting, or wall opening. Lights like these rechargeable LED lights<\/a> have magnets built in so you can slap them onto metal surfaces for instant, no-tool installation, as well as an adhesive backing so you can attach them under wood cabinets or onto walls. They\u2019re motion-activated, so they can act as nightlights, closet lights, or kitchen work lights. And these stick-on lights<\/a> are programmable and come with a remote control to make your kitchen feel truly futuristic.<\/p>\n

You can also find ceiling lights like this one<\/a> that adhere to the ceiling without any tools, giving you the ability to add an overhead light to any room without hiring an electrician or drilling into your ceiling.<\/p>\n

Floating shelves<\/h2>\n

Need some shelving for light storage? The High & Mighty shelf<\/a> requires no tools and can hold up to 20 pounds of stuff (there\u2019s also a 25-pound version<\/a>). It even supplies its own level as part of the installation packaging, so all you have to do is stick the guide to the wall, push the brackets in using just your muscles, and hang the shelf. It\u2019s a super easy way to add some attractive storage to your walls without drilling 1,000 holes.<\/p>\n

Grout pens<\/h2>\n

Is the grout in your shower or kitchen backsplash looking a little dirty? You don\u2019t need a grout saw, float, or even a stiff brush to clean it up or replace it. If the grout\u2019s still in good physical shape, you can brighten it up in no time with a grout pen like this<\/a>. You can find grout markers in a variety of colors<\/a>, so you can clean up or transform just about any grout line in your house sans tools. Check the directions before you buy, though\u2014some grout markers only work on unsealed grout, so if your grout has been sealed they may not work properly.<\/p>\n

Peel-and-stick everything<\/h2>\n

Peel-and-stick stuff has come a long way, and are a powerful way to reinvent any space without the need for tools or extensive renovations. Technically they\u2019re not entirely<\/em> tool-free, as you will probably need a pair of scissors to size these materials to your space, but since most people possess and know how to use a pair of scissors, I’m allowing it.<\/p>\n