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Ever run an obstacle course while simultaneously trying to herd cats, juggle flaming batons and recite the alphabet backward? Then you might have a good idea of what it's like to take on a home renovation project while your kids are home.
It's clumsy, messy and, at times, downright impossible. But involving your kids in home maintenance is a great way to keep an eye on them while making some much-needed updates to your home.
Plus, it allows you to spend quality family time together. Not to mention it offers your children an outlet for all of that excess energy. Here are several DIY home improvement projects that can be fun for the whole family.
Painting the Home's Interior
Painting is the perfect DIY home improvement project. Though arming your kids with paint may seem like a horrifying idea at first, it can actually be fun. That is if you cover the floor and move anything you would like to remain its original color 😉
Fittingly, many kids have experience with painting. While their proficiency may be limited to finger painting and simple brush strokes, they are still familiar with the concept. They would likely enjoy the opportunity to work with such a large canvas.
Just make sure mom or dad tapes up the baseboards and offers a quick tutorial on how to prevent dripping!
DIY Home Improvement by Removing Old Carpet
Since children love destruction, the dismantling and rolling up of the carpet is something they should naturally excel at. Let an adult handle the slicing, then allow them full reign to yank up the old carpet.
This DIY home improvement project is perfect for rowdy boys!
If your kids are more dexterous, they can use a rubber mallet or pry bar. Just make sure the pint-sized wrecking crew is equipped with safety gear, like eye protectors and gloves.
Kitchen Backsplashes Can be a Great DIY Home Improvement Project
If more involved renovations are on your to-do list, let the adults handle the removal of the old unit first. Then allow the kids to get creative with the new backsplash. If you've decided on a multi-colored mosaic backsplash, for example, the kids can work together to assemble the tiles on a sheet.
This DIY home improvement project not only replete with artistic flair but can be completed by one child or through family teamwork. If you think they are up for it, they can even assist in tile placement and grouting.
Installation of the new range will cover any “oopsies” near the bottom of the mosaic tiles, but don't forget to cover the range itself from potential “oh-no's” to come.
Any costly or large-scale renovations, particularly those associated with a major appliance, is an investment. This means you should protect it with a trusted home warranty to cover any repair or replacement costs, especially when you have children.
For home renovations and improvements you have in the works, keep in mind that it may be easier (and more fun) to involve your children in the work, rather than trying to work around them. Just remember safety comes first. All of mommy's little helpers should be supervised at all times to prevent mishaps and messes!
Keep your children involved in the DIY home improvement project from start to end, prep to clean-up, and those home improvement projects you have in mind could evolve from tedious to treasured memories.
What home improvement projects do your kids like to help with?
Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.
Kids always want to ‘help’ so you might as well find a way to include them, lol. Plus, it gives them confidence and makes them feel useful. We all need that.
Some great memories of my hubby doing housework with our daughter. They worked together from when she was a young age. When she’s home on break from college, they do some work still. Painting, changing light switches, making shevles, etc. are some things they have done.
Thanks for sharing this. When you’re a child going through a home renovation, it can be frustrating having to watch your step or avoid an entire room for some time. Finding safe, easy ways like this to get children involved in the process could make them feel better about having so much going on around them, especially if it’s in a room they’re used to going in and out of often.
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A great way to include everyone in the family is a good DIY project! Thanks for sharing these ideas!
A good DIY home improvement project is a great way for the whole family to bond
Kids always want to ‘help’ so you might as well find a way to include them, lol. Plus, it gives them confidence and makes them feel useful. We all need that.
That’s very true! It’s way better to set them up to be constructive than destructive lol
Definitely planning to do some small home improvement for the bathrooms in the near future
What do you want to change in your bathrooms?
Got to fix the faucets, and get some new toilet seat.
When need to fix a faucet too. It keeps leaking.
Some great memories of my hubby doing housework with our daughter. They worked together from when she was a young age. When she’s home on break from college, they do some work still. Painting, changing light switches, making shevles, etc. are some things they have done.
Sounds like your hubby is pretty handy. I can’t wait for my kids to start woodworking with their dad!
Thanks for sharing this. When you’re a child going through a home renovation, it can be frustrating having to watch your step or avoid an entire room for some time. Finding safe, easy ways like this to get children involved in the process could make them feel better about having so much going on around them, especially if it’s in a room they’re used to going in and out of often.