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10 Eyesores Homeowners Actually Found a Genius Way to Fix
By Quai Betts,
6 days ago
A cheap and quick solution!
When things don't suit your home aesthetic or are just in too odd a position not to stand out in an unsightly way — there's usually a way to fix it. While some things should be left alone (don't cover power plus; fire fighters need to be able to access that in an emergency) — there are some pretty clever and totally safe eyesores you can fix without an issue. Check out 10 eyesores homeowners found a way to fix. From sheds to thermostats to weird beams, these ideas range from super simple to purely genius.
Which of these fixes would you apply in your own home?
After decorating her laundry room, it was PERFECT except for the exposed washer pipes that stuck out like three sore thumbs. She cut a hole in a wicker basket to cover it up while adding extra decor baubles to the space. You'd never know!
This mom hated the trash can in her kids' bedroom so she replaced it with this cool faux plant trash can.
Kudos to this mom for a very cool eyesore fix with this Amazon faux plant trashcan ! It's a total fake-out that you would have to give the heads up to guests about so they can find it, but it certainly looks better than a pile of trash that hasn't been taken out just yet. Mission complete! Now, getting your kids to take the trash out on their own without being told? Mission loading!
Cat mom, Ms. Frekle, hated having her cat litter box on display and came up with a wicker basket fix that looks super boho chic.
A cat litter box isn't always the most aesthetic thing in the house. This cat mom fixed that easily with a wicker basket cover that her cat can get in and out of as needed. It's cute but practical and fixed the eyesore issue! Watch the full tutorial here if you'd like to try it in your home!
Dopamine decor lover, thrifter, and DIYer Dani hates the "really ugly" AC duct beam that runs through her home so she decorated it with a golden dinosaur.
The first version of the shed was the epitome of an eyesore. However, this couple cleaned it up, gave it a fresh green paint job with red trim, and made it look brand new! They even added a cute wooden pergola above the garage door for climbing plants and vines! When those grow in, it'll be even more gorgeous. Eyesore, no more!
Another couple turned an in-ground pool that had been filled with dirt by previous owners into lanai
While having an in-ground pool can seem luxurious to some, plenty of people just don't want to deal with the maintenance that comes with it — evidenced by the former owners who filled it in with dirt instead. While this couple never got the chance to take a dip in the pool on their property, they did the next best thing by transforming it from a patch of ugly dirt into a cemented lanai they can furnish and use as a seating area for more backyard enjoyment.
It looks better and now they can actually use the space!
Home decor enthusiast Maggie McGaugh turned her grody vent into something way more aesthetic!
She replaced the old vent cover with a gold one that has a more unique pattern. It'll still support airflow; it's just no longer as ugly as it used to be. I consider that a win. How about you?
DIYer Candiss didn't love the clutter that constantly accumulated on one wall in her home, so she built a crate wall.
It's now holding the same stuff but in a way more organized way. The wooden crates (which she got from Michael's) also add a little extra warmth and charm to the wall and help her capitalize on vertical space.
Homeowner DramaQueen hated how her thermostat competed with her stunning wallpaper, so she came up with this cool frame solution.
Doesn't it look stunning? She created a frame that closes over the thermostat completely but opens up so she can still operate whenever she needs to. Clever and chic! Check out how to recreate this home thermostat painting in your home step-by-step.
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