There's a reason you had a contractor build your home; you didn't want to get your hands dirty. But the problem with new builds ? especially those built by a developer ? is that they can sometimes lack character.The post 7 Ridiculously Easy New Build DIYs appeared first on Freshome.com.

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. There’s a reason you had a contractor build your home; you didn’t want to get your hands dirty. But the problem with new builds ? especially those built by a developer ? is that they can sometimes lack character. Fortunately, if you think of your new build as a blank slate, there’s a lot you can do to add personality. The good news" Your new home doesn’t need a drastic renovation. A few super simple weekend new build DIYs can go a long way in making your house a home. Grab your paintbrush and a hammer and you’re just a few hours away from your dream house.A framed mirror adds warmth to your bathroom. Image: MirrorMateFrame up your mirrorsBuilders want to keep their homes as neutral as possible. Erring on the side of vanilla can mean you miss out on architectural details. Some of the biggest culprits are your bathroom mirrors, which are probably unframed slab mirrors that take up a lot of your bathroom wall space. Framing your mirrors is a simple way to add texture, color and personality to your bathrooms. Just measure, cut an...