Installing crown mouldings are an easy hack if you're looking to easily elevate any room in your house, like this gorgeous <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen</a> renovation from <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Save My Reno</a></em>'s Sabrina Smelko. Not sure where to start? We've got your back with this video, as the <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/worst-to-first/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Worst to First</a></em> team walk you through <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/worst-to-first/videos/how-to-install-crown-moulding/1541365315715/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">installing crown moulding</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2021-1942522/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backsplash, Tile, Cabinetry: The 15 Top Kitchen Trends for 2021</a>

Pre-made curtain panels are a low-cost option and simple to install, but if you want to get crafty and personalize your curtains like these <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/photos/how-save-my-reno-mixes-old-and-new-updates-to-brighten-a-family-space-1937225/#currentSlide=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">these <em>Save My Reno</em> beauties</a>, watch this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/videos/diy-painted-drapes/eee15508-63c8-11ea-a816-8697e5416935/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DIY tutorial for the how-to</a>.

Yearning for a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DIY</a> project to get you through the gloomy winter months? Try your hand at crafting storage benches, like this simple design from the <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a></em>' Brian McCourt and Sarah Keenleyside. Not sure how to get started? The stars demonstrate three creative ways. Watch the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/videos/backyard-builds-diy-storage-solutions/1465711171780/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full video</a> for a little inspiration. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/pinterest-predicts-home-decor-trends-2021-1944651/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinterest Predicts 12 of the Most Popular Home Decor Trends for 2021</a>

As we spend more time indoors, our carpets are taking a beating, especially on staircases. Throw out old carpeting and hunt for a new runner, like they did in this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/old-carpet-on-your-stairs-heres-a-diy-makeover-to-bring-them-new-life-1944262/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">step-by-step old stairs' makeover</a>. Come <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/ultimate-spring-cleaning-checklist-1937104/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spring cleaning</a> time, you'll be glad you've crossed this oft-neglected task off your to-do list.

We know it can be a tedious task, but you'll be so happy you tackled this minor <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">renovation</a> during the winter doldrums. Whether you're replacing existing baseboards or adding them for the first time, the benefits are numerous, from helping prevent water damage to concealing hardwood floor gaps. The <em>Worst to First</em> team show you <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/worst-to-first/videos/how-to-install-baseboards-like-a-pro/1526591043612/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to install baseboards like a pro</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/2021-pantone-colours-of-the-year-1944625/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Ways to Incorporate the 2021 Pantone Colours of the Year Into Your Home</a>

Forget store-bought: Save some money and let your creativity shine through by making your own <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/dining-rooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dining room</a> or <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">living room</a> pendant lights. Check out this <em>Save My Reno</em> video for a step-by-step guide for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/videos/diy-decanter-pendant-lights/929975363553/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DIY decanter pendant lights</a>.

When it comes to kitchen redesigns and renovations, one of the most oft-neglected features to update includes the humble <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/standout-kitchen-sinks-1943651/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sink</a>. (Ditto for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bathroom</a> overhauls.) But who said you had to wait for a full-blown reno to switch out your sinks? For inspiration, this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/eco-conscious-montreal-colour-1931499/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen from a Montreal home tour</a> features a stunning matte black circular sink that is both chic and functional.

The perfect winter home reno projects often start in the kitchen. It's easy to overlook <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/hottest-kitchen-cabinet-trends-2021-1943746/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cabinet</a> doors and hardware, so this time make it the first place you focus on. Painting old cabinet doors is one of the most inexpensive glow ups you can give to your house – and while you're at it, why not update the hardware to sleek handles, as seen in this beauty from <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love it Or List it Vancouver</a></em>. Watch the full video as the <em>Worst to First</em> team walk you through <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/worst-to-first/videos/how-to-refinish-cabinet-doors/1526585411995/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">refinishing cabinet doors</a>.

Although exterior stairs will have to wait until the last of the snow has melted, start by giving your interior ones a fresh update (on a budget, of course). Give your staircase a new lease on life by painting treads, risers, spindles, and/or handrails. Watch as the <em>Save My Reno</em> team walks you through <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/videos/diy-stair-refurbish-/bb07dfc0-5321-11ea-b808-0e0ccc8a1e08/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to refurbish your stairs</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/renovate-space-under-your-stairs-1931402/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Genius Ways to Renovate the Space Under Your Stairs</a>

Alright, so it's not <em>technically</em> a renovation in a traditional sense, but making your own headboard is a cost-effective (and easy) way to elevate your <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bedroom</a>. Whether you go big or go small, it's the perfect project to keep you occupied as you wait for spring. Not sure how to get started? The <em>Save My Reno</em> team walk you through a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/videos/diy-headboard/941363267626/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DIY headboard here</a>.