While many have the desire to upgrade their home, some fall short of reaching their goals due to a lack of financial resources.

If hiring professional help is not in the cards, you have two options:

• Put the project off for the time being
• Do it yourself

Even though you may not have much DIY experience, there are several projects you can take on without the assistance of a professional. Here are three of the best to consider:

1. Painting. This is one of the simplest DIY upgrades, so there is no point in hiring a professional until you give it a try on your own.

Interior painting projects are typically easier than exterior, being that you are not likely to reach extreme heights. Either way, however, you only need some basic supplies and a good bit of time to complete the job.

2. Landscaping. Are you interested in planting new trees? How about weeding your yard? No matter what types of changes you are hoping to make to your landscape, getting your hands dirty is often times the best way to achieve the desired results.

As long as you have a plan and are willing to put in the work, it will not be long before your landscaping is improved and you are happy that that you didn’t hire a professional.

3. Flooring. This DIY home upgrade is a bit more advanced than others, but far from impossible. More people today than ever before are installing wood, laminate, and tile floors on their own.

This project takes more prep work and knowledge than others, so make sure you know exactly what you are doing before moving forward.

These are just three of the many DIY home upgrades that can save you money. Why hire a professional when you have what it takes to do the job on your own?