Skyrocketing prices have you abandoning major home projects in 2025? Here are some high-impact but low-cost projects you can take on instead.
5 Tariff-Proof Home Improvement Projects to Tackle in 2025
Published on Mar. 21, 2025
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Leveling the Yard
Leveling a yard is an important but often neglected landscaping project that requires little in the way of materials—mostly, you just need dirt. By leveling your yard, you can improve drainage, prevent erosion and make your lawn easier to mow. The project won’t cost you much, but it will require hard work and heavy lifting. Try to enlist a helper or two before starting off.
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Clean Your Doors
When was the last time you cleaned your doors? You might not have even noticed how dirty your doors have gotten over time. Once you spot the grime, though, you’ll immediately want to remove your doors from their hinges and scrub them back to their former glory. All you need is a scrubber and some hot, soapy water.
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Add Plants To Your Landscape
Construction materials are set to get more expensive, but plants and other landscaping materials should be relatively unaffected— especially if you buy them locally. Head to a nearby greenhouse and pick up some shrubs or flowers to add to your landscape. You’d be surprised how much adding just a few ornamental plants can improve the look of an entire yard.
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General Home Maintenance
If tariffs have blown up the budget for your planned kitchen remodel, don’t worry. You can always postpone your major projects until prices return to normal. Until then, spend your time fixing things around the house that directly impact your quality of life, like installing new lighting, adding some shelving and organizing your garage.
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Focus on Small Improvements
You don’t need to remodel to improve your home entirely. Small incremental changes add up, slowly transforming the look of a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom without needing large-scale changes. For example, adding new, fancier hardware to your cabinets gives them an upgraded look without needing entirely new cabinets. Installing a new showerhead in your shower can give you a spa-like experience without turning your entire bathroom into a spa. Focus on minor improvements, and you’ll soon see a significant change in your home.
