Updating and improving the interior of your home doesn't have to be an all or nothing plan. You can start with a small project and then work your way up to a larger one. The following interior how-tos are just a few of the best home improvement projects for the average do-it-yourselfers to tackle.

1. Coordinate new bathroom fittings with your current fixtures and add vanity lighting to update your bath. The time and expense involved to update your bathroom fittings is minimal compared to the visual return you will receive.
2. Paint a room for a fresh new look. A new coat of paint will make a world of difference in the look and feel of your home. By carefully preparing your room for painting, you will be able to achieve a professional-looking finish that will make you step back and say, "Wow!"
3. Add a little bit extra to your walls with a faux finish. The faux finish center offers how-to information and tips on many different types of finishes to complement your room's decor.
4. Ceiling fans are both functional and decorative. They are particularly useful in the summer, since they effectively reduce energy usage while creating a cool breeze. They can also be used in the winter to gently pull heated air away from the ceiling where it tends to collect.
5. Easily maintained, ceramic tile may be just the look you want for your bathroom, kitchen or foyer. Installation is not particularly difficult, but it does require preparation and some patience. With the different sizes and tile finishes available, the final look of a new tiled floor or wall will make a dramatic difference.
6. Install adjustable wire shelving in your garage, workshop or closet for increased space and tidiness. Once the adjustable wire shelving is installed, you can easily change the configuration in the future, if needed.
7. Divide a large room, like a basement, with a non-load bearing wall. You'll create two rooms that can be used for different functions.
8. Install moulding in your home to provide a regal touch. Mouldings hide slight imperfections where corners meet, join materials of varying thickness and gives a room a finished look. Mouldings also help make a transition from different materials such as paint and wallpaper.
9. There are simple and inexpensive steps that you can take to make your home more energy efficient. These solutions often bring big returns. From wrapping hot water pipes to replacing furnace filters, these suggestions will benefit the environment as well as the family piggy bank.
10. If you've been thinking of updating your kitchen cabinets, why not do it this weekend? It's easier (and less expensive) than you might think. With a little elbow grease and creativity, you can give your kitchen cabinets a face lift and create the effect of an entire remodel.