Fixing up your home might seem a little daunting — it can cost a lot, and you might not even know where to begin. Luckily, you don’t have to be the ultimate DIYer or have a large budget to undertake some simple tasks. According to home experts like interior designers and handymen, you only need to fill your cart with a few helpful (and budget-friendly) Amazon finds to start upgrading your place — minimum effort required.

Adding solar lights to your yard can change the vibe of your dim outdoor space, points out Tyler Hull, co-owner of Bubblegum Flooring. “Solar-powered yard lights will illuminate any garden you are working on, as well as your walkway, without any wires or electricity,” says Hull. He recommends opting for these solar pathway lights, which charge within six to eight hours of sunlight and come on automatically at dusk. When illuminated, they’ll run for as long as 12 hours, and they’re easy to stick along a pathway with the included plastic stakes.

Like Hull’s recommendation for wireless, electricity-free solar lights, these trending solar garden lights offer wire-free lighting. This pack of two firefly-inspired lights will bring 16 warm-white bulbs for illuminating dim garden spaces. One unit features eight bulbs attached to flexible wires that gently sway in the wind and a discreet solar panel attached to the base.

“Indoor plants are a simple but effective way to bring energy, life, and color into your home,” Hull explains. “Their presence not only improves air quality but also brings an earthy, natural touch to your surroundings that can be quite calming.” He recommends this live houseplant collection, which features three easy-to-grow varieties, such as snake plants, begonia, or fern species that are 8 to 10 inches tall. These are small enough to keep on a desk or coffee table and are available in different sizes and varieties, too, including nursery pot options.

“Often, [removable wallpaper’s] patterns and interest can be added to a room without a long-term commitment,” says Hull, who adds that this removable brand is an excellent choice for renters or homeowners who want a quick update. Use this grass-weave peel-and-stick wallpaper to bring visual and minimalist texture to your space. It’s available in neutral shades like beige or a pop of color like blue, green, or turquoise, and it comes off easily, leaving no damage behind.

Julie Hayward, realtor with Keller Williams, says “stay with a neutral tone, our favorite is a greige (our professional stagers we work with love this too) — this is a mix of beige & gray, so it will pick up both warm and cool tones.” These satin pillowcases feature a pretty........

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