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15 home upgrades you won't believe are this easy to install

Jan 19, 2019, 03:14 IST

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You've looked around your room and decided it's time for some upgrades. After getting some inspiration online and even seeing how your furniture or decor will look in your space, the new piece arrives at your door. The fun and games are over now. While the thought of a new couch or shelf is always exciting, the actual installation process is usually no walk in the park. 

It might require more tools than you expected or ones that you don't even own (but should), or contain convoluted instructions that just lead to frustration. 

We found furniture pieces and decor that take minimal effort to put together but still dazzle with maximum effect. No one would ever guess that it took you less than half an hour to install these home upgrades. 

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A floating shelf

Installing new shelves has never been easier. Just place, press, and hang this floating shelf into drywall without using any tools. The shelf can hold up to 15 pounds.

High & Mighty Floating Shelf, $22.97, available at Home Depot

A curtain rod

Available in bronze, nickel, and brass, this rod takes the hassle out of a frustrating process. Simply align the brackets to the window, secure the rod with curtains attached, and style your curtains to cover the hidden brackets.

Smart Rods Easy Install Drapery Window Rod, $26.61-$49.39 available at Target

A sofa

Each piece of this adaptable sofa comes in a separate box and you can assemble the whole thing, tool-free, in minutes. When it comes time to move, it's just as easy to disassemble.

Burrow Sofa, $1,195, available at Burrow

An armchair

Like Burrow's offerings, Campaign's furniture involves tool-free assembly. Choose from oak or maple legs and a variety of eye-catching colors. You can also change the color with a removable fabric kit.

Campaign Chair, $695, available at Campaign

A TV wall mount

Spend less time struggling to put your TV up and more time enjoying your shows on the big screen. The three-step installation process will place your TV 2.5" from the wall and you can tilt the mount up to 15 degrees.

ECHOGEAR Tilting TV Wall Mount With Low Profile Design for 32-70 inch TVs, $34.99, available at Amazon

Removable wallpaper

Changing your wallpaper is an instant way to transform your space. We like Sweet Pea Wall Design's options because they're gorgeous and don't leave residue when you peel them off.

SweetPeaWallDesign Tropical Hibiscus Removable Wallpaper, from $28, available at Etsy

Magnetic blinds

The magnets in these mini blinds are super strong, but you can still quickly snap the blinds on and off whenever necessary.

Magne Blind Aluminum Magnetic Mini Blinds, $44.95, available at Amazon

A picture hanger

Just push this small steel piece into drywall and you're ready to hang up to 40 pounds of art, photos, or mirrors.

High & Mighty Tool Free Picture Hanger, $4.47, available at Home Depot

A bed frame

This steel frame with wooden slats took me less than half an hour to put together, so I could sleep in elevated comfort right away. All the parts are clearly labeled, the slats attach to the frame with Velcro, and it comes with anti-slip pads to keep the mattress in place.

Zinus Modern Studio 14 Inch Platform Bed Frame, $77.44-$153.06, available at Amazon

An outlet shelf

Keep your electronics organized while saving space with this shelf. It's perfect for smart home devices and speakers. Installation is just like replacing an outlet cover.

ECHOGEAR Outlet Shelf, $23.99, available at Amazon

A shoe rack

When searching for a new shoe rack, I looked for ones that didn't require tools to assemble and have the ability to add more shelves to accommodate my future shoe purchases. This one fit the bill perfectly.

Seville Classics 3-Tier Resin Slat Utility Shoe Rack, $29.92, available at Amazon

An entertainment center

Complete your living room setup for only $20 and no tools. It can hold TVs of up to 80 pounds as well as storage cubes in the side compartments.

Mainstays No-Tool Assembly 3-Cube Entertainment Center for TVs up to 40", $24.99, available at Walmart

Carpet tiles

Changing an entire floor of carpet is tricky to do by yourself. Individual peel-and-stick carpet tiles are much easier to install.

Nance Industries 20" x 20" Carpet Tile in Assorted, $1.17/sq. ft., available at Wayfair

A wireless doorbell

This doorbell can be fixed to a door frame with the included screws or attached using adhesive tape. It uses batteries and includes 36 different ringtones.

1byone Easy Chime Wireless Doorbell Kit, $12.99, available at Amazon

Backsplash tiles

You can install your own backsplash with these peel-and-stick tiles that look like the real deal. You don't have to add extra glue and the patented clear Gel-O component ensures they'll never yellow or crack with time.

Smart Tiles Muretto Durango 10.20 in. W x 9.10 in. H Decorative Mosaic Wall Tile Backsplash (12-Pack), $99.98, available at Home Depot

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