This is a collaborative post
If you’re anything like us, an unexpected afternoon spent waiting at home often means you notice cobwebs, cracks and calamities in every nook and cranny – leading to desperate deep cleans or calls to your trusted tradesperson.
Lockdown has magnified this phenomenon massively – so much so that some of us are actually moving to a new house rather than attempting reasonable renovations.
If too much time at home has got you antsy about your abode, there are plenty of steps you can take to restore your household harmony, but it’s important to manage expectations and not take on ambitious tasks which you’ve no aptitude for.
With that in mind, in true Blue Peter style we’ve cobbled together a list of seven DIY do’s and don’ts from bits and bobs we found lying around the internet and glued them together in one gorgeous finished article – enjoy!
Do paint your interiors
Paint is inexpensive compared to major renovations but it can have a powerful effect on your household ambience – try this Pantone colour finder if you’re struggling for inspiration.
Don’t paint a mural
Unless you’re a professional artist or highly talented amateur, your attempt at a large, colourful mural that stretches the length of your hallway will be a talking point for all the wrong reasons!
Do clean your carpets
You’ll be amazed at how fresh and fabulous your carpets look after a proper clean – it enhances the whole home. Hire a machine online from Rug Doctor and prepare for a satisfying transformation.
Don’t try to lay new carpets yourself
Buying a new carpet and installing it yourself might seem like a superb money saver. And how hard can it really be? Try it for yourself – if you don’t mind a carpet with more ups and downs than the Yorkshire dales, you’ll be fine.
Do buy new internal doors
New doors are an amazing way to switch up your household feng shui without knocking down walls and creating new windows – order online from artisan suppliers like Oakwood Doors and your new portal can be delivered in a few days.
Don’t hang your door yourself
We know that there are instructional videos and articles online, but this is one task that’s best left to the professionals, otherwise you risk making a right royal mess of it.
Do fit blackout blinds on your Velux-style windows
Getting blackout blinds fitted to Velux-style windows can be expensive. But this genuinely is a job you can complete for yourself with minimum effort. Order your size and colour from Roof Blinds and follow the simple instructions.
So there you have it – a septet of superb DIY do’s and don’ts that can transform your home for minimum hassle right now.
A change is as good as a holiday, so these minor revamps can have major positive effects.
That said, if you’d rather forget the whole plan and use the cash for for a fortnight in Fuerteventura instead, we don’t blame you at all!
That’s our list! Share your own DIY do’s and don’ts in the comments section.