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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Home DIY Projects To Keep You Busy

If you have more time on your hands at the moment, which is most likely due to this ongoing pandemic then you are probably spending more time at home than ever before. It might be worthwhile then to do all the necessary DIY jobs that you always need to get round to doing but never have time to complete. It might also add some value to your property keeping everything up to date. Now is the perfect opportunity to keep yourself busy when you are not working from home. 


Freshen Up the Walls

Now is the ideal time to redecorate any rooms in your home that need a freshen up with a new coat of paint. You might either be repainting in the same color or you can opt for something different to create a new look. 


Get The Toolbox Out 

GThere might be several small DIY jobs to do around the home that involve getting your toolbox out to tweak a few things. Fixing a wonky shelf, fasten a loose handle on the kitchen cabinet, restaple the fabric material on a chair, or oil any squeaky hinges. 



Get Professionals For Specialist Jobs

Things like electrical work which will involve changing light fixtures are certainly something that will involve the expertise of a professional. It will certainly be worth checking to ensure all the wiring is up to date too. Also, it is ideal to make sure that your heater is in top condition particularly before the cold winter months arrive. The last thing you want is to have problems when it turns very cold. This will certainly be useful if you need to sell your house fast as you can highlight how essential electrical and plumbing work is all up to date and in line with current regulations. 


Quick Bathroom Fixes

After a while, the sealant around the edge of your bath or basin can start to wear down and blacken over time when the water gathers underneath it. So when you know you are not going to use the shower for most of the day, it is a quick and easy job to apply a new coating of sealant around the grooves to prevent any more water from getting in and keep it looking fresh. 



Garden Time

If you are doing DIY jobs around the interior of your home then you might as well do the exteriors too. You could get rid of any pesky weeds that pop up on the lawn, plant some flowers and then create a small patch to grow some seasonal fruit and vegetable plants. 


You could also ensure the condition of the grass is in good condition by reseeding any bald or dry patches and watering it well. Any fences might be looking a little tired from the winter weather so you could paint these to freshen them up and fix any boards that are out of place. 

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