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A year of varying degrees of lockdown has led most people to evaluate the quality of their interiors. Where once your home was a place to rest your head after a long day at work, it transformed into the only place you saw for days at a time.
Many found their space lacking, while many more viewed the lockdown as a chance to tackle the DIY projects they could rarely get around to in regular daily life.
In an interview with the BBC, Tim Rowbottom, managing director of Collier and Catchpole in Colchester, said: ‘We’ve seen more people buying things like fire bricks for pizza ovens and timber for gazebos and patios, and that sort of thing.
‘I’m sure there’s been lots of internal work going on as well, because of that rise in people working from home as people have had to make that space work for them.’
But while strict lockdowns might be winding down, that’s no reason to give up the DIY bug.
That’s why we’ve compiled this bite-sized list to help you identify some sections of your house you may have missed – and help you fix them.
- Replace those old wires
Not many people consider wiring when they’re putting together a DIY to do list, and with good reason. Unless you fancy a trip to A&E, most electrical jobs should be left firmly in the hands of professionals.
But one job you can tackle with reasonable confidence is replacing some of your old wiring with like-for-like newer versions.
Rewiring still requires a reasonable level of knowhow, but if you’re a dab hand with electricals then buying from Ormiston Wire is your best bet. The variety from their vast selection should help you find a perfect match.
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- Keep your floors protected
Picture the scene – you’ve spent all of lockdown painting your wooden floors a brilliant white, only to find them drenched in scuff marks a few months down the line.
The culprit? Your furniture.
To avoid scratches or scuffs from your chairs, tables and shelving, make some fabric covers for their feet.
If you want to make pads yourself, then you can repurpose any old fabric lying around the house, cut it into your desired shape, and attach it firmly to the furniture feet with strong adhesive.
Now you won’t suffer unsightly marks on your floors when you move your new sofa.
- Chuck that old curtain rail
A curtain rail might seem like a pointless item to replace if it’s still functional, but an old and worn out rail could remove the impact of your otherwise opulently decorated room.
Thankfully for your bank balance, a curtain rail is relatively cheap to replace, so don’t be afraid to shop around to bag a bargain.
Those were a few handy DIY tips to help you make the most of your home. How have you renovated your house during lockdown? Let us know in the comments!