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Added living space
Notes:
- Adding more living space to a property is a common home renovation. Extending the space you have around your home is a great way to improve what you already have and add value to your property.
- However, this can be a pricey project, so if you need a loan for home improvements, be sure to check out OneMain Financial.
- What could be DIY and should not:
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Do have a go at decking:
If you want a place to enjoy your garden or a space to gather with friends in the yard, have a go at building your own deck area.
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Don’t attempt an extension:
If you need an extra bedroom, a study, or a sunny conservatory, leave this scale of building work to the professionals.
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Take out the tool box
Notes:
- If you are itching to take out your toolbox, there are lots of things you can have a go at and some you shouldn’t even consider.
- What could be DIY and what should not:
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Do put up book shelves:
Putting up shelves or even building a complete bookshelf should provide enough of a challenge for a novice.
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Don’t start taking out walls:
Determining whether a wall is needed structurally and what you need to do if it is, is a job only a trained professional should tackle.
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New bathroom
Notes:
- If you are renovating your bathroom, you can definitely make a saving by doing some, but not all, of the work yourself.
- What could be DIY and what should not:
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Do retile:
For an instant restyle, changing the tiles around your tub or sink is an effective upgrade and definitely a job you could consider having a go at yourself.
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Don’t replace the pipes:
When it comes to plumbing, the expense of getting something wrong, causing leaks, or worse, just isn’t a risk worth taking.
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Decorating jobs
Notes:
- Giving your rooms a facelift doesn’t always require paying someone to do the job for you. What could be DIY and what should not:
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Do paint walls and woodwork:
If you have a steady hand and attention to detail, you can tackle some painting jobs yourself.
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Don’t install molding:
Working at heights, perfecting corners, and ensuring the neatest finish means molding is better left to a professional painter and decorator.
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In the garden
Notes:
- There are plenty of gardening tasks you can safely carry out for yourself, but some are simply not worth the peril. It displays as a small decor piece that adds to your garden landscaping.
- What could be DIY and what should not:
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Do cut back shrubs:
Do your research and find out the best time to prune and you can confidently cut back shrubs and even relocate plants around the garden.
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Don’t try to remove a tree:
Tree surgeons are well trained and have all the necessary equipment for safely removing branches or entire trees, so it’s best to leave this job to them.
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