When we need to do some decorating or repairs in our home, most of us ask ourselves if we could take on the job all on our own. There is a good reason why many of us ask this question - it can save us a lot of money! Even if you do need to buy the materials and tools to do some DIY work yourself, you will still find that it ends up a lot more affordable than hiring a handyman to do it all for you. But can you really do most of your home DIY on your own? Here are some jobs that are actually a lot easier for you to do than you might have originally thought.
Hanging A New Door
Lots of people end up calling out a professional to hang a new door for them. This could be when they have bought a new door or when they just need their current one rehanging so that it fits into the door frame a lot better. However, there really is no need to pay for professional help as it really is very simple to do this on your own. Just make sure there is someone with you who can help you lift up the door as you fit it into the frame. You don’t need any special equipment; just make sure that you have the correct screwdriver that fits the screws.
Laying New Flooring
For years, we have constantly been told that only professional carpet fitters can lay carpets correctly. Sure, they have all the proper tools at their disposal, but this doesn’t mean that it is a totally impossible job for you to do. Most carpet shops will deliver yours with some fitting instructions, and there are even carpet-fitting courses you might like to take part on. Of course, if you decide to go with a different kind of flooring, such as wood or parquet, you should also be able to lay these with ease.
Making Your Own Furniture
You also shouldn’t have to spend hundreds on new furniture. In fact, more and more people are now making their very own pieces. There are now lots of modern materials like veneered plywood that help make carpentry easy for novices and people who have never attempted to make their own furniture before. If you want to start off small, though, you might want to keep things simple by repurposing an old item of furniture. For instance, you could take the back off an old chair and turn the base into a vintage-style coffee table!
Unblocking A Drain
At the first sign of plumbing problems - which is very often a blocked drain - most people run for their local plumber! However, there is plenty you can do to solve this problem. First of all, pour some bicarbonate of soda and boiling water down the drain to dislodge the block. If that doesn’t work, using a plunger should bring it all up.
As you can see, you might not need a handyman just yet...