{"id":4695,"date":"2017-05-26T00:00:01","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T00:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/8-home-improvement-tasks-you-can-tackle-on-a-weekend\/"},"modified":"2017-05-27T03:09:05","modified_gmt":"2017-05-27T03:09:05","slug":"8-home-improvement-tasks-you-can-tackle-on-a-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/8-home-improvement-tasks-you-can-tackle-on-a-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"8 home improvement tasks you can tackle on a weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weekends are for sleep-ins, long walks, playing sport and of course, DIY.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From painting<\/a> a fence to building a garden bed, there are lots of projects do-it-yourself enthusiasts can complete in a single weekend.<\/p>\n

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Tasks to do around the house may seem daunting, but not when you chip away at it over the weekend.\u00a0Picture: Realestate.com.au<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ozito Industries\u2019 national training manager Andrew Murray says a weekend provides plenty of time for keen DIYers to complete simple jobs around the home \u2013 and it\u2019s rewarding to boot.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn recent years, there\u2019s been a definite shift in Australia towards DIY.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are more and more people willing to have a go, and there are more products available tailored to the DIY market too, like \u201call-in-one\u201d packs which have all the things you might need for a specific project,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe increasing popularity of renovation shows, online tutorials and social media channels, as well as big players in the hardware space \u2013 like Ozito \u2013 offering step-by-step advice and guidance, have all played a role in that change,\u201d Murray says.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople now feel empowered to tackle jobs around the house, where maybe before they might have called in a professional for even small jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0How to: Fix common problems around the home<\/strong><\/p>\n

For most Aussies, the weekend is the logical time to tackle such projects.<\/p>\n

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You can do things as simple as painting a fence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

8\u00a0home improvement tasks that can be \u201cknocked over in a weekend\u201d:<\/h2>\n

1. Painting a room yourself can save you hundreds, and it doesn\u2019t need to take too long. Get your power sander out and you can prep an entire fence or large room in a couple of hours.<\/p>\n

2. Often prized photos and degrees are left languishing in dusty drawers. If you\u2019ve got a free weekend and a drill you can make this job a breeze and have your proudest moments on display.<\/p>\n

3. Raised garden beds improve drainage and deter pests, making them great for growing flowers, herbs and vegetables. With some railway sleepers, timber screws, a circular saw and drill, you can create an eye-catching garden feature that will age gracefully.<\/p>\n

4. Replacing worn or out-of-style cabinet doors or hardware is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to rejuvenate your kitchen. For common euro-style hinges, this is a simple matter of unlocking the hinge arm from the cabinet mounting plate, unscrewing the hinge cup from your old door, and attaching it to a new one.<\/p>\n

5. A timber screen can make your deck more private, while also providing some shelter from the wind. Use a circular saw for notching your frame, and cutting your posts, rails and palings to length, and a drill to fix it all together.<\/p>\n

6. Patio blinds are a great alternative to screening<\/a> your deck; providing protection from the elements while preserving the view. You\u2019ll need to attach the head rails of your new blinds to a level structure (think beams, walls, or ceiling joists), or install a bulkhead if these options aren\u2019t available.<\/p>\n

7. Pelmets are an underrated but effective way of making a home more energy<\/a> efficient in both summer and winter. Upholstering with fabric is the perfect finishing touch, and is made easy with the help of a staple nail gun.<\/p>\n

8. Add life and colour to any window by constructing and installing your own window planter boxes. Don\u2019t forget to add a layer of glue between timber components before fixing.<\/p>\n

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Install some window planter boxes to add colour to your home\u2019s facade. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

All relatively straightforward projects for an eager DIYer, Murray says designs for all these can easily be found online or from a hardware store or manufacturer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter you have your actual design and instructions, the key to all these projects is planning,\u201d he adds. Some projects require planning one weekend, followed by the actual work the next, Murray says.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou need to list out the components you\u2019ll need, maybe even noting a price for each and where you can get them, then, the steps you\u2019ll need to take and of course the tools you\u2019ll need to complete the job,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt really is true that if you don\u2019t have the right tools, you won\u2019t get the best results,\u201d Murray says.<\/p>\n

\u201cDepending on what the project is, it\u2019s always a good idea to mark out the timber, or step out and mark the actual size of the project, so you can understand the scale,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Then, get DIYing.<\/p>\n

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