For many people, weekends have become a bore ever since most of the people have started working from home due to COVID-19 and lockdown restrictions. So why not use this time to do some home DIY projects?
When you look around your home, you will find many things waiting to be cleaned or organised. Even though cleaning is routine and monotonous, you can do interesting things by organising.
For instance, if your books are just lying around, you can think of constructing a DIY bookshelf. You can take out old cardboard boxes and create wonderful DIY shelves or racks. And if you’re in an artistic mood, create DIY wall paintings and crafts to make your home look fun and colourful.
Here are some more interesting DIY projects you can do this weekend.
Deck sanding and cleaning
Do you have a deck by the pool or backyard? Then take a close look at it and you may find it worn out or in need of polishing.
Deck restorations are challenging weekend DIY tasks and you may or may not complete them during the weekend depending on the deck’s condition.
Whether it’s sanding or cleaning your deck, make sure you have the entire knowledge on how to do it. Because when compared to professional sanding work, you may not have the skill or equipment to do it.
So, make sure you take up this DIY task only when you think you can do equal work as a professional. Don’t hesitate to call an expert timber deck cleaner for your deck sealing or any other work you’d want to finish this weekend.
Garage cleanup
One of the simple DIY tasks you can complete over a weekend is cleaning your garage.
When you declutter the shelves, floor and other cabinets in your garage, you’d be throwing half the waste away. For the other half of the items, you can either donate or sell them. After decluttering, you can clean the motor stains, clean the walls and mop the floor. And that’s it, your garage looks as good as new.
Organising your entryway
Why not spruce up your simple entryway into something more appealing? You can create a DIY archway that stands as an eye-catching figure for you and your guests.
Or if it’s sounding too much, you can give a twist to your inside main door by creating an organiser. You can store essentials like shoes, keys, umbrellas, newspapers and magazines and many other items that an entire family uses.
Repainting your doors or window frames
Windows and doors are often overlooked items when cleaning your house. So, this weekend, roll up your sleeves and check the condition of your windows. Check whether the frames need a repair if damaged. If not, you can give a makeover by repainting both windows and doors. However, before you paint them, make sure you’re cleaning them for a smooth finish.
Cleaning and repairing your walk/driveway
Weekends are the perfect days to clean and repair your driveway. You can clean the scattered leaves, remove the bird or any animal faeces, repair the broken or damaged paving stones and many more. While you are at it, you can also make the driveway inviting by planting your favourite plants, installing a new post stand or placing a birdhouse if you have large trees present near your home.
Minor faucet repairs
You might find one or more leaking faucets around your home that you have been thinking about repairing for so long. Then why not take it up as this weekend task. By checking each faucet, you will know whether you can repair it by yourself or get a new one installed. Generally, you can fix minor leakages by yourself if you have sufficient knowledge.
Repair wall damage
It’s unpleasant to look at the stains, cracks and other blemishes on the walls of your home. You can easily fix these imperfections on any weekend with the help of a putty knife and surfacing compound. However, if there are large holes and cracks, then you can paste dry-wall compound on adhesive and leave it overnight. Paint the surface when it’s dry and hang your favourite painting or an art piece as a final touch.
So, these are some of the weekend activities that we think you can plan. You can think of any other thing that will make a pleasant living at your home.
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