If you're thinking of starting a DIY project next weekend, it's worth remembering a few simple pieces of advice.
Get covered
However adept you are with a drill, accidents will always happen. Adding accidental damage to your home insurance will ensure that you don’t end up footing a big bill for a minor mishap. For larger projects, such as extensions or structural renovation, always notify your insurer, if the security or structure of your property is compromised, it may invalidate your insurance policy.
Budget
Before leaping in with a hammer, plan and budget for the work. Prepare sketch plans for larger schemes and prioritise the jobs that cannot wait. Online tools such as the Whatprice.co.uk directory or the Dulux paint calculator will help cost out a project and avoid shuttle runs to the local DIY shed.
Be equipped
Getting the right tools at the right price will make a DIY project all the more worthwhile. If you know what you’re after, follow the trade and visit low-cost trade counters such as Toolstation or Screwfix.
Look it up
There’s plenty of advice out there for the budding DIYer. www.videojug.com has a massive range of video tutorials and how to guides to ensure that you never botch another job.
Don’t struggle
If the task is completely beyond your expertise, there is no point struggling. In fact, over stretching particularly into more specialist trades like heating or electrics is not only dangerous but can invalidate an associated insurance claim. Save yourself the hassle and get someone in that can do a professional job. Click here to find someone in your area.
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