When it comes to tackling projects around the home, the question often arises ‘Can I do this myself, or do I need to call in the experts?’ Whether you’re aiming to spruce up your living space or undertake more substantial renovations, knowing your limits is key. Some jobs are perfect for a hands-on approach, while others are best left to trained professionals.

Here’s a breakdown of common projects to help you decide when to pick up the tools yourself and when to get a tradesperson involved.

DIY-friendly projects

For those who enjoy getting stuck in, there are plenty of jobs you can tackle yourself with the right tools, materials and a little patience.

1. Painting and decorating

Transforming a room with a fresh coat of paint or new wallpaper is a rewarding and straightforward DIY project. All you need is some quality paint, brushes, rollers and masking tape

Here at Covers, we’ve got everything you might need to give your home a new lease of life. Whether it’s updating your doors, giving your space a lick of paint or even a new kitchen or bathroom – we’ve got it all at Covers, and we’ve got all the tips and tricks to make the most of your space this autumn.

Internal Doors

(JB Kind Metro White Internal Door)

Whether it’s time for a replacement or you just fancy a change, internal doors are an effective way to finish the look of your space. Whether you’re after something modern or a little more classic, we’ve got the door for you.

We also have a wide range of glass doors which are ideal for making a space feel bigger and brighter and even for opening up a smaller space that still needs some separation.

Additionally,

Since the pandemic in 2020, we can all aggree it made us rethink our home living areas and the importance of our homes.

"Home" is a place that we can call refuge from the outside world, and we probably all noticed areas we neglected during our normal busy lives, but when everything stopped you could see the jobs you wanted to do to create that sanctury you needed.

Updating your home can be very easy with jobs like painting and decorating through to changing doors, installing a new bath or adding a new tap to your kitchen sink.

Bringing the outside in

We have learnt more than ever the importance of bringing the outside in, of making

Over the past year our homes have become a hybrid of living, working and playing space that’s in constant use. Making the most of the room you have available has never been more important and there are many ways you can improve your living areas to make them as flexible, tranquil and practical as possible. 

Here, we provide our top 5 DIY projects that will make your home a haven of happiness, a picture of productivity and the perfect place to unwind after a hard day’s work.

1. Small jobs that make a big difference

The good news is you don’t have to be a DIY expert or enthusiast to turn a living space from dull to dazzling. Choosing one small job to undertake every couple of months is a great way to make continual and cost-effective changes to your home. For example, simply painting a