What is DIY
DIY or ‘Do it yourself’, means taking on a home decorating, building or repair job yourself rather than employing someone to do it for you.
Where should I start?
There are lots of simple DIY projects to get stuck into when you are starting.
My advice is to start small and if you don’t have access to a large toolkit, pick one that doesn’t require many tools or materials.
DIY – safety & the law
Some jobs should always be left to professionals (namely electrics, gas & plumbing).
Building regs in the UK dictate that the following (notifiable) works must be inspected & signed off unless completed by someone on the Competent Persons Scheme.
Leave the below to the professionals…
- new bathroom installations
- new or replacement boilers
- electrical work around baths and showers
- replacement windows or doors
- replacement roof
- cavity and solid wall insulation
- extensions to central heating systems (some exceptions)
- installing electricity to a shed (some exceptions)
Why not get started with one of these…
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