5 DIY Jobs for Beginners

Starting a new project might seem slightly intimidating, especially for beginners, but when you have all the right tools and simple instructions, it isn't as bad as it may seem. Here are 5 DIY jobs you can easily do around your home.

Fill a Crack in the Wall

Over time, you may find yourself walking in to different rooms in your home and discovering new cracks on the wall. Changing temperatures, busy traffic on the road & other factors all contribute to interior cracks. Most cracks are usually just the plaster rather than the actual wall and can be fixed easily.

You'll need safety goggles, gloves, filling knives, filler & sand paper that are all available to buy on our website & in your local HSS branch so you can get your walls repaired in no time.

If the size of the crack in the wall is anything bigger than 5mm wide, it may be the cause of structural damage so it'll be worth seeking professional advice to sort that issue.

Decorating

Giving the rooms around your home a fresh lick of paint or adding a new wallpaper can really transform the look and feel of a space.

Painting & decorating is one of the simplest DIY jobs you could do as long as you're properly prepared. You'll need to think about all aspects of your decorating job from prepping the surfaces, covering carpets to which direction to paint in. All of these stages play an important part to make sure you'll be able to get the perfect finish.

Whether it's decorating the walls, painting interior doors, varnishing the floor, you'll find everything you need at HSS. Take a look at our range of paints, wall paper and decorating accessories here.

Put Up Some Shelves

No matter your skillset, anyone can put up a shelf, you'll just need to follow some simple instructions to make sure they're installed correctly and straight. Shelves are great for creating extra storage and giving you freeing up your floor space. They can also be used to show off decorative pieces like photo frames & candles too.

Before starting it's important to know what type of wall you're going to be drilling in to and that you have the right tools. Our how to put a shelf up in 10 easy steps gives you all the info you need to know if you need some support.

Regrout Your Tiles

Cracked or discoloured grout caused by dirt and grime can happen overtime but don't worry, you can sort the problem out by regrouting your tiles without having to replace them. This job, although a messy one, is easy to do for beginners & will only take a few hours to complete.

From dust extractors, dust masks, grout removal tools as well as different types of grout & grouting accessories, you'll find all you need to make regrouting your tiles cost effective & save you from paying someone else to do it for you.

Seal a Bath

Sealing your your bath is another simple task you can add to your DIY list. The last thing you want to see when you're enjoying a relaxing bath is mouldy sealant around your tub. If your bathtub isn't sealed properly, water will seep down around your bath and cause damage to your walls and floor, so ensuring your bath is watertight is really important.

Whether you've installed a new bath or need to replace old sealant, you'll find a list of tools and step by step instructions on how to seal a bath in our blog.

Get to Work

Doing your own home improvements are great for a number of reasons. You'll be proud of yourself for doing something you probably never done before, it saves you money by not paying a professional to do it & it'll even save you time as you won't have to wait on someone else to fit you into their busy schedule.

Just because you're a beginner, doesn't mean that you can't do the job well! Be confident, grab your tool box and get to work. Good luck!

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