DIY - You Know You Can

In retirement, more than at any other point in our lives, we have the time to embark on DIY projects - if that's what we fancy doing. It can be immensely satisfying to see the finished result of our handiwork (as long as it has been done to a good standard). If not, we may possibly never attempt anything again. Also, of course, a lot of money can be saved by doing it yourself.

As in all things, it's always best to gen up on any project you wish to try. There are many videos on Youtube, which can give you step by step instructions. You may have been lucky enough to have been shown things by a parent or friend, or you may just like to read up on a project you fancy trying but it's definitely best not to start on something without a good idea of how to go about it.

Once your project has been decided, see the list of everything you will need,

and buy it. Both B&Q and Wickes are great places to start as they also provide "How to" ideas and advice on the following:-

• Gardens and Landscaping -

  • Laying a Deck

  • Installing a fence

  • Laying artificial grass

  • +others

• Kitchens

  • 10 Steps to your dream kitchen

  • Appliances buying guide

  • Build Base Cabinets

  • Fitting kitchen doors and drawers

  • Fitting a kitchen worktop

  • + others

• Bathrooms

  • Fitting a bath and taps

  • Installing a toilet

  • Fitting a sink and taps

• Flooring

  • Flooring Buying guide

  • Laying Laminate flooring

  • Carpet and Vinyl Tiles

• Tiling

  • How to tile a wall

  • How to tile a floor

• Painting and Decorating

  • How to paint a room

  • How to wallpaper a room

  • How to put up a shelf

• Home Maintenance

  • Fixing a socket

  • Bleeding radiators

  • Door furniture

  • Insulating your roof

  • Fixing guttering

There is certainly a lot of inspiration on both of the above sites so I wish you the best of luck, whatever you decide to embark on.

https://www.diy.com

https://www.wickes.co.uk/ideas-advice