Renovating on a budget? Projects You Can Do Yourself To Save Money

When it comes to renovating your home, you'll be keen to prevent any additional or unnecessary spending. Luckily, there are a number of projects you may consider completing yourself to ensure you can save money. This article looks at the different types of projects you could undertake and the ones that are best left to the professionals! 

Do It Yourself!

Here are a few straightforward jobs that you can consider completing yourself...

Painting

Painting and decorating is certainly a project you may wish to consider doing yourself. It's a relatively straightforward job that just requires the right paint, a paintbrush and roller and a little bit of prep work, eg, placing masking tape round the edges of the walls. You'll soon have the job done!

Gardening

Creating a beautiful garden doesn't have to require the skills of a professional. If your garden is paved, spending an afternoon weeding and placing some pretty pots around will make it look lovely. If you have a lawn, keeping this trim and tidy will instantly spruce up your garden. You can also neaten up the borders and add some bedding plants for that pop of colour!

Basic plumbing

You don't need to hire the services of a plumber for every single plumbing job. Simpler tasks like fixing a leaking tap, unclogging drains, replacing taps or installing a new shower head can be done quick and easy and at minimal cost. There are plenty of  'How To' guides online to assist you on your way!

Leave it to the professionals

There are certainly some jobs that it's important to hire a professional for. This ensures your safety and prevents problems further down the line which will ultimately mean more expense. A quick Google search will ensure you can locate cost guides for hiring tradespeople, so that you can stay within budget. 

Rewiring

Rewiring involves an electrician to ensure the job is done efficiently and safety. It is a large project that requires skill to complete. 

Plastering

Plastering requires a lot of skill to make sure the job is done to a high standard. The finished result will be a nice, smooth wall, perfect for painting or wall paper. 

Roofing

It's important to hire a professional to complete any work on your roof. This keeps you safe from the risk of falls and prevents any damage to the roof which may occur by those untrained in the task. 

 

Have you undertaken any renovation projects yourself? I'd love to hear more in the comments below.