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You could end up wanting to do more than a few DIY projects around your home, and it’s easy to see why. It’ll make your home more functional and comfortable while giving you a greater sense of pride in your house. Since some of these could need a lot of time and effort, you’ll want to make your next project easier.
This isn’t too hard to do, and a few DIY tips can be great to start off with. They wouldn’t guarantee everything’ll go off without a hitch, they should help you avoid more than a few hiccups and a bit of stress during your DIY project.
Drill into Paint Cans to Avoid a Mess
Any kind of painting work runs the risk of paint spilling onto floors and other unwanted areas. By drilling into the inner lid of paint cans, however, you could avoid this. It lets you wipe your paint brush onto it, and any paint that comes off should drain right back into the can. Once the holes are in the right place, there’s nothing to worry about.
Have the Essentials Before Starting
You’ll have more than a few essentials for your DIY project, with some of these varying from project to project. You could need anything from a window fixing screw to specific drill bits, for example. Make sure you have these before starting your project. It’ll help make sure you can get everything done in one go without needing to run out and buy something.
Keep Paint Rollers in Ziploc Bags
Cleaning out your paint rollers is usually a messy and annoying task, and it can feel like a waste if you’ll be painting with the same colour the following day. But, you wouldn’t want to risk the paint drying on the roller, either. If you’re planning a multi-day painting session with the same colours, keep your paint rollers in ziploc bags to avoid them drying out. You can clean them out once you’re done painting.
Add Latex to Grout for Long-Lasting Results
Grouting your bathroom or kitchen is a relatively common DIY home maintenance task, and it usually takes a bit of time. You wouldn’t want to keep doing it regularly, despite how important it is. You can minimise this a bit by adding some latex to your grout before applying. It reduces the chance of cracking and helps your grout last noticeably longer.
Use Fabric Softener to Remove Wallpaper
Doing up or changing your walls can often take more time and effort than people’d like, even when it comes to removing wallpaper. But, using fabric softener could make it noticeably easier. Once it’s mixed with warm water, it softens the adhesive keeping the wallpaper up, making it quicker and easier to take down.
With the right DIY tips, you’ll make your next project easier than you would’ve thought. You’ll have a nicer, more functional home, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have a greater sense of pride in the work you’ve put into it.
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