If you are a new homeowner this year or you will be very soon, first of all, congratulations. Becoming a homeowner for the first time is the best feeling in the world and it can honestly be the most amazing thing for us to do in our young adult lives. The feeling of independence and responsibility is amazing and we are able to dive into real adulthood with anticipation and hope.
One of the things you will be very tempted to do when you move into your Home is to decorate it from top to bottom. Moving into a place which is your own is amazing, but it will still have the decor of the person who lived there before you. If you are looking for some simple DIY tips and tricks this year, here are some to follow.
Make a list
It is important to make a list of things that you want to accomplish in the home. We aren’t talking about things like ‘do the kitchen’, you need to be more specific and make sure that you write down physical jobs that need to be done. For example you could say ‘fix the taps’, ‘hang the watercolour above the sofa’ etc… lists can make life much easier and they will allow you to stay on track.
Know your Home
The mistake which many first time buyer make when they move into a space is to rush into DIY projects. Although you might think that living in a home which is completely finished and decorated right away is great, you can also think about waiting for a while. When you move into a home for the first time you will not be used to the space, and it is a good idea to invest in structural inspections as well as damp checks to ensure your home is in top condition. As the months go by you will naturally start to move things around and you will get to know which parts of the house you love and which ones you hate. Get to know your home first before you decorate because you will be able to do a much more accurate job and it will last longer.
Budget over what you need
Make sure that you over budget for what you think you will need. There will always be extra things that show up when you complete a project so it is always better for you to have extra funds set aside in case any extra work needs doing. You can fund your projects with savings and even think about asking your family for a little help if you need it.
Get organized
It is so important that you organise yourself when you are about to start a DIY project at home. You might think that you can account for everything easily, but the magnitude of some projects can be a lot bigger than you anticipated. Make sure that you plan things out in detail and think about everything you want to buy, everything you need to do and the timescale you are looking at. Make sure you know which jobs should be completed first and ensure that you have enough time to really get down to business and get things done.
