DIY Work Booming – Impacting On Homes

Even though the Government has lifted lockdown measures on the housing industry, many people expect to spend a lot of time at home in the upcoming weeks and months. While it would be great to see things return to “normal”, health concerns mean many people are expecting to spend a lot more time in and close to their home.

Therefore, it is easy to see why so many people are looking for tasks and activities which will keep them busy. Keeping busy is essential right now, and many people feel this is crucial for their mental well-being. Also, if you improve the standard of your home, you receive short and long-term benefits.

Right now, people are keen to create more space and add functionality to their house. In the long-term, people are looking to improve the value of their home. The right sort of DIY work offers short and long-term benefits, and you can see why many people are keen to make these changes in the current environment.

What changes are people making?

If you want to know what changes people are making to their home, it helps to examine what people are searching for. The internet has changed so many aspects of modern life, and with sites like Google and YouTube, you can find comprehensive guides which help you complete DIY tasks with confidence.

A good barometer of what people are doing or planning to do can be found with Google searches.

As of mid-May, the Google Search Trends for the past 30 days provides the following Top 10:

•                     How to make a bar out of pallets

•                     How to lay composite decking

•                     How to build a brick BBQ

•                     Hedgehog house DIY

•                     How to build a raised deck

•                     DIY piping bag

•                     How to build a fence

•                     How to build decking

•                     How to lay decking

•                     DIY water feature

Garden improvements are in great demand right now

These searches indicate many people are looking to make improvements in their garden, and who can blame them? Anyone who has access to a garden space right now is advised to spend as much time there as they can.

Things you should consider when carrying out DIY work include:

•                     Be mindful of your skill level and confidence

•                     Be sure to double-check all your measurements, colours and fittings

•                     If you need to call on a skilled or qualified professional, do so when it is safe

•                     Look for materials which offer value-for-money, not necessarily the cheapest product

•                     Plan everything you need and follow instructions from start to end before you begin work

While some tasks are best left to the experts, many tasks are worth completing yourself.

We know this is a challenging time, and for many households, the thought of buying or selling property is far from their mind. However, we also know many people are keen to keep themselves entertained, and some people may have property market issues. If we can be of any use to you, please contact Harpers Estates, and we will be more than happy to assist you.