When it comes to home improvement, we all want to make our spaces look amazing whilst spending the least amount of money.But if you've ever been looking around at prices, you know it can be quite costly to get professionals in.
Taking on some of the work you can do yourself however is a sure-fire way to keep costs down and ensure you can spend your money where you need it most.
Tracy Burns, a Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer at Glasgow Kelvin College, has shared the areas of home improvement that even a novice at DIY can take on.
And of course, the mistakes to avoid.Burns says you should learn the fundamental skills and understand how to use basic tools – and they're not as scary as they seem.There are three things you should have in your beginner toolbox is:She says: "Be confident in your own ability, but also understand your limitations – don't be attempting to rewire the house or reroute gas pipes.
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