Be more positive about DIY jobs...it’s the only way

DIY could just be the answer when it comes to creating positivity and self-satisfaction in the home this autumn. Remember that shelf you promised to put up? Or that spare room you said you’d paint? This is the perfect time of year to submerge yourself and finally commit to those home improvements you so love to talk about. It really couldn’t be simpler to marry the logic of DIY with a sense of pride in your home.

Most DIY materials nowadays come in vast quantities of quirky, colourful and creative uses with specifications to suit all manner of adventurous DIY jobs. So why not get those lovely photos and pictures you’ve been promising yourself to frame and hang them up? And don’t forget the dog who I’m sure would appreciate a fresh dab of paint and general repairs to the dog house.

The fundamental point here is less to do with the type of job that needs doing, and more about the enjoyment it brings. Autumn and winter are dark months and there’s nothing like retreating to the comfort of your own home, especially when it’s all spruced up after some DIY home décor.

DIY jobs produce positivity by creating a renewed sense of pride in a home. From of a new book shelf, fixing a creaky door, or simply decluttering the press under the kitchen sink, can all lead to some surprisingly inspiring outcomes in the home. So be positive about DIY.