With so many people spending a lot more time at home right now, it is understandable that DIY projects are a popular activity. Many people are looking to be active and busy, and if you can improve your home at the same time, all the better. Carrying out home improvements and DIY work offers short and long-term benefits, making it the ideal activity for many people.
If you have a lengthy repair list that you have been holding off from doing, this is the perfect time to cross off your list. If you have been planning significant changes around your home, this is the ideal time to bring these plans to fruition.
When you make home improvements, you make your home more functional and attractive. This is good for you, and if you plan to sell your home soon, it will also appeal to buyers. Therefore, anyone who is looking to sell their home when the market moves forward will find there is every incentive to do so.
Also, many people find working on a DIY project boosts their mental well-being. This is a challenging time, and anything which provides you with focus should be encouraged.
What DIY searches are people undertaking?
If you want to know what people are searching for, Google Trends is the ideal place to look. You’ll see many people who are looking for guidance and advice on DIY projects. With YouTube videos, you can find tutorials that take you from start to end of all manner of tasks. Even experienced handymen or women benefit from guidance from experts, and the internet has a lot to offer.
Reviewing the Google Search Trends for the past 30 days (as of mid-May) returns the following Top 10 searches:
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
Some of these searches are new, while more established search terms have increased by at least 250%. It shouldn’t be a surprise people are looking to carry out home improvements right now, and it looks as if garden improvements are popular.
This is the ideal time to spend time in the garden
If you have a garden, it is likely you are spending a lot of time in this space. Doing DIY work in the garden allows you to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, and it will provide you with a worthwhile activity. Also, if you make your garden more spacious or attractive, it will provide long-term benefits too.
Top tips to consider when carrying out DIY work:
Plan what you need, so review start to end instructions before you begin
Double-check all measurements, colours and fittings
Don’t just buy the cheapest material, try to find the option that provides you with the best value for money
If a task is above your skill-set or confidence, don’t do it
When the work requires a skilled or qualified professional, call on one when it is safe to do so
While having a great looking garden helps you connect with buyers, you don’t need to be selling your home to feel the impact of a great garden. If you have any questions about the housing market, or you need assistance, please contact David Harris & Co today.
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