DIY

Do It Yourself, otherwise known as DIY, is when people build, modify or repair things themselves.

Read about easy, cheap and quick DIY tips that have revolutionised people's lives.

12:00, 8 AUG 2020

DIY novice revamps kitchen for £235 including new pantry and wooden worktops

Ben Wright, 36, a multimedia designer and graphic designer, and his wife, Roxanne Bianco, 37, gave their kitchen a gorgeous DIY update

DIY fan turns boring white fridge into beautiful pink appliance for just £20

Emilie Musson did a quick changeover to her fridge and re-painted it with her favourite colour. She detailed the products she used and where she bought them as she revealed the DIY job cost her only £20

DIY fan upcycles old garden furniture for just £17 using stylish green B&Q paint

Michelle Brackin, an accounts assistant, was given an outdoor furniture set which was heading to the tip. She gave it a DIY makeover using paint you can buy at B&Q

Mum creates boho patio for £116 using stencil hack and DIY buys from Amazon and B&Q

Nicola French, 38, a mum-of-two, decided to revamp her patio using stencils and DIY products from Amazon and eBay

DIY fan gives bathroom a Scandi makeover for £65 using B&Q and Dunelm buys

Jo Oldham decided to revamp her loo using pretty Scandi accessories from Asda, Dunelm and Wilko – plus created bespoke artwork using a clever DIY hack

Savvy DIY fan revamps 'boring' bathroom using stick-on tiles and Argos accessories

A DIY fan gave her "bland, boring" bathroom a makeover using stick-on tiles, jazzy wallpaper and accessories from Argos and Amazon

Mum re-organises 'dumping ground' room into peaceful nursery using IKEA storage

Bex Kitchen, 25, from Peterborough, had let her home become messy and disorganised. So she bought some storage and organised the lot

DIY fan transforms kitchen by upcycling furniture and unlikely objects

Elaina Sanches, from Brazil, decided to give her kitchen a kitsch shabby chic makover five years ago. Using paint and fabric she transforms everyday items on a budget

DIY fan transforms her whole home using two tins of Wilko paint on cheap budget

Sarah Rushby, 31, shared her incredible renovation on a popular Facebook group specifically for DIY transformations – and people were so amazed by the results

Mum turns old bunk bed into stylish bench using DIY – and flogs it for £50

Elizabeth Jones, 59, a mum-of-two from Lichfield, put her DIY skills to the test and decided to make a bench from an old bunk bed she found in the loft

DIY-fan shares stunning marble-effect geode wallpaper which brightens any room

Sophie Nichols, an interiors fan, posted about the gorgeous Lara Skinner wallpapers in the Facebook group 'DIY on a Budget UK' – they're easy to apply too

DIY fans revamp old sofas using dye and paint – and only costs £20 to do

Here's how three DIY enthusiasts transformed their tired-looking sofas on a budget. Each project costs around £20 – bargain!

Nine common DIY mistakes – from wrong paint colours to not prepping properly

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, people across the UK have had more time to get involved with DIY at home – but did you know you could be making some mistakes?

Mum gives kitchen a DIY makeover for just £50 using Fablon and Wilko buys

Danielle Cain, an accounts clerk, and her husband, a service technician gave their dull kitchen a clean, fresh update using white paint and some elbow grease

Couple quoted £3.2k build creative light-up feature wall for £270 using DIY tricks

Sujitha Uppalapati, 29, and her husband Siddhartha, 29, from Texas, decided to try building their own light-up wall after being quoted thousands

Woman builds stylish faux-panel headboard for £70 using Dulux and MDF

Ellie Ross, from Goring by Sea, spent just £70 building DIY-wainscotting in her bedroom using buys from B&Q. Facebook users called it 'stunning' and 'beautiful'

Mum creates cool DIY ombre wall in daughter's room for just £30 using B&Q buys

Kasia Zet, from Melton Mowbray, decided to give her little girls room a fun DIY makeover – and using just paint, water and a brush she achieved a stylish two-toned feature wall

Mum's £50 DIY hack makes stunning patterned floor using stencils and paint

A DIY-mad mum transformed her utility room without breaking the back. Her clever tip allows you to create a patterned floor using paint and stencils

DIY fan gives living room a bold makeover for just £20 using bargain paint

Calre Jordan, 44, a housekeeping manager from Liverpool, decided to take the plunge and paint one wall entirely black – and it looks like something from Pinterest

DIY fan saves cash by making her own Mrs Hinch-style flower arrangements

Mel Grimes and her husband, Nathan, have been slowly giving their home a revamp – and Mel has a fab way of creating trendy Mrs Hinch-style floral accessories

Mum's DIY hack revamps leather sofa with Frenchic paint – and it cost less than £20

Shelley Luton, 51, a mum from Essex, decided to revamp her couch using Frenchic paint – the total transformation cost £17.99

Mum creates trendy feature wall for teen son's bedroom for £6.50 using DIY hack

Nichola Hughes, 35, a single mum and nurse from County Durham, spent less than £7 transforming her son's bedroom using washi-tape and wallpaper adhesive

DIY fans saved £25k on stylish kitchen makeover by snapping up IKEA bargains

A couple used their DIY skills and affordable IKEA buys to revamp their kitchen. They saved a fortune in the process – here's how you could too

Five easy DIY hacks to update your garden for as little as £12

Transforming your garden into a serene and enjoyable place to enjoy doesn't have to be expensive – you can use B&Q, B&M and even Facebook buys

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