DIY can feel like a pretty unapproachable skill. After all, there’s a lot of nuance to it, and the more experience you have, the better your projects turn out to be. That can make it much easier to create a home you’re proud of.
But what if you have little to none of that experience? How are you meant to master DIY when you’re a total beginner?
Thankfully, there are a few handy tricks you can put to good use. DIY is all about making life easier, and not having to spend as much on repair costs. Of course there are going to be shortcuts you can learn!
Brush Up with Youtube Tutorials
No matter what DIY job you have to do, there’s going to be a tutorial on Youtube for it! You can find them very easily, and you’ll usually be able to find two or three different ones, so you can go for the version that suits you best.
The more you take in visual information, made by a person who knows how you’re feeling and wants to make the task easier, the more DIY knowledge you’re going to end up with.
Plus, it’s usually easier to see DIY work being done, rather than trying to read about it.
Read the Owner’s Manuals
Any appliance you buy for your home will come with some kind of owner’s manual packaged into the box. You may have to go online to see the full version, but you’ll at least be given a link or a QR code to scan.
Be sure to read this through from front to back. Yes, even if you’d literally rather do anything else! Because this is where you’ll find information that’ll help you assess if your appliance is doing its job or not.
You’ll learn what lights mean what, what sounds are warning signs, and things like the best dishwasher replacement parts to have when your dishwasher does in fact break down. And you’ll be able to access this information whether you’re coveted by a warranty or not.
Safety First!
Being safe when you’re conducting a repair ensures that if anything does go wrong, it won’t go too wrong. That saves time and money, keeps you at a lower risk throughout, and prevents a big mess from piling up! If that’s not mastering a DIY job, we don’t know what is.
Turn off things like power and water, if they’re both applicable to the job you’re doing, and keep them off for as long as the problem persists. Only turn them back on when you’re sure no shocks or floods are likely to occur, and if you cannot be sure, unplug the troublesome item and keep it unplugged!
Mastering DIY around the home will make you self sufficient and a lot more confident in your role as a homeowner! Use the tips above to get on top of your DIY needs, and apply them to the repairs safe to try yourself.
