DIY Repairs: 15 Things You Can Easily Do Yourself

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These tips will help you save a lot — of course, with a smart approach. Which we explain in detail

Without the help of builders, you can do almost everything: from reconfiguration to installing light fixtures. The key is to act thoughtfully and follow our advice.

Design Layout

Although creating technical drawings for apartment renovation is one of the most responsible and challenging tasks, you can handle it yourself. You can use special computer programs for this purpose. For example, in the Remplanner planner, you can draw not just a layout but create a full design project for free.

Have confidence in your abilities: Remplanner has detailed instructions, so even beginners can draw a layout and plan everything down to the smallest detail. A big advantage is that the planner allows you to create full working documentation that you can confidently give to workers for apartment renovation.

Build a Partition Wall

This can be useful for new apartments with open floor plans or older homes if you want to increase room space or change the layout. To live comfortably in your apartment, it's important to make new walls not only strong and reliable but also sound-absorbing. We look at suitable construction materials.

Create a Niche

Installing a niche shelf will help you solve two tasks at once — hide heating pipes by the window and decorate the room. Architect Elena Bulagina explains how to set up a niche yourself.

Or a Platform

Where to find extra storage space, how to divide two joined zones, and where to place a bed? All these questions are solved by one structure — the platform. We share secrets of proper installation.

Install Sound Insulation

Noise in standard buildings comes in three types: airborne, impact, and structural. To protect your apartment from all kinds of noise on your own, you first need to analyze the level of acoustic pollution in your flat. Usually, it's necessary to isolate living spaces from vibrations in the walls and noise transmitted through air, occurring inside the building and on the street.

Insulate a Balcony

Improving a balcony is a real opportunity to increase the area and get an additional room in your apartment. The key point in renovating a balcony is its proper insulation. We explain how to do it right.

Create a Perfectly Flat Floor

To make floor coverings (parquet, laminate, or tiles) last longer, you need a perfectly flat base. Creating it yourself is not too much trouble with a leveler and self-leveling floor.

Or Install a Warm Floor on the Kitchen

If you want to make your kitchen both functional and comfortable, install a warm floor. We discuss installation specifics and material selection with professionals.

Or Simply Lay Linoleum

Linoleum as a floor covering has maintained its position for many years. And it's understandable: low cost, good durability, fast and easy installation — these criteria are the main factors in choosing. Laying linoleum can be done yourself, without hiring professionals — just prepare the necessary tools and set aside a few hours for the job. We give a step-by-step guide.

Level Walls with Gypsum Board

If you need to quickly and cleanly level the walls of a room, gypsum board is an optimal solution. You just need a little: materials, tools, and willingness.

And Paint Them (and the Ceiling Too)

Want to easily and quickly refresh your interior? Paint is the most suitable option for updating walls and ceiling: easy to apply and simple to maintain. Moreover, this method is the cheapest: if you do the finishing yourself, you can limit yourself to material costs only.

Lay Mosaic Tiles

You no longer need to attach each mosaic tile individually — you can buy entire sheets and even individual panels. With our advice, you can easily transform your interior in just a couple of days.

Or Metlakh Tiles

With the help of designers, metlakh tiles are once again at the peak of popularity. Our recommendations for DIY installation will help you achieve a great result — get a beautiful pattern from durable tiles that will amaze you and your guests for a long time.

Install Spotlights

The convenience of recessed lights has been appreciated by many apartment owners: no need to figure out where to hide cables, the room can be lit as efficiently as possible, and the variety of models is impressive. Installing spotlights yourself can take just a few hours: you’ll need a standard set of tools and some patience.

Hang Blinds and Roller Curtains

You can update the window décor and hang a new roller curtain without hiring a professional. If you have experience working with a drill, it will take just a little time.

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