New Home Improvement Website Provides Advice To DIY Enthusiasts
Halifax, the UK's largest mortgage lender, has launched a a new website, www.homeimprovementadvice.co.uk which provides information to DIY enthusiasts to help them plan their projects more effectively and efficiently, however big or small.
Research shows that annual spending on DIY in the UK has increased by 76% from 6.4bn to £11.3bn over the past ten years. This is double the amount spent on trades and services and reflects the increased number of people now carrying out their own DIY projects.
Within DIY, purchases of tools increased the most, up 126% over the past decade to £4.2bn, while spending on DIY materials rose 56% to £7.1bn.
Getting Started
Starting a DIY project can be daunting, but whether you are looking to create extra space, add value or simply spruce up your home, homeimprovementadvice.co.uk can point you in the right direction and help you get started.
Preparation and Planning
With sections on both large and small improvements, homeimprovementadvice.co.uk provides hints and tips on projects such as loft conversions, home security, making your home more energy efficient, or giving it a lick of paint. It therefore guides you through the preparation and planning process, providing useful information and key issues to consider.
Getting the Right Builders, Tools and Planning Permissions
Getting the right builders, tools and planning permissions on board before you start work can be fundamental to the success of a DIY project. Homeimprovementadvice.co.uk also includes a list of websites to help you locate the various different organisations, associations and trade bodies that can assist or advise you on your home improvements, whether you will need planning permission and the steps to follow to gain the relevant approvals.
Manage Your Budget
If you are considering ways in which you can raise the funds to finance the changes, there is also a section on paying for your home improvements, so that you are fully informed before making a decision. This section also provides some hints and tips on how to manage your budget.
Mark Heaton, head of mortgages at Halifax says: "Spending on DIY continues to increase and more people are looking to carry out the work themselves rather than pay a tradesman. Homeimprovementadvice.co.uk has been designed to help prospective DIYers consider all aspects of their project before undertaking any work."
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