According to Georgina, who often appears on ITV’s This Morning to dispense her expertise, failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
On average DIY jobs take £3,208 to fix. Just making sure you do your research can avoid this cost.
She told readers: “I’m all for DIY, but a lot of people underestimate how long a task will take and then skip vital preparation stages.
“You need to put far more time aside than you imagine it will take.”
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Of course, calling a professional is a safer way of getting a job done at home.
After all, we can’t all be decorating experts and our homes are important spaces.
Georgina said: “If you just don’t have the time or simply don’t trust your skills, then invest in getting a professional in.”
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Choosing the wrong colour of paint can especially put buyers off your home.
Leaning into a trend will leave your home feeling guilty very soon.
Georgina advised: “I think simply going for a fashionable colour or style is always going to be the wrong way to go.
“A room needs to make you feel good and you are unique.”