Friday, 14 March 2014

Fun Easy DIY Projects To Do Outside

By Jaclyn Hurley


Just about everyone loves to spend time outdoors. It is wonderful to come home after a busy day at work and enjoy some fresh air and relaxation. Having a nice outdoor space also adds value to the home. Doing some fun easy DIY projects is a great way to increase the equity in the home and spend quality time with the family.

Young children really benefit from being outside as much as possible. Parents are now very aware of how important it is to get the kids out from in front of the television or computer and have them running around in the fresh air. Seeing the kids playing at pirates or space aliens is great, they are using their imagination and staying fit and healthy. With this in mind many parents are now devoting time and money to creating a great outdoor space for the children to enjoy.

One of the biggest mistakes that a beginner makes is to neglect the preparation stage. In just about every job careful preparation will determine the success of the finished project. Before painting any surface it is important to wash, sand or repair it. This is particularly true for exterior paint jobs such as window and door frames. All old and flaking paint should be scraped off and the remaining surfaces sanded to a smooth finish.

After all the preparation the actual painting usually does not take that long. Experts recommend trimming around the doors and windows first, then tackling the large wall spaces. It is quite surprising how fast the project is finished. Most modern paints only need one coat, however new construction will need a primer plus at least two coats of paint.

Only a few simple tools are needed to install the fans. Most people are quite surprised how quickly they can accomplish this project, even if it is their first every DIY job. The kit will come instructions on how to connect the wires correctly to ensure that everything runs properly and is safe.

Assembling a kids play fort or swing set is another very easy and satisfying job. Many people realize that they can save a lot of money by doing the work themselves, rather than paying the store to do it for them. Reading the directions carefully is one of the most important things to keep in mind. Along with checking to ensure that all the parts are in the box before work starts.

A novice do it yourself enthusiast should never be afraid to ask for help. If they realize they are running into problems it is best to call a more knowledgeable friend right away. Often a more experienced eye can spot the issue quickly and get things back on track before they become too much of a mess. Waiting too long to ask for help is not a good idea.

Once they have successfully completed their first job, however small it may be, most people are keen to move on to something else. Progress should be in small increments that allow one skill to build on another. Before they know it many people are ready to tackle a big job such as a kitchen renovation.




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