AS the last summer bank holiday of the year looms, don't spend the whole weekend on DIY - opt for just one day of the three. ANGELA MACFARLANE found that with a little bit of planning it's amazing what you can achieve...
Replace kitchen or bathroom taps. Small changes can make a sink look like new. Livorno pull-out kitchen tap, pounds 74.95 (www.betterbathrooms.com, 0844 484 7678). For advice go to www.handymanknowhow.co.uk/plumbing/replacingatapPut up new shelves and either paint the wall behind or cover them with old wallpaper. Boxes painted in Albany Atlantis, Salmon, Royal Pageant and Ginger Spice gloss, all pounds 26.82 per 2.5l (www.brewers.co.uk).Order your samples today and you'll still have enough time to buy your wallpaper and get cracking next weekend. Choose a fireplace, alcove or feature wall. Wallpaper from the Elegance Collection, pounds 27.95 per 10m roll (www.grandeco.co.uk, 01892 700730)Use tile stickers in the bathroom or kitchen to add interest to boring white tiles. They cost pounds 7.50 for a pack of five assorted colours and prints. Wipe-clean, waterproof, easy to apply and remove (www.lovelylovely.co.uk)Summer is the best time to get radiators painted in time for the winter. This job is easy with instant results covering chips, discolouring and rust. Radiator paint from pounds 9.49/500ml (www.hammerite.co.uk, 08444 817 817)No need to paint the entire kitchen - pick out a few doors or just the furniture. Painter's Touch in Spa Blue, pounds 6.99 per 400ml (www.rustoleumspraypaint.com)Bathroom looking a little tired? Replace your shower curtain or update your shower screen with a fun sticker of decorative glass film, from pounds 75 (www.purldeco.com, 0800 599941)Tile a small splashback behind your hob or along one wall. Have fun with this skyline design. Impact Cityscape Liquorice Etch tiles and Cityscape tiles, pounds 10 each, CP Group (0845 519 7039)Paint your front door before the cold weather arrives. Give it real impact with this Flame Red non-drip gloss, pounds 10.98 for 750ml (www.crownpaint.co.uk, 0870 240 1127)Follow this season's trend for text and create your own slogan art with sticky letters from an art shop and PlastiKote Super spray paint in Heather Violet Gloss, pounds 6.95 per 400ml (www.plasti- kote.co.uk, 01223 836400)Spray your light fitting to bring it up to date. This treatment can also be used on mirrors and frames with stunning results. Universal Gloss paint in red, pounds 11.99 per 400ml (www.rustoleumspraypaint.com, 0191 410 6611)
Order your samples today and you'll still have enough time to buy your wallpaper and get cracking next weekend. Choose a fireplace, alcove or feature wall. Wallpaper from the Elegance Collection, pounds 27.95 per 10m roll (www.grandeco.co.uk, 01892 700730)
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