Delve into DIY

For many, the thought of trying their hand to a home DIY project can be daunting. Have you got the right tools? Have you measured everything correctly? Will it come out how you want it to look? But with a little practice and a clear project plan, doing DIY at home can be hugely rewarding.

There are many different DIY projects which can be done around the home and garden. Whether it’s prepping for summers in the garden, upcycling old furniture or creating your own festive display, there’s always something which you can try your hand at during every season.

Home improvement projects aren’t always just about creating something new for your home or adding more space to your property, it can be making sure you have the best and most effective security systems in place.

Here, our team of security experts have suggested some simple security DIY projects for both your home and garden, which will not only make a difference to the security of your property but can also bring additional convenience to your lifestyle.

Fixing up your front door

The front door and front entrance to your home can make a huge difference to the look and the kerb appeal of your home. When it comes to creating a super stylish front door, seasonal decoration such as a festive wreath or colourful spring garland can add a stunning seasonal touch to your home.

A simple DIY project which will not only update the look of your front door but also ensure a more secure home, is updating the door locks and door furniture, such as door handle, door knocker or letterplate.  

When changing the locks, it’s important to make sure your new locks provide a high level of security and meet the relevant standards. When updating the locks, you might consider also changing the door handle and door furniture. New door furniture can easily be installed and can make a huge difference to the overall appearance of your front door.

If you’re looking for something a little smarter, why not upgrade to a smart lock? Convenient, stylish and easy to install, smart locks can be controlled via your smartphone making sure you’re in control of your front door.

Gear up your garden

When it comes to DIY, there’s always something to fix up in the garden. Whether it’s repairing the roof of the shed, making a homemade planter or painting fence panels, there’s always something which can be done to keep you busy in the garden.

Another DIY project for the garden is improving the current security or introducing garden security measures.

After spending time fixing up the garden and investing in new tools and equipment, you want to be sure your garden is well protected. An easy way to keep an eye on your outside space is with the help of outdoor security cameras.

Easy to set up and install, smart outdoor security cameras let you keep a check on your outside space, from anywhere at any time all through your smartphone.

When it comes to securing your home, small DIY projects such as fixing up fence panels if they’re broken or weather damaged can help to ensure privacy and security for your garden.

And whilst ensuring the perimeters of the garden are secure, using padlocks on sheds and gates can make sure the garden is secured from any unwanted visitors. Waterproof padlocks and hasps are simple to fix and can be effective security measures.

Let there be light

Letting more light into our homes is something many of us strive to achieve. Whether that’s through fitting bi-fold doors, opting for new windows which allow natural light flood our homes or investing in sky lanterns, there any many ways to bring light into our homes.

If you don’t want to embark on such as big home improvement project, it’s easy to add light in the home and garden with a few DIY projects. If you want to brighten your home, try positioning a mirror close to a lamp or wall light. The mirror will help to reflect light around the room making it feel lighter and brighter.

If you’re choosing to do some DIY and decorate your home this season, choosing a lighter colour for your walls will also help to make the room feel brighter. 

For your outside space, outdoor lighting can help to bring some atmosphere to your garden, but it can also act as a security measure. Adding lighting to a path or front entrance can not only create a stunning feature but it can also help to light your home and act as a deterrent to any unwanted visitors, who maybe prefer the cover of darkness.