How I Became The Home DIY Expert
How I Started In Home Improvement
Hi,
My names Mat and I run Guides4Homeowners. By day I work as a Digital Marketer, but by night, or weekend, I’m what I like to refer to as a have-a-go-DIYer. At the age of 21, I bought my first house and I quickly realised that a lot of things can deteriorate and break and they often are not cheap to fix.
In my first few months as a homeowner, my boiler broke, the ceiling had leaks and the whole house needed a facelift. For any first home buyers out there, you know that after buying a house you are at your poorest. I couldn’t afford to get a tradesmen out to fix the problems, nor did I have the know-how myself.
I had to go out in to the world, buy my own toolbox and read up on guides of how to fix various issues. My first step into the world of DIY, very much an on the job training experience! (and maybe more than a little help from dad).
I’ve done a bit since then, grouting, gardening, fitting my kitchen, sanding the doors and removing whole walls. There’s a never ending list of maintenance and improvements to work on so by no means is my journey over!
Where I Am In My Journey
It’s safe to say I definitely caught the home renovation bug. Over the last 15+ years I’ve renovated a number of properties including that of friends and family, each bringing their own challenges and obstacles. Every time I think I’ve seen it all, a new surprise pops up.
I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon, at least not until I’m old and grey and unable to lift a hammer.
Why I Started This DIY Website
Why I was learning these DIY skills for myself, it hit me, why not help others with what I’ve learned along the way. So I created this website to blog about of all the tips, tricks and tools I’ve used. Combining my need to learn a variety of DIY skills & my passion for website design spawned Guides4Homeowners.
This was all a number of years ago and I’ve now managed to build (pun intended) a valued resource for any new or experienced DIY homeowner to pick up some new skills. If you have any of your own advice or handy tricks you’d like to pass on, please contact us so we can share it with the wider community.
Hopefully this helps a few people along the way!
All the best,
Mat
My Advice For The Budding Home Improvement Enthusiast
To put it simply, JUST HAVE A GO!
That’s how I got started. To begin with I probably broke more things than I fixed and the few things I could fix sure didn’t look pretty. You can read all the books and blogs in the world but without trying things for yourself, you won’t really be learning.
Make mistakes, make them often and learn how to fix them to see what you are truly capable of. It’s the best experience you will get that money simply can’t buy!
I want to ensure I give the best value possible to anyone coming here. On this website you’ll find:
- Hundreds of articles showing our DIY tips and tricks so help you finish you indoor improvements or that bigger outdoor project
- Our buyer guides so you can make sure you’re getting the right tool for the job, ensuring you get quality for money
- Answering questions that I kept asking myself during my own DIY journey in a simple way without having to read all the DIY books I did
- Our recommendations on the best gear and equipment to help you finish the job
If you would like to help with your own ideas or recommendations, please reach out to us.
