Can you install these 5 home Items yourself?

There are many things you can add to your home that will help to improve its aesthetic, and even help raise its value. Installations that will improve how your home feels and performs are always highly sought after. There are lots of installations you can carry out by yourself and lots that you should not even attempt. Some may require professional installation, while others may require assistance from building control.

1. Windows 

Old windows can let down your home, both in terms of their aesthetic appeal and performance. Older-style UPVC windows and wooden windows are often single-glazed, which means they do not retain the heat in the winter or deflect the heat in the summer months. Window installation may look simple enough, but it can be dangerous, as new double-glazed units (and triple-glazed in some cases) are very heavy. Working at ground level may be okay but working on ladders or scaffold on the first floor of a home can be highly dangerous. Therefore, installing windows is a job that is best left to professional installers or teams.

2. A Heating System

Even if your home has a working heating system in place, you may feel it is time for an upgrade. New heating systems can work on several fuel sources, including gas and electricity. Even if you are only attempting to install a small heating system, you are best to leave the installation to the professionals. Heating professionals or gas engineers have the expertise and knowledge to carry out a safe installation.

3. Bifold Doors

Bifold doors, like those from nowaluminium.co.uk, can change the aesthetic of a home, and they can improve how much light filters into a space or room. Even though the installation of bifold doors may look complex this is an installation job that you can confidently carry out on your own (or with the support of a tradesperson). Suppliers and manufacturers of bifold doors will often give you installation advice and guidance which you can utilize.

4. Cavity Wall Insulation/Roof Insulation

If your home is losing heat in the winter, it may be time to add roof or cavity wall insulation. Installing insulation in your roof is quick and easy to do. Rolls of insulation can often be purchased from large DIY stores and outlets. Roof installation can take around a day (if you are carrying out the work by yourself), or just a few hours (if you have the assistance and help of someone else). Cavity insulation that is injected into the walls and cavities/voids can be carried out by yourself if you have the right tools, or by a professional.

5. Smart Appliances

A smart home that is full of connected appliances, such as smart TVs, cooking appliances, and doorbells/security systems will make your life a lot easier. Installing appliances and connecting them to a central system can be easy to carry out, especially if you create a system by yourself. However, if you are installing smart appliances to mains electricity, you may find that installation is best left to a professional.