The Easter bank holiday is the perfect time to tackle those DIY projects you've been putting off, whether it's freshening up your home, sprucing up the garden or organising your workspace. And with RYOBI's range of tools and equipment, you'll get the job done quickly and efficiently ‒ leaving you with plenty of time to relax (or start something else!).
Not sure where to start? Use these ideas for Easter bank holiday DIY projects to plan your ideal long weekend.
Home DIY projects
If your property needs a little love, there are lots of ways to transform it in a few hours or days. Here are five potential Easter activities:
- Upcycled bookcase: A simple sand, paint and seal job can revive an outdated unit. Feeling adventurous? Remove the back panel and replace it with peel-and-stick wallpaper for an eye-catching backdrop.
- Standing home office: If you're still slouching over a kitchen table, a DIY standing desk is a smart ergonomic upgrade. Mount a wood desktop on adjustable legs or try a floating wall-mounted version for a minimalist look.
- Front door refresh: Give your entrance a facelift by sanding down the door, applying a fresh coat of paint or stain and swapping out old hardware. You can even add a decorative house number sign or install a smart doorbell.
- Custom clothes organisers: Wardrobe bursting at the seams? Maximise storage by installing custom shelving, pull-out bins and hanging rods. If you're feeling extra creative, build a sliding shoe rack or built-in drawers.
Need some extra oomph for these DIY easter projects? Check out our high-performance power tools including drills, saws and sanders ‒ ideal for achieving professional-looking results.
Garden projects
It's official: spring has sprung, which means it's time to get your outdoor space looking its best before summer begins! (Hint: we've got plenty of garden tools to help).
- Lawn care: A healthy lawn needs regular mowing, edging and aeration (creating small holes with a scarifier for air, water and nutrients to reach roots). If yours has seen better days, spread some lawn feed and overseed patchy areas to promote new growth.
- Hedge maintenance: Overgrown greenery can make any garden look untidy. Give yours a good shear with our trimmers or tree cutters and pruners, boosting kerb appeal and letting more sunlight in.
- General tidy up: If your garden's got a little cluttered over winter, clear any leaves and debris with a blower first. Rake your flower beds and take a pressure washer to your decking or a patio cleaner to your patio to blast away last season's grime.
Cleaning and organisation tasks
Bank holiday DIY doesn't have to mean heavy-duty. Get your space looking super clean and well-organised by:
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Floor cleaning: Our floors can accumulate lots of dust and dirt ‒ especially if you live with kids or pets or like to entertain. Whether you have carpet, tile or hardwood, a cordless vacuum makes a deep clean fast and hassle-free.
- Dusting the details: Dust, crumbs and pet hair can hide in tight spaces, ledges, skirting boards and furniture. Use a handheld vacuum to effortlessly suck up the dirt you might often miss or leave behind.
- Window washing: It's easier to notice dirty windows when there's more sun around! Make your rooms look brighter with a homemade vinegar and water solution, and a simple squeegee and microfibre cloth for a streak-free finish.
- Storing tools: Smart tool storage or a dedicated workshop setup stops you from losing or damaging prized practical possessions. Consider boxes or wall-mounted storage racks, pegboards, labelled storage bins and even a rolling cart for easy access.
Get DIY-ing this Easter with RYOBI
Whether you've got a few hours to spare or the full four-day weekend, these Easter activities are great ways to get productive. Fuel up on chocolate eggs, grab your RYOBI kit and get to work. What's first on your list?