A simple refresh

by Metropol | August 20, 2025 8:30 am

Before spring arrives, turn your neglected winter DIY into DI-Done. Set aside a weekend or two and let the three P’s show the way to a refreshed home and garden.

1. PAINT
Inside and outside, paint peels and deteroriates with winter weather. Walk through your home and note any spots that could do with a touch-up, and, with a dehumidifier nearby, work your way through them. Your house will immediately radiate a clean, refined feel.

2. PLANT
If you’re keen to cultivate your own orchard, now is the time to plant. Apples, pears, feijoas, cherries, peaches, citrus trees – plant now, pick later. Canterbury’s garden centres are stocking a wide range of fruit trees, so you can enquire about size and spacing for the garden you envision.

3. POLISH
Freshen up your flooring with a clean and polish. Start by clearing the space, before vacuuming or sweeping and then mopping clean. Hire an electric floor polisher or buffer and source the appropriate polish and advice from your local hardware store. When the spring sun arrives, your floor will shine.

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