DIY Like a Pro This Easter: 4 Smart Fixes for a Comfier, Warmer Home

The Easter long weekend is the perfect time to tackle those quick home improvement projects you’ve been putting off. Whether you’re battling a room that’s always too hot or too cold, or considering smart home options, here are four quick DIY ideas that can improve your home’s comfort, boost energy efficiency, and elevate your interior style.

1. Fix the Room That’s Always Too Hot or Too Cold

Every home has that room. A sun-drenched lounge that overheats in the afternoon or a chilly bedroom that never seems to warm up. The fix? Upgrade to thermal insulating blockout blinds or lined curtains. Not only do thermal window furnishings help regulate indoor temperatures, they can reduce your reliance on heating and cooling, in turn lowering your energy bills.

Pro tip: With winter closing in, now is the perfect time to DIY those thermal blinds and curtains, custom-fit to your windows and personal style.

2. Start your smart home journey

Considering smart home upgrades for your place? Start small. You can retrofit a battery-powered motor to existing roller blinds in high-traffic spots like the living room or bedroom. Add a 5-channel remote and expand to other rooms when you’re ready.

For a full solution, the WhisperTech Bundle is an all-in-one motorisation starter kit that includes a blind, motor, charger and remote for a fixed price. The ultimate in modern convenience, sleek design, a market-leading whisper-quiet motor and quick to install - it's a DIYer's dream.

Pro Tip: Motorised blinds are great for kids’ spaces—no cords or chains mean one less safety risk.

3. Refresh a Forgotten Space

Not every update needs to be front and centre. Show some love to a hallway, laundry, or spare room, especially if it's still rocking whatever the last owners left behind. A simple roller or Roman blind can change the vibe of those overlooked areas and add value to your place.

Pro tip: Neutral or textured fabrics keep things light and bright, especially in small or low-light spaces.

4. Use the Easter Break to Plan Ahead

Too many egg hunts to DIY this weekend? Long weekends are perfect for planning your next project. Order free fabric samples online now and have them ready to test out in your space. Experiment with lighting by folding the swatches and holding them to the window to see them in different lighting conditions. Feel the fabric of each sample to gauge its texture and thickness and hold it against your walls, furniture, and other samples to see how colours complement or contrast.

Pro tip: Don’t forget to check the back of the fabric. What it looks like from the outside can make a big difference to your home’s street appeal.

You don’t need to renovate your whole house to notice the difference. From a cord-free blind in the kids’ room, better-insulated rooms ahead of winter, or simply getting samples sorted for your next project, small changes can make your home feel brand new.

Plan Now, Save Later

Whether you’re mapping out ideas or ready to roll up your sleeves, a free consultation with a design expert can help you find the perfect fit for your space and budget. Get a quote during the DIYblinds Easter Sale, and we’ll honour your 15% discount across blinds, curtains, and shutters for 30 days—so you can plan now and lock in the savings when you’re ready.