Jenni Yolo is aware of that it may be troublesome to determine the place to start out with do-it-yourself design and renovation. The DIY-er, thrifter, and renovator is presently starring in “Makeover by Monday,” a brand new Magnolia Community collection whereby she helps individuals refresh areas of their houses in only one weekend by using her DIY experience.
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With over a decade of expertise, she’s well-equipped to tackle bigger tasks in her present, however she recommends that every one freshmen kick off their DIY life-style the identical method: begin small and construct confidence.
“I feel typically individuals leap into a extremely massive venture and that’s possibly the place they get themselves into just a little little bit of bother,” Yolo mentioned throughout a current interview with Residence Remedy. “However there are such a lot of tasks which can be easy DIY tasks that you could additionally undo.” She prompt portray or including trim to your partitions, that are each impactful tasks that “aren’t essentially everlasting.”
The shortage of permanence additionally implies that individuals can get bizarre with it and have enjoyable (and never fear an excessive amount of about small errors). “I’m all the time about attempting completely different paint colours, attempting sort of daring issues since you don’t need to dwell with them eternally,” she mentioned. “You’ll be able to all the time change them.”
Yolo cited her husband, David, who works on the present together with her. He solely started renovating homes just a few years in the past and began with small tasks like backsplashes. However now, he’s doing the “most stunning” toilet tile job she’s ever seen. It’s all as a result of he started with newbie, DIY studying experiences. “After which when you study these abilities you possibly can apply it to your subsequent venture,” she mentioned. “After which maintain going till you are able to do bigger issues with numerous confidence.”
“Makeover by Monday” airs Saturdays at 12 p.m. ET on Magnolia Community, discovery+, and the Magnolia app.
Supply: Residence Remedy