19 of the best pieces of lockdown DIY in and around Portsmouth
WITH lockdown set to keep us at home until May 7 at the earliest, the people of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas have found some creative ways to keep themselves occupied.
By ron Melton
Published 24th Apr 2020, 17:03 BST
Updated 28th May 2020, 10:01 BST
All those who used to say “I’ll do that when I get time” have been called into action by the government’s strict measures – and as this gallery shows, they’ve gone DIY mad.
We asked our readers to show us some of the DIY projects they’ve been working on during lockdown.
Feast your eyes on their creations here – and please feel free to send us yours on Facebook or email them to [email protected]
Feast your eyes on their creations here – and please feel free to send us yours on Facebook or email them to [email protected]
5. A quiet place that's perfect for pups
Rox Porter, from Fareham, gave her furry friends a new place to chill after re-purposing the cupboard under her stairs. Being in the dog house has never been more favourable. Photo: Rox Porter
Gary and Lynne Saunders from Waterlooville will have all the insects in their garden this summer if this brilliant DIY bug hotel is anything to go by. Photo: Lynne Saunders
Kerry Conroy, from Emsworth, delighted her children by making this book nook under the stairs. It's also the perfect refuge for stressed parents! Photo: Kerry Conroy
Lucy Malzard, from Fareham, has used lockdown to give her kitchen a touch of chic by kitting it out with grey walls, grout and marble-effect cupboards. Photo: Lucy Malzard
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