Have a Royal refresh this jubilee weekend

by Taryn Davies | 22 May 2012

With the long weekend on its way we’re all thinking of ways to refresh and tidy our homes in time for the Queen’s Jubilee, which is why Rug Doctor has come up with some top DIY tips on how you can get your house in order in time for the royal rendezvous.

Home and Garden on Female First

To give your home the red carpet treatment have a look at the tips below and choose the few you want to tackle- you’ll have your home fit for a queen in no time.

Get your trusted tools ready

Start as you mean to go on and make sure you’ve got everything you need for your DIY extravaganza. We mean dust sheets, hammer and nails, bin liners and masking tape… and lots of cups of tea too.

Find a prince or princess to lend a hand

DIY often requires two pairs of hands so call on a partner or friend to lend a hand with the heavy lifting or holding a ladder

Honour your paint brush

Adding a splash of colour to your walls can help create a majestic finish to any room. Prep is key when it comes to painting so clear the area and make sure you fill in any cracks before you dip your brush.

Pay tribute to your walls

Try adding wallpaper to the wall behind your bed for that real wow-factor! A bold retro print is a thumbs up this season.

Make your carpets fit for the Queen

Hire a Rug Doctor to deep clean your carpets, stairs, upholstery and mattress making them look, feel and smell as good as new. A Rug Doctor was actually supplied to Buckingham Palace some years ago.

Revitalise your throne

Uplift your living room by cleaning your sofa using Rug Doctor Upholstery cleaner and the hand tool kit that comes with every machine rental.

Frame your own royal family

Create a photo wall to really transform the appearance of a room; try using different styles and sizes of frames with all your favourite family photos to make a great focal point.