{"id":8765,"date":"2020-05-19T16:26:12","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T15:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/?p=8765"},"modified":"2022-11-10T16:03:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T16:03:24","slug":"top-5-home-improvements-happening-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/top-5-home-improvements-happening-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Home Improvements Happening Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These are unprecedented times in the UK and around the world as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The country is in lockdown and millions of people are either working from home, on restricted hours or facing an uncertain future in terms of their jobs. Despite this, the strength of the British resolve to \u2018Keep Calm and Carry On\u2019 remains strong. Retail stores have seen record sales of everything from gym equipment to TV subscription services, running trainers to new sofas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We at Wood Finishes Direct have experienced the same with a huge demand for all things \u2018wood care\u2019 related. To the extent we have even had to revise our working practices, by taking temporary pauses on website orders to ensure we can dispatch all customer orders in a timely fashion, before the next wave of orders for oils, stains and varnishes comes rushing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will all be spending a LOT more time at home over the coming weeks. You&#8217;re going to find yourself looking for things to do around the house, so luckily for you we&#8217;ve curated a list of 5 quick and easy home improvements that can be done during the Covid-19 lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 Home Improvements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are people ordering at the moment? Well it seems that whilst a number of you are content to stay indoors and do home improvements that perhaps didn\u2019t get done over winter, the majority are definitely looking to do their gardens up in anticipation of improving weather and the approaching summer months. Afterall, for the foreseeable future at least, it\u2019s highly likely that we\u2019ll all be spending more time in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here it is, our top 5 home improvement projects for spring 2020\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You guessed it, if the name of the game for the coming months means sitting at home to read, exercise and eat lunch, then doing it outside in the summer sun seems like a better proposition than sitting indoors. Items in high demand are decking oils, wood preservers, decking stains, decking cleaners and decking paints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ronseal-decking-cleaner-for-cleaning-away-mould-and-algae.jpg\" alt=\"Ronseal Decking Cleaner for cleaning and removing mould and algae from wooden decking\n\" class=\"wp-image-8893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ronseal-decking-cleaner-for-cleaning-away-mould-and-algae.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ronseal-decking-cleaner-for-cleaning-away-mould-and-algae-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ronseal-decking-cleaner-for-cleaning-away-mould-and-algae-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the condition and size of your deck, this job shouldn&#8217;t take more than a couple of hours. A quick win and an easy way to instanly lift the appearance of new or old decking that may be looking worn or tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our top trending decking treatment at the moment is \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/ronseal-decking-cleaner-and-reviver\" target=\"_blank\">\nRonseal Decking Cleaner and Reviver<\/a>. This powerful decking cleaner and reviver removes moss, mould and algae, and is ideal as a pre-treatment, to prepare decked areas prior to applying a decking stain or oil &#8211; Marvelous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garden Fences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Possibly as a result of the stormy start to the year, where many fences were damaged or blown down, we\u2019ve seen a huge demand for fence paints, preservers and fence stains. It seems that in a bid to brighten up garden spaces and add some cheer, our customers are looking for colour in the form of \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/cuprinol-garden-shades\" target=\"_blank\">\nCuprinol Garden Shades paint<\/a>. This garden paint comes in a huge range of colours and is perfect for all garden wood including rough and smooth garden fence panels, sheds, pergolas and more &#8211; Inspirational!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n<a title=\"Cuprinol Garden Shades Paint for painting garden fences\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/cuprinol-garden-shades\" target=\"_blank\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cuprinol-garden-shades-for-garden-fences.jpg\" alt=\"Cuprinol Garden Shades Paint for painting garden fences\" class=\"wp-image-8894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cuprinol-garden-shades-for-garden-fences.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cuprinol-garden-shades-for-garden-fences-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cuprinol-garden-shades-for-garden-fences-352x420.jpg 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior Door Treatments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those that are less optimistic about the weather and more concerned about protecting interior doors from increased family use, the firm favorite is currently \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/osmo-door-oil\" target=\"_blank\">\nOsmo Door Oil<\/a>. Ideal for all types of wooden internal doors including solid wood, engineered and veneered doors, it protects the wood from greasy hand and finger marks, scuffs, stains and moisture. Door oils are also great for restoring or rejuvenating old and tired looking doors. Treating doors is quick and easy and should literally take minutes ones prepared or cleaned. It&#8217;s an open and shut case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n<a title=\"Manns Premier Door Oil for protection and enhancing internal wooden doors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/manns-premier-door-oil\" target=\"_blank\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/manns-door-oil-wood-oil-for-interior-wooden-doors.jpg\" alt=\"Manns Premier Door Oil for protection and enhancing internal wooden doors\" class=\"wp-image-8895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/manns-door-oil-wood-oil-for-interior-wooden-doors.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/manns-door-oil-wood-oil-for-interior-wooden-doors-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worktops and Table Tops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you likely to be spending more time in the kitchen, baking fresh bread and cakes by the batch with and for the children? Real wood kitchen worktops and table tops are getting more use than normal. As a result we&#8217;ve seen increased demand for worktop oils such as \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/osmo-top-oil\" target=\"_blank\">\nOsmo Top Oil<\/a> to keep wooden food preparation surfaces sealed, protected and looking great whilst the nation bakes. Bake yourself happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n<a title=\"Osmo Top Oil for wooden worktops. Protects and enhances\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/osmo-top-oil\" target=\"_blank\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/osmo-top-oil-protects-and-enhances-wooden-worktops.jpg\" alt=\"Osmo Top Oil for wooden worktops. Protects and enhances.\" class=\"wp-image-8896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/osmo-top-oil-protects-and-enhances-wooden-worktops.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/osmo-top-oil-protects-and-enhances-wooden-worktops-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/osmo-top-oil-protects-and-enhances-wooden-worktops-388x420.jpg 388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wooden Floors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the whole family potentially at home and kids running in and out of the garden, wooden floors are going to need more regular cleaning. The best way to do this is with a dedicated wood floor cleaner and mop. In demand at the moment are \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/bona-spray-mop\" target=\"_blank\">\nBona Wood Floor Spray Mops<\/a>. These handy spray mops provide everything needed to clean and protect wooden floors without the need to fill or carry around a bucket of water. These self contained mops come with a refillable cleaning solution cartridge and washable microfibre mop head which make cleaning wood floors quick and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n<a title=\"Bona Spray Mop for all solid wood, laminate and engineered wood flooring\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/bona-spray-mop\" target=\"_blank\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bona-spray-mop-for-all-wooden-engineered-and-laminate-flooring.jpg\" alt=\"Bona Spray Mop for all solid wood, laminate and engineered wood flooring\" class=\"wp-image-8897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bona-spray-mop-for-all-wooden-engineered-and-laminate-flooring.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bona-spray-mop-for-all-wooden-engineered-and-laminate-flooring-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bona-spray-mop-for-all-wooden-engineered-and-laminate-flooring-361x420.jpg 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help with your projects?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the craziness going on in the world at the moment, being home is a welcome distraction and we want to help you make your home and garden the best it can be. If you&#8217;re unsure about what you need for a particular project or just need some guidence on how best to treat something, \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">\ncontact our wood care experts<\/a> who are always on hand to provide free, expert advice on any woodcare projects or products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love to see before, during and after photos of any wood finishing, decorating, restoration or home improvement projects. If you would like to share your pictures with us and our followers, send us your photos or share on our \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/woodfinishesdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nFacebook<\/a>, \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wfdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nTwitter<\/a>, \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/wfdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nPinterest<\/a> or \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/woodfinishesdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nInstagram<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are unprecedented times in the UK and around the world as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. 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