Easy DIY Bank Holiday Projects to Refresh Your Home in 2025

🛠️ 10 Easy Bank Holiday Projects to Try This Weekend – With a Little Help from Cowal Building

Bank holidays were made for BBQs, cold drinks and basking in the sunshine. You’ve got to make the most of it in Scotland, haven’t you?

And of course, there’s always that a wee bit of DIY you’ve been hoping to get round to when you get the time.

Well, if you’ve got a long weekend on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to tick off a few of those jobs that have been hanging around the to-do list for far too long. And the good news is Cowal Building is open this Bank Holiday for everything you need to get started!

The Cowal Building & Plumbing Supplies team are here to make sure you have everything you need for your successful, stress-free bank holiday projects. We stock top-quality products (used by tradespeople and home DIY-ers alike) at all our depots and in our online shop, and you can ask our friendly, knowledgeable team at your local depot for advice too.

Here’s a handy list of home improvement projects based on how much time you’ve got and what you might need to get started.

Projects You Can Finish in a Weekend

1. Transform a Room

Fancy a full makeover?

You can completely transform a room over a weekend – paint the walls, freshen up the skirting, maybe even swap out some fixtures. Our trade-quality paints and decorating tools make it easy to get that smooth, professional finish. We also offer a paint colour matching service at both our Dunoon and Rothesay depots, so if you’ve seen a colour you like we can help you get it faster!

You might need:

• Wall and ceiling paint (ask us for advice on finishes)
• Rollers, brushes, masking tape
• Dust sheets and filler

2. Revamp Your Kitchen Cupboards

Cupboard painting is trending – and with good reason. It’s a brilliant way to modernise your kitchen without the full renovation price tag. The trick is in the prep (we’ve got the right products to make that painless).

Keep it neat with clean, light interiors or make your cupboard pop with a contrasting internal colour or cheerful ceramics! If you’re really short on time, try new handles – small changes can have a bold impact.

You might need:

• Degreaser or cleaner
• Primer and cupboard paint
• Sanding blocks and good brushes

3. Add Wall Panelling or Feature Walls

Love the panelling trend? You don’t need to be a carpenter. Our acoustic wall panel strips or cheat’s wallpaper versions from homeware stores can help you get the look fast.

You might need:

• Decorative MDF strips
• Panel adhesive
• Paint or wallpaper

Projects You Can Smash in a Day

4. Paint Your Front Door

Give your home some curb appeal with a pop of colour on the front door. It’s a simple task with a big visual payoff – just don’t forget to leave it ajar while it dries!

You might need:

• Exterior wood paint
• Door brush or roller set
• Masking tape

5. Wallpaper the Downstairs Toilet

This tiny space is the perfect spot to have some design fun. Love bold prints? Go for it!

You might need:

• Wallpaper and paste
• Smoother and trimming tools
• Spirit level and tape measure

6. Refresh Garden Fences

Weathered fencing? No problem. A quick coat of fence paint will have your garden looking BBQ-ready in no time. We also have a great range of timber for your urgent replacements.

You might need:

• Fence and shed paint
• Outdoor paintbrush or sprayer
• Garden cleaner

7. Upcycle Garden Furniture, Planters and Decorative Items

Is your garden set looking a bit sad? A coat of paint or wood oil can work wonders.

You could even get creative and make a fantastic planter out of an old trug, trough or tyre.

You might need:

• Exterior furniture paint or oil
• Sandpaper
• Brushes or rollers

Projects You Can Do in Half a Day

8. Paint the Radiators

Bring radiators in line with the rest of your décor. It’s a great little detail that makes a big difference to your room style.

You might need:

• Radiator paint (choose a quality heat-resistant paint – cheaper paints will flake easily)
• Small roller or angled brush
• Degreaser

9. Colour Blocking

Use painter’s tape to mark out bold shapes and blocks of colour. This technique adds instant style to any space and takes just a few hours.

You might need:

• Multiple paint colours
• Masking tape
• Roller and detail brush

10. Refresh the Skirting Boards

These often get overlooked, but a quick clean and paint can make your space feel brand new.

You might need:

• Gloss or satinwood paint
• Sandpaper
• Masking tape and brushes

Why Shop with Cowal Building This Bank Holiday?

Whether you’re in the commercial trade and taking a busman’s holiday or tackling your first DIY project, Cowal Building is here to help with all your bank holiday projects!

We stock the same high-quality products used by commercial tradespeople, so you know you’re getting the good stuff. Plus, our friendly staff are on hand to offer tips, recommendations and a bit of encouragement when you need it most.

Visit your local depot to chat with our team, stock up for the weekend or get some last-minute advice on your bank holiday project plans.

PS: Don’t Forget the Essentials:

• BBQ tongs and fun apron
• Cold, refreshing drinks and juicy burgers
• Music to keep you motived

And if you want to post your project online, tag us on Facebook @cowalbuilding and Instagram @cowalbuildingplumbingsupplies – we love seeing your results!

Whether you’re giving the hallway a fresh coat of paint or you’re finally getting round to fixing the garden fence, our depots are open on Bank Holiday Monday 26th May 2025 so you can stock up and crack on!