Cleaning during DIY need not be a hassle. Implement a few clever tips and tricks to keep mess to minimum and you will find your after-DIY tidy up will run more smoothly.

One trick is to use a bag to catch dust during DIY, ensuring it doesn’t end up all over the floor. Tape a paper bag to a wall or at the end of a workbench, ensuring it is positioned under the area where you will be cutting or drilling. Proceed carefully and the dust should fall straight into the bag! Once you are done simply untape the bag and throw it away.

Take a look inside the latest issue of Handyman for more DIY tips and ideas.