DO IT YOURSELF The latest need-to-knows to help you improve your home

Rust-Oleum Universal All-Surface paint in Satin Black; Satin White; Lagoon; Rose; Slate Grey and Hammered Silver, all £19.99 for 750ml, Homebase

Clean up outdoors After a long winter, and with spring on the way, most outdoor spaces are in need of grime busting. Karcher’s new wet and dry vacuum is just the thing for tackling garage and garden mess, making light work of everything from dust and sand to mud and gravel. There’s even a blower function for dislodging dust and leaves from tricky corners. Perfect for tasks too tough for your indoor vac.

Outdoor wet & dry vac, from £89.99, Karcher

Radiators aren’t the most attractive feature, but now they can be! Take inspo from blogger Hester van Overbeek and transform yours using Rust-Oleum Universal All Surface paints. Create a fun design using abstract shapes and bold outlines –perfect for kids’ rooms. Allow to cure for a week before turning the radiator back on.

SOFT TOUCH Go tough with raw-edged leather loops. Magni small leather handle, £13.99, Dowsing & Reynolds

DOG’S LIFE Add a bit of ‘rrruff!’ to upcycled furniture. Hand-painted Boston terrier knob, £25, Audenza

It’s no secret that animal prints are a huge trend in fashion and home decor, but now you can go wild with your flooring, too, thanks to Atrafloor. Its latest vinyl collection features lively, colour-clashing animal-inspired patterns. The designs include quirky blue and orange leopard print, colourpopping pink and blue tiger print and abstract orange and yellow giraffe print. Made from durable vinyl that’s easy to instal, it’s sure to be a talking point for guests.

MODERN MATERIALS Update drawers with contemporary handles. Mixed media knob in wood/brass/Cream resin, £4.95, Bombay Duck

Dare tiger print vinyl flooring, £59sq m, Atrafloor