Revealed: The secrets of how to paint your home like a pro

With tradespeople hard to come by, Kya deLongchamps has paint hacks for homeowners to tackle the job themselves

Tranquil Dawn and Pink Nevada 5 from Dulux are delivered in a calming colour block that adds status to a sofa area. Learn more about the colour wheel and use proper painter's tape if you want a crisp, clean line like this.

With the price and downright rarity of all trades escalating by the hour, interior paintwork remains a weekend adventure that most able-bodied, DIY warriors can dive into room-by-room. 

But halt right there. Yes, you with the engorged roller, wobbling on the top rung of the step-ladder.