For years, I’ve been guilty of girl-mathing my way through measurements and hoping for the best! But having the right measuring tools has made such a difference to my DIY projects.
Whether I’m hanging something on the wall, planning out a bigger renovation or just getting the house ready for Christmas. These four Bosch tools have become my go-to kit for getting everything level, measured and safely installed. For Christmas I wanted to add a little magic to the dining room, so I kept things simple with some paper garland and these cute little star lights.
What I used
- Bosch Quingo Cross Line Laser
- Bosch Atino
- Bosch Universal Distance
- Bosch Universal Detect
- Cardstock Paper (various colours)
- Paper rope
- Star lights
- Nails
- Hammer
- Scissors
- Stapler
Adding the Christmas decorations
- To make the paper chain garland I cut strips of different coloured cardstock and stapled them together to form a chain.
- For the star garland, I cut star shapes with a rectangle cut out in the centre. Then, I threaded through the paper rope.
- I started by working out where I wanted the garland and star lights to sit, using the Bosch UniversalDistance to measure the space. I used the Quingo Cross Line Laser and Atino to create straight, level guides and make sure the decorations would be evenly positioned. Before adding any fixings, I used the UniversalDetect to check behind the wall and find suitable places to drill.
- Once everything was measured and marked, I added the fixings and hung the garland in place, allowing it to drape naturally.
- Finally, I added the little star lights, spacing them out across the garland to finish it off.
Such a simple update, but it instantly made the dining room feel a little more festive! I love that a few decorations can completely change the feel of a space without needing to do too much. Can’t wait for next Christmas!
