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I don't know if it's just me, but i can't think of any situations where i'd personally use "do up"
Funnily enough, I used it only yesterday! And these were my exact words:

I'm taking a week off at Easter to do up the spare room before the new bedroom furniture arrives.

Maybe it's a regional thing but in London I'd say we use it a lot - especially considering we appear to be a nation of DIY (Do It Yourself) enthusiasts. Or should that be DOIY (Do It Up Yourself)? :-)
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