From this guide, you'll learn how to wallpaper a room. We'll look at the whole process from start to finish and provide you with some top tips to make everything go as smoothly as possible. As with most things DIY, good preparation is key to doing a great job. So be prepared to spend a … [Read more...] about How to Wallpaper a Room Step-by-Step
How to Clean Paintbrushes (Water and Oil-Based Paint)
In this article, we'll be looking at the best ways to clean paintbrushes after you've spent hours painting skirting boards, painting interior doors and generally sprucing up your home. A good quality paintbrush will last many decorating jobs and will help you achieve a high-quality finish. So it … [Read more...] about How to Clean Paintbrushes (Water and Oil-Based Paint)
How to Lay Laminate Flooring
In this guide, we'll be looking at how to lay laminate flooring. Further on in the article, you'll find a list of tools you need to do the job and a couple of videos so you can see the process in action. You'll pick up a few tips if you watch the videos, especially the second one. In the … [Read more...] about How to Lay Laminate Flooring
New Boiler Installation: Important Info and Helpful Tips
If you’re in the midst of shopping for a new boiler, you’ll appreciate it can be an expensive purchase. With many aspects to consider, including the price, energy efficiency, safety features and more, it’s important to get it right. Here, we look at how the UK government’s strategy to tackle … [Read more...] about New Boiler Installation: Important Info and Helpful Tips
How to Convert a Loft – Conversion Guide for Beginners
In this article, we'll be looking at everything you need to take into consideration when converting a loft. This isn't a simple DIY job you could do in a few hours. Yes, you could do it yourself if you have the skills. But many people choose to hire a professional to take care of the work for them. … [Read more...] about How to Convert a Loft – Conversion Guide for Beginners
Eco-Friendly Paints for a Sustainable Future
Before we get into the topic of eco-friendly paints, let's take a look at the current landscape. Toxic and dangerous. Two words that describe some of the ingredients present in modern paints. They’re bad for human health and damaging to the environment. The ingredients that give paint its … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Paints for a Sustainable Future
5 DIY Gardening Projects Made with PVC Pipe
Any successful garden requires adequate water supplies (unless it's a xeriscape garden) and reliable drainage. With this aqua-focus, it's inevitable that pipes get involved in the process. However, it doesn't stop with those basic tasks. You can employ PVC pipe (the same stuff used in your … [Read more...] about 5 DIY Gardening Projects Made with PVC Pipe
How to Keep Your Boiler Working at Peak Efficiency
Did you know that more than half the money you spend on energy bills goes towards heating your home? So it goes that by ensuring that your boiler is efficient, you will be able to benefit from lower energy costs. In many cases, buying a new boiler can help you achieve this goal. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Boiler Working at Peak Efficiency
3 Reasons Your Boiler May Be Losing Pressure and How to Solve Them
If you’ve tried to do the washing up only to find there’s no hot water again, it could be a sign your boiler’s cut out. A combi boiler requires pressure to run. The pressure in the system helps the warm water to circulate around your heating system – while also helping to protect the delicate … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Your Boiler May Be Losing Pressure and How to Solve Them
7 Ways to Improve the Lifespan of Your Boiler
A new boiler leaves a hefty dent in any household budget, even if you go for a company that offers monthly finance. Combi boilers have an average lifespan of around 15 years depending on the make, amount of usage it gets and how well it’s cared for. So it would make sense to try and improve the … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Improve the Lifespan of Your Boiler