Instead of paying hundreds (or even thousands) of pounds to have your new kitchen fitted by somebody else, why not fit it yourself? Most competent DIYers have the ability to do this kind of work, and if you fall short of all the required skills, you can bring in the specialists as and when … [Read More...]
Painting skirting boards isn’t difficult. But it’s one of those essential jobs most people don’t enjoy because it involves lots of crouching and crawling around the floor. Typically, there are two scenarios - painting new skirting boards or repainting your existing skirting boards. If you’re … [Read More...]
Adding timber decking to your garden can significantly enhance its appearance, but it’s not enough just to throw down a deck and leave it as is thereafter. It requires due care and attention throughout the year so that it doesn’t lose its visual appeal, nor is the timber’s quality compromised. … [Read More...]
Having a dark room in your home can leave you reluctant to decorate it. You can’t change it, so what’s the point in trying to make it look nice, right? Wrong! There are some really simple ways to brighten up a dark room and make it look less cave-like. Here are some of the best tips to make the most … [Read More...]
What is Japanese Joinery? Centuries before the invention of screws and fasteners, Japanese carpentries created their own beautiful and effective woodworking joints (known as joinery), closely related to Japanese architecture. It is the work of tightly slotting together pieces of timber or lumber to … [Read More...]
Today, there's so much focus on a college education, that most people miss all the opportunities offered in the trades. A plumber is one of those jobs, which not only offers a good income, but also provides an avenue for self-employment. There are many different areas to work, including using your … [Read More...]
Perfect dovetail joints are a thing of beauty. They're also mighty strong and hard to make well. The most basic dovetail joint is called the through dovetail. It's generally used to join together two pieces of wood at a right angle. You'll find them in drawers, boxes, chests and the … [Read More...]
From freestanding baths to corner baths and more, there are many styles, shapes and sizes available to suit any requirement. Choosing a new bath that’s perfect for you can be difficult and you can easily feel overwhelmed, but hopefully the following information will help you make the right … [Read More...]
Do you have a spare bedroom going to waste? Maybe it's the most neglected room in your home, jammed with washing, unwanted furniture and last year’s Christmas decorations. I urge you to not to let this valuable space go to waste. Your spare bedroom is an opportunity to provide guest … [Read More...]
Struggling to find the right paint colour? Wait until you look at the brushes... When you start preparing to paint a room you’d be forgiven for thinking that the difficult choice is in which colour to go for. In fact, choosing the right tool for the job may completely change the finish and … [Read More...]
When you need more space than your home currently offers you, there are a few options available to you. You can extend the house and add onto the floor space if you have sufficient garden space and can get planning permission. You can convert a garage, depending on its construction, into a … [Read More...]