Through my whole experience as a plasterer, I’ve always been lucky to work with people who knew what they were doing. I’ve been shown the right tools to use, the correct ways to prepare a job, and more importantly, I’ve been shown how to put the plaster onto the wall! But … [Read more...]
DIYers Guide to Tiling a Bathroom
Tiling a bathroom is not a simple task. There are tonnes of different scenarios which may require different skills and techniques to create a flawless finish. However, if you have a good idea of the processes involved, how long they're likely to take and some of the … [Read more...]
15 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Building Contractor
This is a guest post by Grant Findley. Choosing and hiring the right building contractor for your latest home project is no easy task. The last thing you want to do is hire a cowboy builder or con artist, so you’ll need a way of vetting potential contractors until you’re … [Read more...]
How to Paint Skirting Boards
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 … [Read more...]
How to Maintain Timber Decking to Prolong its Life (plus Infographic)
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 … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most of a Dark Room in Your Home
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 … [Read more...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Joinery and How It’s Taking the Internet by Storm
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 … [Read more...]
How to Make a Dovetail Joint
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 … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Perfect Bath
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 … [Read more...]
6 Easy Ways to Convert Your Spare Bedroom into Something More Useful
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 … [Read more...]
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