If you are the driving force behind a new house build, no matter how skilled you are, you will almost certainly need to enlist the help of others along the way. From specialist electricians to hired hands who will help you get on top of the most labour-intensive parts of the process, it will be … [Read more...]
A Step-By-Step Guide to Managing a Self-Build Home Project
If you are going to manage your self-build project, you are very brave. The thing everyone should know about this undertaking is that you don’t need to know anything about building, you just need to have exceptional organisation skills. Firstly you must buy some land on which to build your new … [Read more...]
How to Convert a Loft in 4 Easy Steps (plus three videos)
As DIY projects go, converting your own loft or attic space is probably one of the most complex due to the amount of hard work you’ll need to put in, and the amount of time you’ll need to spend on the task. Ultimately though, this is an incredibly rewarding endeavor that could well add … [Read more...]
Idiot’s Guide to Dry Lining
When it comes to DIY projects, dry lining is one of the most popular for homeowners to tackle on their own. Although you don’t need to be particularly skilled to install dry lining, it is however important that you have all the right materials, tools and knowledge, whilst working in a methodical … [Read more...]
Plastering - The Tools you Need to get the Job Done
If you find yourself involved in a home improvement project such as hanging drywall, painting or wallpapering, having the proper plastering tools are essential. Fortunately, all of these items are available at your local hardware or home improvement store. Trowel A trowel is an important … [Read more...]
How to Hang a New Internal Door
From this post you will learn how to hang a new internal door to an existing frame. There's a short video at the end of the post, which shows you exactly how to hang a new interior wooden door. If you prefer watching over reading, scroll down to watch it. See Also - How to remove an interior … [Read more...]
How to Mark Hinge Positions on a New Internal Door
Tools required :- Wood chisel, hammer, pencil, various screwdrivers, battery / power drill, small drill bit, wedges, dust sheet. When the new door is cut and planed to size it is ready to have the hinge positions marked out. The hinge recesses on the door frame and door edge can also be cut using … [Read more...]
How to Hang a New Internal Door in Position
Tools required :- Screwdriver, wedges. Now all the preparation work for fitting the hinges is complete, you can either fix the hinges to the door frame, or as I prefer, fix them to the door edge. For the time being fix the hinges in position using one screw in each of the hinge centre … [Read more...]
How to Fit Door Handles and Latch to Interior Doors
From this post you will learn how to fit the latch, latch plate and door handles to a new door and door frame. First of all, decide on an appropriate height for the door handles and mark the centre of the door handle on the edge of the door with a pencil. Using a square, mark this centre … [Read more...]
How to Repair Cracked or Damaged Plaster on Internal Walls
Should you discover cracks or patches of loose plaster on the internal walls of your home (usually found when you redecorate - click here for decorating tips), you will have to repair the walls before painting or wallpapering. First, make sure you've got all the tools you need to complete the … [Read more...]
