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 home. Many people buy […]
Property Maintenance - Tips for Keeping Your Home in Top Condition
Our home is likely to be the biggest purchase we ever make. It makes sense that we want to keep it in top condition and presented well to others. If a house falls badly into disrepair, the value will be lowered because of the renovations that a new owner will need to undertake. Keeping it […]
The Various Stages of a Bathroom Makeover
Are you a keen DIY fan who is looking for a challenge? If so, maybe you should consider installing a new bathroom in your home which will potentially increase its value and make it easier to sell should you choose to. Fitting a new bathroom is not very difficult; making it look good is. […]
Essential Tips for the Novice Painter/Decorator
Every couple of years a room in our home will need decorating. Wise people realise they are making a rod for their own back by decorating the entire house in one go; it will all need decorating at the same time later on. Decorate one room every year or two, and you can keep up. […]
Identification, Causes and Cures for Rising Damp
Have you noticed recently that your paint has started to bubble and peel in the corner of your room or your wallpaper just will not keep adhered to the wall in one particular spot? Maybe you have noticed a musty smell that just will not go away. Rising damp could well be the cause of […]
10 Tips for Painting Walls and Ceilings Like a Pro
Painting might seem simple at first glance, but the tradesmen who have mastered it have plenty of secrets for improving efficiency while getting fantastic results. The top 10 tips for everything from preparation to completion are covered here so you can finish your project more easily without sacrificing quality. 1. To maintain a consistent texture, […]
DIY Garden Planters
Garden planters can add colour to a patio or grassed area without costing a fortune. You can build them to the size and shape you need and not ‘make do’ with what’s available at the local garden centre or DIY store. Perhaps the biggest advantage of garden planets is the ability to move them around to suit the style and […]
Preparing Woodwork for Painting
Preparing wood surfaces for painting can take, depending on the condition of the timber/woodwork, quite a lot of time and will require a lot of patience. The list below gives various tips on how to prepare wood surfaces dependant on their present condition. New timber New timber should have any knots sealed with knotting compound […]
Why a Radiator Doesn’t get Hot at the Top
If you find that the top half of a radiator is not as hot as the bottom, the cause is most likely to be trapped air in the heating system. This can be easily remedied by bleeding the air from the radiator. Tools required: Radiator bleed key and an old towel or cloth. First of all, […]