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Last Update: Apr 23, 2015

How to Lay Laminate Flooring (Including Video)

Since its invention in 1977, laminate flooring has taken the world by storm. It is attractive, stylish, practical and very hard wearing. The latest products are suitable for use in kitchens and bathrooms, where they may get wet, so there isn’t a room in the house where you can’t use laminate flooring. Here is a […]

Last Update: Apr 23, 2015

How to Build a Sunken Seating Area and Fire Pit in Your Garden

There is nothing like a real fire. It brings out the primitive fascination in all of us. A garden that has comfortable seating and a good fire pit will be used in the evenings much more than one that hasn’t. We are going to take a look here at how you can create your own […]

Last Update: Apr 23, 2015

5 Reasons to Choose Composite Timber for Your Deck

Decking is still one of the most popular choices for patios and entertaining areas in gardens today. It became widely used thanks to the garden makeover programmes of the last couple of decade where experts rush in and secretly renovated worn out gardens in just a day or two. The material used for decking projects […]

Last Update: Apr 23, 2015

Garden DIY Hack: How to Make Your Own Stylish Hand Rail

We are a nation of home lovers and DIY enthusiasts, of that there is no doubt. Many people gain great satisfaction from carrying out their own projects at home and working to a very high standard. For most people, DIY only extends as far as garden landscaping, decorating and woodwork around the home. There comes […]

Last Update: Apr 23, 2015

How to Restore an Old Wooden Dining Table

If you’ve got an old wooden dining table lying around in your garage, now could be the best time to restore it to it’s former glory. We’re experiencing some pretty warm weather at the moment, and this is perfect for when you need to let new coats of varnish and sealant dry. So, give me […]

Last Update: Nov 4, 2015

How to Paint Interior Doors Like a Professional

Over time the interior doors of your home will start looking a bit grubby and worse for wear. This is especially true if you have little ones running around all day. If money is flush and you fancy a change, you could invest in new doors from a local builder’s merchant or online from a […]

Last Update: Aug 20, 2015

A Step-By-Step Guide for Erecting a Fence to Create Privacy in Your Garden

We all love our gardens and try to make them as welcoming as possible. There is nothing worse, however than sitting and relaxing only to find a nosy neighbour peering in and making unwanted conversation. Sunbathing too is a pastime that requires a degree of privacy. There is an old saying, ‘Good fences make good […]

Last Update: Apr 23, 2015

How to Build Your Own Incredible Floating Illuminated Shelf

Creating mood lighting using your whiskey collection or any other coloured liquid is a great way make your room feel warm and cosy. It creates beautiful colours and shadows which add interest to any room. There are hundreds of high quality light shelves available on the market these days using cutting edge materials and technology. […]

Last Update: Apr 23, 2015

The Must-Read Guide to Fixing Old Picture Frames

Most households in the UK own at least a couple of old paintings, and although they might be by unknown artists and ultimately worthless, it’s still a real shame when people stop displaying them due to a broken frame. In the past, most paintings were surrounded by a plaster frame, but those with a little […]

Last Update: Apr 28, 2015

The 8 Step Guide to Giving Your Furniture a Shabby-Chic Makeover

Distressed, shabby chic furniture looks amazing with vintage/shabby chic style decor. It’s also a great way to restore old furniture instead of getting rid of it and giving it a new lease of life. You could use a piece of your old furniture, or maybe even find something at an auction or charity shop to […]

Last Update: Nov 3, 2015

Different Kinds of Flooring for Your Home - The Pros and Cons

Flooring; there are many different kinds out there for use in the home, with plenty of pros and cons to go with them. The kind of flooring you choose will make a massive difference to the look and feel of your home, so it’s important that you choose the right kind based on the look […]

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