Welcome to the DIY tips section of Dave’s DIY Tips. Here you’ll find links to our articles on general ways to improve, maintain and enjoy your home.
- Essential Tools for Your DIY Toolkit
- What You Aren’t Doing to Keep Your Electronics Safe
- Tips for Removing Graffiti From Your Property
- How to Clean Windows Like A Pro
- 3 Reasons Your Boiler May Be Losing Pressure and How to Solve Them
- How to Plan a New Kitchen
- DIY Dry Rot Treatment: How To Treat Dry Rot Yourself
- How to Board Your Loft Whilst Achieving Good Insulation
- Simple DIY Improvements To Increase Landlord Rental Value
- Different Types of Damp and How to Treat Them
- How To Deal With Common Pests In And Around The Home
- How to Install an Epoxy Coating on your Garage Floor
- Plastering for Beginners – The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started
- 15 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Building Contractor
- How to Maintain Timber Decking to Prolong its Life (plus Infographic)
- How to Make the Most of a Dark Room in Your Home
- How to Choose the Best Paintbrush for the Job
- Can You Convert Your Loft into a Useful Room?
- 7 Home Renovation Blogs to Follow for Tips, Ideas and Inspiration
- How Much Does it Cost to Install a New Bathroom?
- Can Changing Your Shower Head Really Save You Money?
- Chalk Paint: Top Mythbusting Tips to Upcycling Your Furniture
- How to Install a Water Butt
- A Comparison of Insulated and Non-Insulated Garage Roller Doors
- Advice for Choosing Metal Gates for Your Home
- How to Remove and Replace a Central Heating Radiator
- A Step-By-Step Guide to Managing a Self-Build Home Project
- The Various Stages of a Bathroom Makeover
- How to Paint Interior Doors Like a Professional
- How to Convert a Loft in 4 Easy Steps (plus three videos)
- Idiot’s Guide to Dry Lining
- 14 Top Tips for Saving Money on Your Home Energy Bills
- How to Assemble Flat Pack Furniture Without the Headaches!
- How to Remove an Internal Door
- How to Mark Hinge Positions on a New Internal Door
- How to Hang a New Internal Door in Position
- How to Fit Door Handles and Latch to Interior Doors
- The Tools Required for a DIY Plastering Project
- A Guide to the Different Types of Plaster
- How to Repair a Hole in Plasterboard or Drywall
- How to Fit Security Lights to Protect Your Home
- Barbecure Designs and Ideas
- How to Lay a Stepping Stone Path Across a Garden Lawn
- How to Lay Bricks: Bricklaying Tips and Advice for the DIYer
- How to Clean Paint Brushes
- How to Prepare and Paint Walls and Ceilings
- How to Paint an Internal Door
- How to Add a Wallpaper Border
- How to Fit a Shelf
- How to Fix Draughty Doors
- Mixing Concrete or Mortar by Hand
- Additives for Mortar or Concrete
- How to Lay Flags or Decorative Paving
- Which Screws do I Use?
- Which Screws do I Use?
- How to Fit a Kitchen
- Planning Your DIY Jobs and Projects