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...]
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 looking … [Read more...]
The Various Stages of a Bathroom Makeover
Are you a keen DIY fan looking for a challenge? If so, maybe you should consider installing a new bathroom (related: how much do it cost to install 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 … [Read more...]
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. It is likely to be … [Read more...]
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 your … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
