It may seem like a simple decision to make at first, but once you start looking for internal door handles you’ll soon realise, like with many products, there’s much more to door furniture than meets the eye! All of a sudden you’ll find out that there’s quite literally hundreds of models, styles and finishes of…
There are several reasons why you might want to take a central heating radiator off the wall. Maybe you are fed up with struggling to wallpaper behind it or perhaps it is rusty, and you need to replace it. You might find that it no longer gets hot at the bottom even though you bleed…
Tastes change over time, so it is not surprising that the decor in our homes is constantly evolving. The trend for ultra-modern surroundings is not everyone’s cup of tea, but even in those rooms you will see twists on modern decor. I am referring to the one wall that people choose to wallpaper to make…
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…
There was an upsurge in the popularity of garden design in the 1980s thanks to the garden renovation programs on television and personalities like Alan Titchmarsh. Also, thanks to the rise in the popularity of DIY stores and garden centres, materials were widely available to the general public in a way that they never were…
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 builders merchant or online from a…
Whenever you have a bath or shower, the steam generated from the hot water in your bathroom will eventually cause the moisture in the air to linger around and form a mist. And if you stay in the bathroom long enough your walls will start to “sweat” – even if you have a window or…
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,…
Cast iron guttering is very popular, particularly for its endurance and traditional appearance. Older houses often have cast iron gutters, and will need painting every now and again as opposed to plastic or PVC gutters and downpipes. If cast iron gutters are maintained and cleaned properly and regularly they can last a very long time,…
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 manner. This guide…
Installing a bath isn’t a particularly difficult project; as long as you plan thoroughly and work in a methodical fashion you should be able to achieve a satisfactory end result. Here we work through the steps for installing a new bath in the order you are likely to encounter them The first step should, of course,…
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to remove wallpaper before redecorating? Sorry to burst your bubble but there isn’t one! Every method I know is messy and takes forever. With that said, there is one method that outshines the rest – using an electric steamer. These things make removing wallpaper so much…
In this article, we’ll be covering the topic of how to remove wall tiles. But before we get to that section, a word about safety. Before you start removing wall tiles, you need to think about protection. Firstly, for yourself. Because tiles are hard-wearing, and removing them sometimes requires brute force, you definitely need to…
This post is all about warning DIYers against the idea of fitting an electrical supply in your garden for a pond or water feature. Any electrical work carried out in the garden should be done by a suitably qualified electrician. Check out this site to find one in your area. The installation of cables and…
In this article, we’re going to look at how you can hang and paint lining paper to achieve the same finish as a newly plastered wall. Using lining paper this way removes the cost and mess associated with hiring a plasterer (tips for vetting building contractors) or plastering a wall yourself. (If you’ve never plastered a…
Our homes can take a battering during the cold winter months. And because there aren’t many daylight hours, doing DIY work around the home often takes a back seat between October through to about March. But if something goes wrong with your home during that time, you’ll have to take steps to either fix it…
All electrical items in the home should have a plug top fitted with the appropriate fuse rating, the load (amps) of electrical equipment and appliances can be calculated thus :- WATTS ÷ VOLTS = AMPS 1 KILOWATT = 1000 WATTS VOLTS = 240v So if you have a 240 volt heater rated at 3 KW (3000…
Replacing a damaged or faulty electrical socket-outlet should be a fairly straightforward task, but if you aren’t completely confident in your ability then you should use the services of a qualified electrician. You must switch off the consumer unit and remove the appropriate circuit fuse / miniature circuit breaker. This reduces the risk of electrocution…
The term ‘repointing brickwork’ refers to the practice of replacing, or repacking, the mortar that joins together the bricks in the walls of a building (or standalone wall). Over time, due to weather conditions, aging and sometimes the quality of the original mix, the mortar crumbles away leaving gaps and holes, which allows water to…
Assembling flat pack furniture can be a nightmare, but if you’re methodical and yes, you follow the instructions, you should be able to build your typical flat pack furniture from IKEA and other stores without too much hassle. If you’re able, especially if you’re putting together a large item such as a wardrobe, work in…
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