This is my preferred method for removing wallpaper from a wall. It's fast, efficient and you can strip a large room in a short time.There is a downside to using a wallpaper steamer - it's messy. Water droplets from a steamer trickle down the wall and end up on your skirting board and floor. … [Read more...] about How to Use a Steamer to Remove Wallpaper
PAINTING & DECORATING: Home Improvement and DIY Guides, Tips and Advice
The 3 Best Types of Paint for Interior Wood
Back in the day, people automatically opted for gloss paint when painting wood around the home. Doors, skirting boards, door frames, bannisters - they all got the same treatment. These days, there are at least a couple more types of paint to consider.Let’s take a look at each of them so you can … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Types of Paint for Interior Wood
How to Clean Paintbrushes (Water and Oil-Based Paint)
In this article, we'll be looking at the best ways to clean paintbrushes after you've spent hours painting skirting boards, painting interior doors and generally sprucing up your home.A good quality paintbrush will last many decorating jobs and will help you achieve a high-quality finish. So it … [Read more...] about How to Clean Paintbrushes (Water and Oil-Based Paint)
Eco-Friendly Paints for a Sustainable Future
Before we get into the topic of eco-friendly paints, let's take a look at the current landscape.Toxic and dangerous. Two words that describe some of the ingredients present in modern paints. They’re bad for human health and damaging to the environment.The ingredients that give paint its … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Paints for a Sustainable Future
How to Wallpaper a Room Step-by-Step
From this guide, you'll learn how to wallpaper a room. We'll look at the whole process from start to finish and provide you with some top tips to make everything go as smoothly as possible.As with most things DIY, good preparation is key to doing a great job. So be prepared to spend a … [Read more...] about How to Wallpaper a Room Step-by-Step
How to Plaster a Wall – A Guide for Beginners
Get ready to dive into this detailed guide to plastering for beginners by somebody who does it every day!Through my whole experience as a plasterer, I’ve always been lucky to work with people who knew what they were doing. I’ve been shown the right plastering tools to use, the correct ways to … [Read more...] about How to Plaster a Wall – A Guide for Beginners