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...]
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 company like … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
How to Convert a Loft in 4 Easy Steps (plus three videos)
As DIY projects go, converting your own loft or attic space is probably one of the most complex due to the amount of hard work you’ll need to put in, and the amount of time you’ll need to spend on the task. Ultimately though, this is an incredibly rewarding endeavor that could well add … [Read more...]
Which Drill - Hammer or SDS?
Safety tip :- Always use safety goggles/protective eyewear when drilling holes in masonry. To drill holes in masonry you obviously need some form of power/battery drill, which one you choose depends on the material you are drilling the hole in and how big a hole you wish to drill. Power/battery … [Read more...]
Planning Your DIY Jobs and Projects
The first thing to ask yourself when undertaking any DIY project is this: Am I confident and capable of carrying out the task? Be honest with yourself as the wrath incurred from your spouse/partner when the project is only half complete and the family home resembles a building site is not to be … [Read more...]