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DIY Garden Planters

Last Updated: December 7, 2016

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 ability to move them around … [Read more...]

How to Add a Wallpaper Border

Last Updated: September 21, 2016

Adding a border to your freshly decorated room can be done quite easily. A lot of wallpaper manufacturers produce borders to compliment their range of wallpapers, and a border can enhance even a very plainly decorated wall. See Also: Wallpapering tips for everyone and for anyone just getting … [Read more...]

How to Fit Architrave Around a Door Casing

Last Updated: November 21, 2016

To fit architrave around a door you will have to cut four mitres, two in the head (top) piece and one in each of the two side pieces. Architrave is normally set back around 1/4" (5mm) from the edge of the door casing, (see fig 1). We do this so the architrave doesn't impede the fitting of the door … [Read more...]

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