When it comes to creating an ideal construction tool kit, there are many essentials that every builder should own to bring about a higher efficiency in work and better performance. Apart from bringing ease into a builder’s life, the use of right tools for the job also ensures superior quality of work.Starting off with the…
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Air Hose Reel Mounting Ideas: Where Should You Install It?
If you’re someone that spends your nights tucked away in your garage, then you’re probably well-versed in DIY. Now, maintaining your car, fixing things around your home and embarking on imaginative projects is great, but most garages don’t have sufficient equipment to do so. One thing that professional garages have, that home garages don’t, is…
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When To DIY Or Not To DIY To Sell Your Home
One aspect that saw massive change during the Covid pandemic was the unprecedented rise in house prices. Some areas of the UK saw considerable increases in house prices along with the increase in the Bank of England interest rates meant that buying your first home became more difficult than ever. It also makes it a…
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Conducting DIY In The New Year: Making Changes To Your Home On a Budget
DIY projects are something we feel most folk reading this and beyond are familiar with. While some people dread picking up a hammer and screwdriver to complete them, there are others who look forward to getting into the nitty-gritty of things. Completing DIY projects in the home can have an impact on the overall atmosphere…
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Top Tips For Adding A New Room
There are few things as satisfying (especially if you’re the DIY type) for home improvements and additions. One of these subliminally fun exercises is to add on a whole new room or change the look and feel of an existing space. Right now, throwing a concrete floor for über fantastic bedrooms, mancaves or outdoor entertainment…
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Introducing Your Adult Kids To DIY
Many parents envision their children living independent, adult lives the second they turn 18. However, smart mums and dads know that they can expect to support and guide their children long after this time. Remember, some parents still support their children long into adulthood, helping them get by in an uncertain economy. If you succeed…
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Time to Replace Your Guttering? Here Are 4 Signs to Look Out For
Most people don’t think about their guttering. It’s rare for homeowners to check the condition of the water drainage systems on the exterior of their homes, but you mustn’t underestimate their importance. When guttering is working properly, it will re-direct rainwater away from your home. This helps to prevent structural damage and damp, which can…
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5 Things You Shouldn’t DIY
Bootstrapping is brilliant and we’re full of admiration for those of us who learn and then master the millions of things that you can genuinely do yourself. But on the flip side, there are some tasks in your life that you can’t apply the DIY ethos too – those tricky, technical and sometimes downright dangerous…
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What to Look for When Buying Replacement Windows
Purchasing replacement windows as an installer is an entirely different process to what it would be for the end customer. The questions to ask are not the same, nor are the concerns that might arise. If you own a replacement window business, or you are about to enter the industry, this article is ideal for…
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Top Home Renovation Trends for 2021 & Beyond
In the first quarter of 2020, we witnessed a major trend of DIY home renovations. Due to social distancing and safety issues, people were forced to stay at their homes, which is why we saw a growing trend of DIY home construction and renovations while people tried to build more comfortable outdoor and indoor living…
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Essential Tools That Everyone Should Own
If you are anything like me, you are always on the lookout for new DIY projects to do around the house. There are always things you can tinker with, renovate, uplift… It’s a curse and a blessing, really. Nothing is ever perfect but, at least, I keep myself busy and improve my home while doing…
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How to Put Your Own Stamp on a New Build
Buying a new build has a lot of advantages. While you may want to live in a new build for some of these advantages, you might also not be the biggest fan of some of the “cookie-cutter”-ness of these types of homes. If you want to put your own stamp on a new build, here…
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Creating More Space As Your Family Grows
When you buy your first home there is every likelihood that there will just be the two of you moving in. Of course that can quickly change because within a few years you may decide together to start a family. This is when what you thought what was a home big enough for both of…
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Top Bathroom Trends for 2021
Designing a new bathroom can be a challenge. The latest trends move quickly year by year and trying to keep up can leave your head spinning. Well, the good news is we are here to help. This round-up will run over all of the top styles of 2021 to consider when updating your bathroom. Let’s…
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Hippo Declares War On Waste Plastics In The Construction Industry
The problems facing the world over the next 5-10 years is climate change. One of the biggest reasons that climate change is a problem is our reliance and use of plastic. This is very prevalent in the construction industry in the UK. 23% of plastic produced in the UK is consumed by the construction industry…
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More Than DIY Skills: Other Ways for Dads To Be “Handy
While it is nice in one respect to think that, as dads, we have that typical macho fixer-upper approach to things and are handy with our hands, there is so much more to it than just being good at DIY. Having skilful hands can translate to so many different practices in our lives. If you…
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DIY And All The Safety Equipment You Need
I have been a painter and decorator for over 20 years and the one most important thing I have learnt over that time is that accidents can happen. As we all know accidents will happen without warning and there is never any pre-warning. That is why over the years I have always made sure that…
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3 Worst DIY Mishaps (And How To Avoid Them)
Everyone remembers their first attempt at DIY. Whether it was putting up some shelves you bought from Homebase, varnishing the kitchen cupboards, or even hammering a nail in the wall to hang a picture, that first time sticks with you like a feted memory. But there’s a good reason it lodges in your head –…
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The Top 4 Benefits Of Renovating Your Home
It’s getting increasingly tricky to find your perfect home, whilst some things may tick the boxes others may not be quite as perfect as you’d like. Since moving house is a time-consuming and expensive option, more and more people are turning to home renovation to exactly build their dream home. Projects can be as simple…