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
Read moreIt’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…
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Grey Kitchen Cabinets: How to Choose the Right Shade
Read moreMore and more, homeowners are going with grey, especially in the kitchen. Thanks to its neutrality, versatility, and flexibility, grey kitchen cabinets are moving up the popularity ladder. With so many shades available, grey can deliver many different moods, from cool and sleek to warm and inviting, helping designers incorporate other features to fit the…
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[AD] Fluidmaster; The Little Guide Book Of Toilet Repairs
Read moreHow many times have you finished on the toilet, turned around and the toilet won’t flush? I bet it’s happened on numerous occasions to all of us! It certainly has to me. Let’s be honest, it’s very frustrating, inconvenient and can be just a little embarrassing. When this happens most of us won’t have a…
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5 Most Amazing DIY Projects To Finish Before Summer
Read moreSummer is meant to be a time for relaxing and enjoying yourself. If you can finish these five amazing DIY projects before summer arrives, you’ll be on your way to making the most of the season. 1. Create A Furnished Outdoor Seating Area Summer nights are the perfect time to sit outdoors and enjoy the…
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[AD] Review Of A Magnetic Sweeper
Read moreI have been a painter and decorator for more than 20 years. Over those years I have learnt many other skills in different trades. I am now fully capable of replacing the guttering, facias and soffits on a house, as well hanging doors, fully replacing a kitchen and many other things. I would now consider…
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[AD] What Would You Use A Garden Room For?
Read moreWhen you move into your new home, it’s everything you have always wanted. It’s the right size, it has the right amount of bedrooms and it’s perfect. However, very quickly you can start to out grow what you thought was the perfect sized home. When you moved in, it was most likely just the two…
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A New Kind of Man Cave: Designing Your At Home Cigar Lounge
Read moreYou have been thinking about it and mentally designing it for years, but now that you have the time, money, and space you are ready to begin your plans for a new cigar lounge in your own home. You have a lot to consider when you are renovating a new oasis in your house, like…
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[AD] Six Valuable Home Improvement Ideas for 2021
Read moreThis year, many of us spent more time than we would have anticipated at home. With pubs, gyms and restaurants closed for long stretches and many workplaces operating remotely, we adopted several new national pastimes out of necessity. Between all the Zoom yoga classes, Tiger King marathons and amateur bake-offs, millions of homeowners resolved to…
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Getting The Perfect Finish When Painting In Your Home
Read moreI have been a professional painter and decorator for over 20 years. During that time I have learnt that with the right tools and paint you will achieve a perfect finish every time when redecorating your home inside or outside. I have in the past made the mistake of using a cheap paintbrush or roller.…
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DIY Skills For Kids
Read moreBeing good at DIY and other household tasks is a very handy skill, that can make it a lot easier to stay on top of home maintenance. As more practical classes disappear from the curriculum, many children aren’t learning these skills at school anymore. If you’re good at DIY yourself, you can get even very…
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[AD] Finding The Right Flooring For A Older Property
Read moreIf your property is over 70 years old there is every chance that it will still have many period features from it’s time. If for instance your property was built in the 1930’s then it’s likely that a lot of hardwood would have been used. This could be picture rails, dado rails, skirting boards and…
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Protect Your Oil from Theft this Winter
Read moreHome heating oil is more vulnerable to theft in the winter months. Of course, the main reason for this is that it’s colder, so there’s more demand for it. If thieves are selling it on they’ll get a better price per litre or if they’re using it for themselves, they’ll be “saving” even more. Thankfully,…
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Eight Things You Have To Fix Before You Sell Your House!
Read moreIt’s exciting to put your house on the market and get it ready for sale. You know that this is one of the steps that you need to take to make it the step up the next rung of the property ladder! Selling a house is not an easy job, and it can be fairly…
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How to Carry Out a DIY Home Renovation
Read moreDo you want to change the look of your home without spending a lot of money? Have a read over this article to find out how to carry a DIY renovation. Do you want to change the look of your home without spending a lot ofmoney? Have a read over this article to find out…
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DIY Equipment Checklist: What Do You Need In Your Toolbox?
Read moreWhether you’ve always been a DIY fanatic, or you’ve just discovered your love for assembling things during lockdown, you should know that being rightly equipped for that next big project is so important. After all, every good DIY project starts with a good toolbox. However, with so many tools and knick-knacks to get your head…
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A Pro Guide to Painting a Room
Read morePainting a room is a popular do-it-yourself project since it can be done in a few hours or days, depending on the scope of the project. While painting a room isn’t necessarily hard, you don’t want the end result to look like it was done by an amateur. This is why we’ve created this pro…
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Essential DIY Saftey Tips
Read moreDIY is a national obsession. There are large parts of the internet devoted to DIY, home improvement. To Dad’s, that’s why Bank Holiday’s were invented. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of DIY related injuries and 1 in 6 people who embark on a DIY project injure themselves in some way. Many of these injuries…
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A Beginners Guide To Wooden Deck Maintenance
Read moreDecking is one of the best garden features because it breaks up the space and helps you to get more use out of it. It’s the perfect area for hosting friends or relaxing in the sun, and it can even add value to the home. However, timber decking requires a lot of care and it’s…
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Children’s Bedroom Redecorating Ideas
Read moreThere are plenty of ways you can redecorate a bedroom so that it is perfect for children to occupy! Whether it be, adding new furniture, fitting new lighting or redecorating the walls, the following short guide will help you revitalise the look of your child’s bedroom. Firstly, you should think about if you need to…
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