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HowTo guides tagged with DIY

How To Put Up Coving

Coving can be installed to add a statement to the joint that connects the wall and the ceiling. ...

How To Lay Artificial Grass

A great landscape can go a long way when it comes to adding value to your home. While natural...

How To Fit Guttering

Have you stopped for a while and think about your home’s gutters? In most cases, the majority of...

Removing Mould and Damp...

Mould and damp is usually caused by excess moisture in your home, causing problems for your...

How To Lay Vinyl Tiles

Vinyl flooring can come in sheets, tiles or planks. It is economical and easy to install and...

DIY Series: How To Lay Turf

If you fancy a new challenge for the upcoming summertime, then why not give your garden a...

How To Fix a Hole in a Door

A hole in a door is a common problem for homeowners to encounter. Hollow doors in particular are...

How To Change a Socket or...

One of the most common household issues when it comes to repair and maintenance involves a...

How To Lay Floor Tiles

When taking on a new DIY project, we often spend hours scouring the internet for tutorials and...

How To Lay Decking

Laying a deck is much more straightforward than you might think, and it can add character to a...

How To Fit a Curtain Pole

Fitting a curtain pole is something many of us have managed to avoid doing. Often, a home will...

Porcelain Floor Tiles

There is a huge range of flooring types available to purchase and it can be tough to know what to...

Dazzling Door Furniture

The door to your house is one of the first things a visitor will see, so it will be a good idea...

Brighten Up Your Boudoir

Brightening up a dark room doesn’t have to be expensive. There are many ways that to add a splash...

Replacing a Kitchen Sink

Hiring a plumber can set you back hundreds of pounds, and hiring one to fit a kitchen sink is no...

How To Erect a Fence

If you’ve ever wanted to do your garden up, but can’t afford to hire someone to come in and do it...

How To Prevent Your Garden...

An external tap makes watering your lawn and garden plants easy, but this tap is vulnerable if...

How To Strip Wallpaper

“This wallpaper is terrible – one of us will have to go!”

Homemade Halloween Decorations

Get creative this Halloween with homemade decorations to delight and surprise friends and family...

Electrical Safety in the Home

Electricity is a wonderful resource and one that we in the western world are lucky enough to take...

How To Hang A Picture

There is much more to hanging a picture than just getting it straight, though that can be a...

How To Hang Pencil Pleat...

Just ordered new pencil pleat curtains? Don’t have a clue how to hang them? Don’t worry, with...

New Property Fixes

A brand-new property can take 6–18 months to fully dry out and as it does the materials used...

How To Clear Your Gutters

Follow expert advice on how to clean your gutters yourself.

How To Remove a Radiator

When issues arise, here's how you can remove your radiator with minimum fuss.

Fit Your Own Flooring

Laying your own flooring may seem like a daunting task, but with our easy how-to guide, you can...

Everyday Essentials for the...

Whether you’re putting furniture together, or you’ve decided to fix the window in the bathroom, a...

Maintaining Windows and Doors

Keeping your windows and doors in a good condition keeps your home looking its best and ensures...

Maintaining Your Driveway

If your home comes with a driveway, you will want it to last a long time without too much effort...

DIY Safety Tips

DIY is a national pastime and, with a multitude of television programmes showing us ‘how to’,...

How To Varnish Your Home

Varnish is a great way to protect wood from scratches, water damage and general wear and tear. ...

Put Up a Shelf in Six...

Thinking of adding shelves to a room for additional storage? Instead of paying a professional to...

How To Fix a Broken Fuse

It’s surprisingly easy for a fuse to blow and it can be a frustrating problem. If your appliance...

Paving Your Own Patio

Paving your own patio can save a lot of money and provide that satisfactory feeling. This project...

Care Maintenance for...

Keeping gutters clear, timber in top form and fences in good condition are routine but vital jobs...

How To Hang Wallpaper

Wallpaper can be a beautiful and stylish way to personalise your home. However, hanging and...

Best Ways To Bleed a Radiator

Keeping warm and toasty during the colder months makes a house a home. However, if you notice...

How To Paint Your Home

Decorating is a great way to put a personal stamp on your home. If you are planning to freshen...

How To Change a Lightbulb

How many people does it take to change a lightbulb? Cue the lightbulb jokes…! However, with this...