Choosing to paint over wallpaper can be a quicker way to revamp a room compared to stripping the...
DIY Decorating Guides
Wallpapering – How to Hang Wallpaper Like an Expert
Wallpapering a room is one of those jobs that, with the correct preparation, can be easier than it...
DIY Brickwork Guides
Dot and Dab – What it is and How it’s Done
If you’re looking for a fast and efficient way to line a masonry wall, dot and dab may be the...
How to Build a Wall – A Guide for Beginners
Building a wall is a fairly easy task, building a wall well is a lot tougher. Bricklaying is a job...
DIY Carpentry Guides
How to Lift Floorboards
Several DIY jobs might require you to lift one or more floorboards. You might need to reach a pipe...
Creating Butt Joints
This guide takes a look at one of the most common joints used in woodworking, the simple but...
DIY Flooring Guides
Laying a Concrete Floor
A rotten or damaged suspended timber floor, on the groundfloor of a house, can usually be replaced...
Insulating a Concrete Floor
The concrete floors of modern houses should all have been insulated during construction, normally...
DIY Plumbing Guides
How to Fit Guttering
If you are considering replacing some or all of your gutters, this guide will walk you through each...
How to Install a Kitchen Sink in a Wooden Worktop
This guide in concerned with fitting a new sink unit into a new kitchen worktop. We will guide you...
DIY Plastering Guides
Fitting a Plasterboard Patch
Small holes in plasterboard, up to about 130mm across, can be filled with a small backing piece and...
Complete Guide to Plaster
Plastering is a DIY task that can often turn into a nightmare. Plastering is a skill that can only...