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
Guide to Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating seems to be the new 'wood flooring' of the building and home improvement world...
Lining a Floor With Hardboard
If you are planning to lay vinyl sheet, tiles or even laminate, and your subfloor is old...
DIY Plumbing Guides
Replacing Taps
The first thing you need to do is to turn off the water supply to the taps. Most modern plumbing...
Stoptaps and Isolating Valves
There are several different types of stoptap and isolating valves used in the plumbing around your...
DIY Plastering Guides
Repairing Plastered Corners
Where plaster has broken off of an external corner (such as the corner of a chimney breast) it can...
Complete Guide to Plaster
Plastering is a DIY task that can often turn into a nightmare. Plastering is a skill that can only...