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 Vinyl or Linoleum Flooring
Laying sheet Vinyl or linoleum is often the easiest way to refresh the look of a kitchen or...
Repairing and Replacing Floorboards
Most older homes will have floors constructed using individual floorboards nailed to the floor...
DIY Plumbing Guides
Cistern Problems
There are several things that can cause your cistern to stop working as it should. Here are a...
Draining a Domestic Plumbing System
If you are planning to leave your house for any length of time, it can be a good idea to completely...
DIY Plastering Guides
How to Repair Holes in Plasterboard Walls
The ability to repair holes in plasterboard walls depends a lot on the size of the hole in question...
Preparing Plaster for Decoration
Before you can decorate over newly finished plaster, you must allow it to dry out completely...
