Brickwork and Masonry Guides
Brickwork and Masonry guides, projects and tips. Learn how to build a wall, create solid foundations, cut stone and much more.
Pointing and Repointing Brickwork
The natural action of wind and rain will cause mortar between the bricks of your house to loosen, crumble and wear down. This not only looks bad but can also allow water to penetrate the bricks.
Carpentry Guides
Carpentry guides, projects and tips. Everything from choosing the right nails to replacing a wooden floor.
Common Problems with Wooden Doors
Solid wood doors vary greatly in quality, but no matter the quality of the wood, there are some common problems that can affect any door over time and daily use.
Decorating Guides
Create a Chalkboard Wall
A chalkboard wall is a great addition to many rooms, whether it is to give the kids something to draw on, or a permanent place for you to write family notices and shopping lists.
Roofing Guides
How to Fit Guttering
If you are considering replacing some or all of your gutters, this guide will walk you through each step of how to fit guttering on your house.
Concrete and Render Guides
Concrete and Render guides, projects and tips. From how to mix concrete, to how to lay a driveway.
Floor Levelling – Levelling a Concrete Floor
Floor levelling, or levelling a concrete floor, using a flooring compound is a quicker and easier way to create a usable floor surface than laying a whole new floor.
Tiling Guides
How to Lay Ceramic Tiles
Tiling a wall is one of those DIY jobs which is fairly easy for anyone to do, but more difficult to do well. This guide looks at the steps needed to lay ceramic wall tiles, as well as how to grout properly.
Plumbing Guides
How to Safely Thaw Frozen Pipes
When the weather starts to turn cold, knowing how to that frozen pipes quickly and safely can prove to be extremely useful.
