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.
Types of Lintel
If you are planning to add a doorway or window to a load-bearing wall, you will almost always be required to support the load of the wall above the planned opening with a lintel.
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
Stripping Paint from Wood
Stripping paint from wood is a relatively easy task, as long as you take the time to work out the best method for each particular area.
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.
Concrete and Mortar Guide
Being able to mix concrete and mortar is an essential skill for any ardent DIY-er. Concrete is used in many places around the home, for laying a firm sub-floor or a base for paving, whilst Mortar is the most important bit in any wall.
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
Removing a Cast-Iron Bath
If you are renovating the bathroom in an older house, you may need to remove an old cast-iron bath to make way for a modern replacement.
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