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
Repairing and Replacing Floorboards
Most older homes will have floors constructed using individual floorboards nailed to the floor...
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
Repairing Rusted Metal Guttering
Treating Rusted Gutters. Many older houses have cast iron or steel guttering and, as with any...
Clearing a Blocked Stack or Gully
It is not uncommon for soil stacks and drain gullies to become blocked. Soil stacks can become...
DIY Plastering Guides
Fitting a Plasterboard Ceiling
Replacing an old plasterboard ceiling is a messy task, but can often be necessary one. Ceilings...
Applying Finishing Plaster
If, you want to apply finishing plaster yourself, there are several basic rules you can follow to...
