Brickwork and Stonework Guides
Removing a Fireplace
There may be one of several reasons why you would want to remove your fireplace, from simply wanting to replace it with another to just wanting to get rid of a fireplace altogether to update the look of the room.
Carpentry Guides
Fitting Classical Architrave
Fitting a classical-style architrave rather than a standard one can really add a touch of class to your home, particularly in period houses and houses with larger rooms.
Decorating Guides
Ultimate Guide to Hanging Shelves
The ultimate guide to hanging shelves. Adding shelves to a room, whether as a feature or in a hidden-away corner,
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
Breaking up a Concrete Slab
Breaking up a concrete slab, such as an old concrete patio or driveway, is not a task you should enter into lightly. But with a bit of forward planning, and the right tools, it can be done by almost anyone will to put in the hard work.
Tiling Guides
Preparing Walls or Floors for Tiles
Tiling can be daunting to the DIY-er, it seems like a far more complex task than hanging wallpaper for instance. However, if you prepare correctly, tiling should be both an easy and rewarding job. Before tackling any tiling, be sure to follow these simple rules.
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.
