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Create a Chalkboard Wall

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How to Soundproof a Room

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Types of Lintel

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Laying a Concrete Slab

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Concrete and Mortar Guide

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Cordless Drills – The Ultimate Guide

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Breaking up a Concrete Slab

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Unblocking a Downpipe

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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.

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Brick and Stonework 

Pointing and Repointing Brickwork

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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.

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Brick and Stonework Building Guides DIY Spotlight 

Types of Lintel

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Removing a Fireplace

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Brick and Stonework Outdoor 

Laying Wall Foundations

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Brick and Stonework DIY Spotlight 

Building a Brick Pier

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Carpentry Guides

Carpentry guides, projects and tips. Everything from choosing the right nails to replacing a wooden floor.

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Carpentry Guides 

Common Problems with Wooden Doors

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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.

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Carpentry Guides Tools and Equipment 

Choosing The Right Nails

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How to Repair a Door

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Decorating Guides

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Decorating DIY Spotlight Painting 

Create a Chalkboard Wall

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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.

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Decorating Painting 

Stripping Paint from Wood

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Outdoor Plumbing Roofing 

How to Fit Guttering

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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.

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Outdoor Roofing 

Repairing a Felt Roof

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Concrete and Render Guides

Concrete and Render guides, projects and tips. From how to mix concrete, to how to lay a driveway.

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Building Guides Concrete and Render Flooring 

Floor Levelling – Levelling a Concrete Floor

October 1, 2018 DIY Guides Comments Off on 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.

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Concrete and Render Featured 

Concrete and Mortar Guide

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Insulating a Concrete Floor

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Tiling Guides

10 tips for perfect tiling
Tiling Guides 

10 Tips for Perfect Tiling

October 24, 2018 DIY Guides Comments Off on 10 Tips for Perfect Tiling

10 tips for perfect tiling. Tiling is one of those jobs that seems easier than it actually is. Almost anyone

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Tiling Guides 

How to Lay Ceramic Tiles

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Plumbing Guides

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Plumbing 

How to Safely Thaw Frozen Pipes

October 3, 2018 DIY Guides Comments Off on 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.

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Central Heating Plumbing 

Soldering Capillary Joints

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