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
Insulating a Concrete Floor
The concrete floors of modern houses should all have been insulated during construction, normally...
How to Lay a Carpet
Laying carpet is something that many people would consider attempting themselves and whilst it is...
DIY 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...
Clearing Blocked Drains
Clearing blocked drains can often be a tougher job as the blockages will generally be bigger and...
DIY Plastering Guides
Repairing Plastered Corners
Where plaster has broken off of an external corner (such as the corner of a chimney breast) it can...
Applying Finishing Plaster
If, you want to apply finishing plaster yourself, there are several basic rules you can follow to...