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
Choosing Floor Coverings
Choosing floor covering used to mean picking a colour of shag-pile carpet. Luckily, nowadays there...
Laying Vinyl or Linoleum Flooring
Laying sheet Vinyl or linoleum is often the easiest way to refresh the look of a kitchen or...
DIY Plumbing Guides
Fitting a Monobloc Mixer tap
A monobloc tap replaces two taps (hot and cold) with a single unit from which both hot and cold...
Removing and Replacing Radiators
There are several reasons why you might need to remove or replace a radiator. You might need to...
DIY Plastering Guides
Applying Finishing Plaster
If, you want to apply finishing plaster yourself, there are several basic rules you can follow to...
Preparing Plaster for Decoration
Before you can decorate over newly finished plaster, you must allow it to dry out completely...