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.
Read moreDIY Building guides and projects, from plastering a wall to laying a concrete path or driveway.
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.
Read moreNo matter the reason, soundproofing a room is a perfectly manageable project, and one which can be done in stages until you get to the level of peace and quiet you need or want.
Read moreIf you are planning to add a doorway or window to a load-bearing wall, you will almost always be required to support the load of the wall above the planned opening with a lintel.
Read moreIf, you want to apply finishing plaster yourself, there are several basic rules you can follow to help ensure the result is as good as possible.
Read moreWhen plastering walls, getting the undercoat plaster layer right is an important part of the process.
Read moreInsulated plasterboard is a commonly used building material, which is comprised of a sheet of standard plasterboard or gypsum board,
Read moreReplacing an old plasterboard ceiling is a messy task, but can often be necessary one. Ceilings, especially those on the ground floor, can be subject to a lot of stresses over time and can often crack.
Read morePlanning, building, altering or removing a stud wall are all home improvement projects that are manageable by most competent DIY-ers. Being able to completely change the layout of a room, add storage space or a bathroom or turn two rooms into one, without having to call in an expensive builder has got to be worth considering.
Read moreUnless you know what you are doing, plastering external corners (such as a chimney breast) can be difficult. If you do not use mesh angle beading on the corner, this will be almost impossible and any knocks will quickly break the plaster away.
Read moreIf you have decided that a project is too difficult, dangerous or time consuming to do it yourself, it is
Read moreThere are a few DIY jobs which might require large amounts of concrete at one time, including creating concrete driveways or laying the concrete slab foundation for a garage or outbuilding.
Read moreWhenever you use plasterboards as the finished surface of a wall (when no plaster is going to be applied over the top) you need to seal and disguise the tapered joints where the boards meet.
Read moreBuilding your own home can be both one of the most rewarding and the most stressful things you will ever do in your life. There are numerous benefits to building your own home, as well as many pitfalls waiting to catch out the unprepared.
Read moreThese Home Improvement Safety Tips cover the very least you should think about before even opening your toolbox.
Read moreA guide for DIY-ers needing to apply for planning permission in the UK.
Read moreThere are several ways to insulate a party wall to cut the sound that is transmitted, but one of the most effective is adding an insulated lining.
Read moreAlthough you generally do not need to seek planning permission to build an internal stud wall, you will need to follow certain building regulations. Building regulations are in place for the safety of the householders and anybody visiting the property.
Read moreUsing or being able to identify the correct types of foundation needed for a particular building project can mean the
Read moreWhen you are planning DIY jobs which involve altering or fixing to internal partition walls, it is important to understand
Read moreMixing concrete and mortar by hand is fairly easy to do and offers a good amount of control over the consistency of the mix. However, if you have a large amount of concrete or mortar to mix, it is often worth hiring a small cement mixer to make things easier.
Read moreKeeping your basement dry can be a difficult task. But it’s not surprising when you consider that your house is surrounded by water. The soil surrounding your house contains water from rain and snow.
Read moreIf you live in an old brick built house, it is inevitable that at some point some of the bricks will need replacing. Assuming that the area to be replaced is not too large this is a relatively easy job.
Read moreWhen hanging a picture, putting up shelves or attaching anything to a partition wall, it is important to find and fix into one of the wooden studs that make up the wall structure. There are several methods you can use to find the studs in a partition wall, depending on what tools you have to hand.
Read moreIf you are replacing your current roofing material, it is best to use a replacement similar to that which is already there.
Read moreMany people try and tackle their own home improvements in an attempt to add value to their homes. However; insurers are warning people that over-ambitious DIY projects can actually result in causing more damage that costs a huge amount of money to put right.
Read moreDespite the fact that a garage door is extremely heavy and dangerous, it is amazing how many households pay little
Read moreUsing reclaimed timber for home improvement projects is very popular at the moment. The use of reclaimed timber, for lintels,
Read moreRemoving an internal, non-loadbearing Stud wall can be great for opening up a living space and allowing more light into dark, underused rooms.
Read moreWaterproof and weatherproof sealants generally come in two different forms: liquid and paste or mastic.
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