Sanding a Wood Floor
Having sanded wooden floors can make a big difference to the look and appeal of your house.
Read moreCarpentry Guides
DIY Carpentry guides and projects, ranging from lifting a floorboard to repairing faults in a wooden door.
Reclaiming and Reusing Timber
Using reclaimed timber for home improvement projects is very popular at the moment. The use of reclaimed timber, for lintels,
Read moreFitting Standard Architrave
Fitting architrave around a doorway properly is not the most difficult of DIY job, but it important to the finished look of any internal doorway. Architrave not only hides the joint between the door lining and the wall, but it also makes the doorway look complete.
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How to Fit a Concealed Door Closer
A concealed door closer consists of the spring and chain mechanism in a metal barrel and two metal plates that attach to the frame and the door.
Read moreShaping Wood by Hand
Although much of the cutting and shaping of wood is best done with power tools, being able to shape wood using hand tools is a useful skill to have.
Read moreRepairing a Wooden Windowsill
Keeping the external part of a wooden windowsill sound and free from rot is essential. Windowsills are designed to draw rainwater and other moisture away from the house but cannot do this properly if the windowsill is not protected by paint or varnish.
Read moreApplying Oil or Wax to Wood
Oil makes a great finish for good quality wood in areas of high traffic where it will be handled a lot, and in areas where moisture is going to be in the air. It takes a bit of time and care to apply, but the results are worth it if done properly.
Read moreReplacing Balustrading
If your wooden balustrade is damaged in several places it is possible to replace individual components or you can buy a full kit to replace balusters, handrail, base rail and newel posts.
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External doors and doorframes often suffer from damp and rot. Even with meticulous care and maintenance, it is hard to protect them from the wet British weather.
Read moreHow to Fit a Weatherboard
A weatherboard, the shaped piece of wood at the bottom of a door which deflects water, is fairly easy to
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Fitting a New Door Lock
There are two main options available when fitting a lock to a solid wooden door: A Mortice Lock and a Cylinder Rim Lock.
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Treating Woodworm
Woodworm, the name given to several different types of woodboring insects, is currently not as much of a problem in the UK as it is in other countries. However, this does not mean that it can be totally ignored.
Learn how to spot the signs of woodworm in your home, and how to treat the problem before too much damage is done.
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Understanding and Choosing Man-made Boards
There are five main types of man-made board available to the DIY-er. Each has different properties and not all are suitable for all tasks.
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