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Create a Chalkboard Wall

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 DIY Guides

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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soundproof a room
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How to Soundproof a Room

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 DIY Guides

No 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.

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types of lintel
Brick and Stonework Building Guides DIY Spotlight 

Types of Lintel

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 DIY Guides lintel, lintels, walls

If 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.

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laying a concrete slab
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Laying a Concrete Slab

March 14, 2018October 30, 2018 DIY Guides 0 Comments concrete pad, concrete slab, shed

Before erecting a shed or greenhouse, it is a very good idea to lay down a pad of concrete for it to sit on.

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DIY Spotlight Tiling Guides 

How to Lay Mosaic Tiles

March 14, 2017June 17, 2019 DIY Guides mosaic, tiles

Mosaic tiles can create a great finish in both kitchens and bathrooms. Mosaic tiles come in large sheets on a mesh backing to hold them all together. This makes it much easier and quicker to lay the tiles and allows you to buy ready made patterns.

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building a brick pier
Brick and Stonework DIY Spotlight 

Building a Brick Pier

April 9, 2015August 31, 2018 DIY Guides brick, pier, wall

Building a pier into a wall not only looks good, but it also adds to the structural strength of the wall as a whole, particularly on Half Brick Walls (walls which are only one brick thick).

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building a stud wall
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Building a Stud Wall

April 9, 2015June 19, 2019 DIY Guides 1 Comment partition wall, stud wall

Have a look at our complete DIY guide to planning, building and finishing a Stud Partition Wall.

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laying soft floor tiles
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Laying Soft Floor Tiles

September 3, 2014July 18, 2018 DIY Guides cork, flooring, tiles, vinyl

This guide looks at laying self-adhesive soft tiles, and the steps are the same for vinyl, cork or any other flexible tile.

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painting walls and ceilings
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Painting Walls and Ceilings

May 11, 2014June 17, 2019 DIY Guides paint, painting, walls

When you are painting a whole room, you should always paint the ceiling first to avoid splashing paint on walls and woodwork.

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fitting a door lock
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Fitting a New Door Lock

May 17, 2012July 18, 2018 DIY Guides bolt, door, lock, security

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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Building Block Partition Walls

May 17, 2011June 17, 2019 DIY Guides 0 Comments blocks, partition, wall

Non-loadbearing Partition walls are usually constructed from wooden studs and plasterboard, and in many cases you will not need to look for another solution. If, however, you are planning to build a partition wall on a solid concrete floor, it is worth considering using concrete blocks for the construction.

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