Create a Chalkboard Wall
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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DIY Spotlight
How to Soundproof a Room
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
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
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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How to Lay 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
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
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
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
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 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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Building Block Partition Walls
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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