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
Repairing and Replacing Floorboards
Most older homes will have floors constructed using individual floorboards nailed to the floor...
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
Domestic Plumbing Systems
If you plan to do any work on the plumbing of your home, it is important that you understand the...
Ceramic Taps
Not every plumbing job needs a licensed plumber. In fact there are many small jobs that can easily...
DIY Plastering Guides
Applying Joint Compound to Plasterboard Walls
Whenever you use plasterboards as the finished surface of a wall (when no plaster is going to be...
Fitting a Plasterboard Patch
Small holes in plasterboard, up to about 130mm across, can be filled with a small backing piece and...
