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
4 Ways to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete
There are several ways to remove oil stains from concrete. Oil stains on concrete floors...
Restoring Woodblock Flooring
Woodblock or Parquet flooring can be very attractive in any home, but especially in period homes...
DIY Plumbing Guides
Lagging Pipes and Water Tanks
Properly lagging both hot and cold water pipes and tanks is an important part of saving energy and...
Removing a Cast-Iron Bath
If you are renovating the bathroom in an older house, you may need to remove an old cast-iron bath...
DIY Plastering Guides
Applying Finishing Plaster
If, you want to apply finishing plaster yourself, there are several basic rules you can follow to...
How to Repair Holes in Plasterboard Walls
The ability to repair holes in plasterboard walls depends a lot on the size of the hole in question...