Learn how to lay decking on soil, at ground level. Building ground-level decking is by far the...
Category - Outdoor
DIY Outdoor guides, projects and tips, from fitting an outside tap and building a pond, to fitting gutters and unblocking a downpipe.
How to Concrete in Fence Posts
Learn how to anchor posts in concrete, for use when constructing fences and other structures.
Building a Retaining Wall with Railway Sleepers
Reclaimed wooden railway sleepers are an excellent alternative to using bricks of blocks for...
How to Clear Blocked Gutters
In this guide, you can learn how to clean gutters and maintain all types of guttering, how to clear...
Planning and Preparing to Build Garden Decking
Decking is a great addition to almost any garden, providing you with an attractive and useful...
4 Ways to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete
There are several ways to remove oil stains from concrete. Oil stains on concrete floors...
Replacing Concrete Paving Slabs
Concrete paving slabs are commonly used for patios and driveways. They are generally very hard...
How to Lay a Garden Patio Like a Pro
Laying a Patio in your garden successfully requires planning and preparation, along with a solid...
How to Build a Pond in Your Garden
With a bit of forward planning and the right equipment, this DIY job shouldn't cause you too many...
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...
How to Build a Wooden Raised Bed
Creating a raised bed in which to grow your vegetables is a great idea. Soil in a raised be warms...
Clearing a Blocked Stack or Gully
It is not uncommon for soil stacks and drain gullies to become blocked. Soil stacks can become...
How to Install an Outside Tap
Fitting an Outside Tap makes great sense if you do a lot of gardening or even if you'd just prefer...
DIY Home Security
Improving your home security needn't mean spending a fortune on flash burglar alarms (although...
9 Easy Ways to Improve Curb Appeal
Even without an economic downturn and all the problems in the current housing market, it is...
Laying Strip Foundations for Brick Walls
Any wall not built on a solid surface must have a firm and level foundation. Standard wall...
How to Fit Guttering
If you are considering replacing some or all of your gutters, this guide will walk you through each...
Repairing a Felt Roof
Small bubbles, blisters and cracks are a common problems with felted flat roofs. If they are...
Unblocking a Downpipe
If your gutter is overflowing but there is no obvious blockage along the length of the guttering...
How to Clean Glass and Polycarbonate Roofs
Cleaning and maintaining the roof of your conservatory or sun room is one of those once or twice-a...
Choosing a Garden Shed
A shed is many things to many people, from a sanctuary from the wife and kids to simply a space to...
Installing Driveway Gates
Whilst fitting a set of driveway gates may not seem like the most complicated of tasks it should be...
Roof Repair Tools
Performing minor repairs and maintenance to your roof is very possible, but you need to work safely...
Leaking Gutter Joints
A leaking gutter is one the most common causes of isolated damp in UK homes, even though it is one...
Repairing Concrete Steps
Casting new concrete steps requires quite a lot of complicated formwork and is tricky to get right...
Make Your Garden Shed Secure
Even if you only have a couple of bikes and a few tools in your shed, the cost of replacing them...
Rainwater Drainage System
In the UK, as in many other Northern European countries, an efficient and well maintained rainwater...
Erecting a Wooden Panel Fence
Erecting a Wooden Panel fence (also known as close board fencing) along the boundary to your...
Fitting TV Aerials
The type of aerial you need to receive the digital signal differs from those that were used to...
Protect Your Home from Flooding
There are several things you can do to make your property as flood-proof as possible. All of the...