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How to cut in when painting a wall or ceiling
Learn how to cut in with a paintbrush to achieve clean lines at the corners and edges with our handy step-by-step guide
By Hebe Hatton •
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Colour blocking wall ideas: 14 clever ways with paint
Colour blocking wall ideas can take your colour scheming to a whole new level: it's the must-have interiors trend for contemporary and traditional rooms
By Anna Morley •
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How to paint on new plaster
Learn how to paint on new plaster to achieve a professional finish and avoid the hassle of putting up lining paper
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to strip paint from wood
Learn how to strip paint from wood – in this case, a door – in order to reveal the wood's natural beauty below with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
By Helaine Clare •
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How to paint tiles
Learn how to paint tiles and transform tired (or outright ugly) tiles into something more stylish – it's easy and affordable
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to fit skirting boards
Looking for expert advice on how to fit skirting boards?Whether you’re putting the finishing touches to an extension or updating an existing room, use this step-by-step guide to find out how (it's easier than you might imagine)
By Hebe Hatton •
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10 exterior home makeover ideas
Looking for house facelift ideas to change the exterior of your home? From new windows to a simple coat of paint, the changes you make can be transformative. Here's how
By Michael Holmes •
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Save £300 on energy bills – with a particular paint colour
We reveal the paint colour that makes you feel warmer, so you can turn down the thermostat...
By Amelia Smith •
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Botanical wallpapers: 22 fabulous floral, leaf and plant-inspired designs
Our pick of the most beautiful botanical wallpapers, from statement leafy prints to calming delicate trails, will bring the outside in...
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Revealed: shopping secrets from a home stylist
Every month we speak to interiors and homes Instagrammers to get the inside track on what to buy where. This month, we chat to stylist Pippa Jameson about her shopping secrets
By Hebe Hatton •
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The best bathroom paints
Browse our list of the best bathroom paints created for those decorating and in need of a splash of inspiration
By Annie Collyer •
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The Attenborough effect could be helping reduce the waste produced when decorating
Crown lead the way as the first manufacturer to produce paint packaging made from 100% recycled plastic and it could dramatically alter the waste produced when decorating
By Emily Shaw •
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Best white paint: 10 of the best colours and how to use them
Looking for the best white paint? We know it can be surprisingly tricky, so we have rounded up a few of our faves...
By Hebe Hatton •
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The best paint strippers
These are the best paint strippers you can buy, whether you prefer a high-powered heat gun or the paste and scraper route
By Annie Collyer •
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The best paints for kids' rooms
These are the best paints for kids' rooms, from low-VOC formulations for easier breathing to magical sparkly finishes
By Annie Collyer •
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Grey paint: 10 of the best colours and how to use them
Looking for grey paint ideas? We've got you covered with our round up of the best grey paint for every room of your house...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles
FInd out how to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles in Victorian and Edwardian hallways with this step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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Concrete flooring: a buyer's guide
Concrete flooring is fashionable, practical and good looking – and the perfect flooring material for a contemporary home. Find out all you need to know in our buyer's guide
By Anna Cottrell •
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Resin flooring: a buyer's guide
Resin flooring is an on-trend, practical and good looking flooring materials ideal for a modern home
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to repair stone floors
Find out how to repair stone floors, with expert advice from Douglas Kent, technical and research director of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
By Douglas Kent •
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The best DIY deals for June 2019
It's the perfect time for DIY jobs, so here are the best DIY deals to help you do them! From gloves to nail guns and hammers, we've got the best prices
By Annie Collyer •
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Easy painting ideas: 10 quick ways to update your home this weekend
Want easy painting ideas to give your home a quick (and cheap) refresh? Check out these inspiring but simple paint ideas...
By Hebe Hatton •
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The best paint deals for June 2019
On the hunt for the best paint deals? From Dulux to Johnstone's and even Farrow & Ball, we've got deals to help you save a few £££s this June
By Annie Collyer •
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The best paint sprayers
We've found the best paint sprayers for all your DIY projects – great coverage and a speedy experience are par for the course
By Anna Cottrell •
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The best furniture paints
The best furniture paints can help you transform old furniture with ease. Your next project awaits...
By Annie Collyer •
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The best kitchen paint
We've found the best kitchen paints, from wall paint to tile paint and even worktop paint. Updating the look of your kitchen has never been simpler or speedier
By Annie Collyer •
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Instagrammer's download: Lisa Dawson on Bank Holiday DIY
Home decor Instagram queen Lisa Dawson tells us her home truths in her monthly column. This month, she talks about the joys and challenges of doing DIY on a Bank Holiday
By Lisa Dawson •
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Real home: a colourful renovated 1960s terrace
Robyn and Jamie transformed a boring beige box with a profusion of curiosities – creating a warm and vibrant home in the process
By Mandi Miller •
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How to remove wallpaper
Ready to rethink a dated wallpaper scheme? Here's how to remove wallpaper, whether you're planning to use a steamer or chemical stripper...
By Emily Shaw •
