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These are the 5 costly house repairs homeowners should save for
With the average household repair job costing £5,000, make sure you're clued up on what things cost so you can be financially prepared
By Ellen Finch •
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How to lay block paving for your driveway and more
Find out how to lay block paving to create an impactful driveway in no time, with this advice from expert renovator Michael Holmes
By Michael Holmes •
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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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Wall planters: how to DIY an indoor plant wall
Want to DIY your own wall planters? Check out this easy step-by-step guide...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Best drills 2019: tackle those DIY tasks with ease
The best drills are here to help you perfect all your DIY home projects
By Annie Collyer •
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DIY projects: 8 easy ways to update your home
Looking for DIY projects for the weekend? Check out these quick and easy ideas...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Best power tools 2019: get those DIY jobs sorted
These are the best power tools you can buy. Whether it's a loose screw or errant roof felting that needs fixing, make sure you have the right tool for the job
By Annie Collyer •
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The true cost of DIY: £31 billion a year and 63,000 hospital admissions
An average household spends over £1,500 on DIY each year, but it's the accidents we have that grab the headlines
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to stencil: upcycle furniture for a Mid-century look
If you learn how to stencil, you can turn your eBay regrets into gorgeous pieces you actually want in your home. Use this step by step guide to upcycling furniture to find out how...
By Hebe Hatton •
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The best Wickes deals for May 2019
Thanks to the latest and best Wickes deals you can grab a cracking deal on all your home improvement buys this month
By Annie Collyer •
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The best DIY deals for May 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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How to create vintage paint effects
Want to know how to create vintage paint effects? From distressing to gilding, check out these paint effects to transform your old furniture in a few simple steps...
By Hebe Hatton •
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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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12 Ikea hacks you can do this weekend
Like the idea of taking a piece of Ikea furniture and giving it a unique stamp? Our guide offers step by step instructions to achieve some of our Ikea hacks
By Emily Shaw •
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5 best floor tile cleaners
Keep your kitchen and bathroom gleaming with our round up of the best floor tile cleaners from Cif to Dr Beckmann
By Annie Collyer •
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The best paint brushes for all your DIY needs
If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right, so before you embark on your next painting adventure, check out our pick of the best paint brushes for outside, inside, and every other side you can think of
By Emily Shaw •
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How to tile a splashback
Follow this step-by-step to how to tile a splashback, including a list of everything you might need for the job
By Emily Shaw •
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How to sand wooden floorboards
A straightforward job for a keen DIYer, expert Michael Holmes offers advice on how to sand wooden floorboards
By Michael Holmes •
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How to tile a wall
When it comes to tiling a wall, taking time to prepare the surface and the areas around are key to achieving a professional-looking finish. Follow our step by step guide to find out how to tile a wall perfectly
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to paint furniture
Updating your home could not be easier with our handy step-by-step guide to painting furniture, whether wood, laminate and even metal
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to paint a house: everything you need to know, inside and out
Painting a house – both inside and out – is one of those lovely jobs that feels like the finishing line of most renovation projects
By Natasha Brinsmead •
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How to paint an ombre accent wall
Painting an ombre wall is simpler than you think; just follow our step-by-step guide to find out how
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to paint on new plaster
Painting on newly-plastered walls will save you the hassle of putting up lining paper. Ensure a professional finish with our simple step-by-step guide to how to paint on new plaster
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to strip paint from a wood door
Remove thick layers of paintwork and reveal the wood's natural beauty. DIY expert Helaine Clare explains how to strip paint from a wood door in this step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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How to paint timber window frames
Follow renovator Sian Astley’s step-by-step for an easy-to-follow guide on painting timber window frames
By Sian Astley •
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10 essential home maintenance jobs for spring
As the weather warms up, now is the time to give your home some home maintenance and fix any lingering issues that have worsened over winter
By Richard Sexton •
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Two-thirds of Brits overspend on home improvement projects – but help is at hand
That's not all – many of us resort to taking out emergency loans to get the job done or never complete the project at all
By Amelia Smith •
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5 easy ways to customise an Ikea kitchen
Tired of having an Ikea kitchen that looks just like everyone else's? Did you know there are some quite simple ways to customise an Ikea kitchen? Check out these clever hacks...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to lighten oak beams
DIY expert Helaine Clare talks you through how to lighten oak beams in this step-by-step guide, which includes a list of tools and equipment
By Helaine Clare •
