Weekend project
Looking for a quick weekend project to update your home? From mini room makeovers to super easy ways to upcycle furniture, these ideas are achievable for anyone with even the most basic of DIY skills and great for those on a budget.
Why not give your space a refresh this weekend with one of these easy projects?
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Got leftover paint? Dulux are offering free painting classes with ideas to put it to use
Got leftover paint and a few hours to kill? Dulux have you covered with these easy weekend projects
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How to make a cork board wall – WFH can be practical and pretty
Love the idea of a practical and stylish cork board wall? Here's how to create one this weekend, whether you always WFH or are self-isolating...
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Floor stencils can transform a room in a day – and for under £100. Here's how
Floor stencils can update tired-looking floorboards on a budget: this on-trend design can be done quickly in four easy steps
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You can make this macramé wall hanging in just a couple of hours – it's so easy*
*(We think so anyways.) Want in on the whole macramé wall hanging trend? Make your own in just a few simple steps
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How to make a DIY headboard with just wallpaper
Easy peasy, you can create a DIY headboard with just a spare roll of wallpaper
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How to decorate a plant pot
Want a quick upcycling project for the weekend? Here's how to decorate a plant pot – give this simple makeover a go
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How to make an Easter wreath
Making an Easter wreath is an easy project that the whole family can get involved with
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How to tile a fireplace – DIY your way to a great new look
Discover how to tile a fireplace. A revamp is easy with these steps and advice from the experts
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How to create an alcove office
No space to WFH? Well here's how to create an alcove office that look cute and takes up zero room!
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How to sand floors
Find out how to sand floors – it's a straightforward job for a keen DIYer, but beginners too
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7 times this Ikea storage board saved our lives (SKÅDIS is on sale, too)
Ikea storage to the rescue of small rooms with storage issues... with these imaginative, clever and affordable solutions
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This DIY dressing table with a terrazzo top can be yours in 6 easy steps
Need a dressing table but on a budget? This DIY dressing table with its on trend terrazzo top is so easy to make. Here's how
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These botanical prints are perfect for a gallery wall – and feature in our 2020 calendar
Our exclusive 2020 calendar features our favourite botanical prints – get yours only in the December issue of Real Homes magazine
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How to restore an enamel sink
Knowing how to restore an enamel sink using a selection of natural household solutions could save you money and add period detail to your home. Follow this step-by-step guide by DIY expert Helaine Claire
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These Ikea lighting hacks will give you a designer look on a budget
Love Ikea lighting but want to give it your own stamp? Check out these super easy, super affordable hacks...
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Homemade candles: how to turn your tins into gorgeous decorations
Create your own homemade candles with these easy to follow steps...
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How to use chalk paint to transform furniture
Check out how to use chalk paint to update and customise a baby's changing table – or any other piece of furniture for that matter...
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This flower wall is an easy DIY hack – and can be made in an afternoon
A flower wall is an easy DIY hack you can complete in just a couple of hours. Plain old walls begone!
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How to lay a gravel path
Laying a gravel path is easy and inexpensive. DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to lay out and edge a new gravel path with professional looking results
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