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How to make a teepee
Use these easy steps to find out how to make a teepee and you'll have a space to entertain the kids that's also a super stylish addition to your home...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Washi tape ideas: upcycle furniture with tape
Use these Washi tape ideas to give your furniture a new lease of life in this super quick and easy DIY project...
By Hebe Hatton •
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These are the most common, costly, and life-threatening DIY mistakes
Breaking doors and electrocution top the list of common mishaps
By Anna Cottrell •
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Younger people lack DIY skills of their elders – but they're top at digital DIY
Fixing internet cables and programming a smart TV might make you more handy than wielding a drill
By Ellen Finch •
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Vertical planters: how to DIY a living wall planter
Vertical planters are a great way to maximise garden space and these tick all our green-fingered boxes
By Amelia Smith •
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How to build a birdhouse
The perfect weekend project... find out how to build a birdhouse in our step by step guide
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to lighten oak beams
Learn how to lighten oak beams – including the tools and equipment you will need – with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
By Helaine Clare •
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Hanging planters: how to DIY a vertical garden
Hanging planters are super cute and these herb garden planters are super tasty. Here's your next easy DIY weekend project...
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 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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B&Q is coming to a high street near you
The brains behind B&Q are set to launch Good Home – a new concept in DIY stores – in high streets around Britain
By Emily Shaw •
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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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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 2020: 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 2020: 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 November 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 Black Friday 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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Best paint sprayer 2020: speed up your paint jobs
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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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 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 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 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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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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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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DIY accidents cost the NHS £222 million every year – and many are avoidable
According to new research, power tools, ladders and general tools are the main culprits behind the injuries inncured from home DIY projects
By Emily Shaw •
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Now is the time to health-check your home's electrics
Why you should add an electrical safety check to your spring clean to-do list, but call in a pro to do the work
By Amelia Smith •