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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 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 •
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How to paint a garage door
We show you how to paint garage doors, whether timber, metal or fibreglass, in this simple step-by-step guide
By Natasha Brinsmead •
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How to repaint and revive outdoor woodwork
In this step-by-step guide, DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to repaint and revive outdoor woodwork
By Helaine Clare •
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How to create a French country style paint effect
Transform your furniture with this easy step-by-step guide to getting that always on trend French country style paint effect
By Helaine Clare •
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82% of young adults don't know where their stopcock is
Don't know what you'd do if a pipe burst in your house? You might not be alone. Minimise water damage with these five handy tips
By Anna Cottrell •
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25 DIY home fixes that everyone should know
The ultimate list of home maintenance repairs that you can tackle yourself, from carpentry niggles to plumbing emergencies. Tool belt at the ready…
By Helaine Clare •
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Planning some DIY this Bank Holiday? Here's why you should cross electrical work off your to-do list...
Dodge disasters over the long weekend by hiring a professional instead
By Ellen Finch •
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Cracked bath? Leaking shower? We assess the benefits of repair over replacement
When it comes to maintaining your home, repair offers many benefits over replacement say surface repair specialists Plastic Surgeon
By Real Homes •
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How to avoid a DIY divorce
By Alice Sullivan •
