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Can you use old, opened paint? Experts weigh in ...
While we don't want to create unnecessary waste, we really don't want to have to start our DIY job all over again
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How to lay a patio yourself – prepare the ground for pavers, using cement or not
How to lay a patio: DIY with our 10-step guide. How to prep the ground to install a patio on grass or not, using cement, or not...
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This DIY ombré textured wall paint is better than wallpaper
Forget wallpaper: This DIY ombré wall technique is the perfect way to create a statement in any space
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5 ways to transform your garden with paint this spring
Grab a few pots of paint and get to work! These DIY paint projects will completely transform your garden space, and with minimal investment.
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How to decorate with thrift store art for high-end style on a budget
Thrift store art is a decorating secret of savvy DIYers and high-end designers alike. Here's how to find, upcycle, and spruce up this wallet-friendly wall décor.
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A clever, inexpensive barrel planter DIY transformed this patio space
Here's how one DIYer edited the classic barrel planter to add major ambience to her back patio
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The best paint stripper: 6 best buys for easy paint removal
It's worth investing in the best paint stripper if you're looking to remove paint with ease. Browse our top picks whether you prefer a high-powered heat gun, or the paste and scraper route
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Before and after: This DIY living room panelling is sophisticated and stylish
It's the perfect weekend project!
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Clever but EASY tricks with paint have transformed this once ugly concrete patio
All it took was paint and imagination to turn this small patio into the most Instagrammable outdoor space – here's how it was done. AND it was done by one of the Real Homes team...
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Designer reveals clever small bathroom design hack to maximize the space
By moving the door and installing a wet room, the designer has opened up so much more space
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Create a faux antique mirror with this clever (and inexpensive) DIY technique
Champagne taste on a beer budget? Try this faux antique mirror DIY that only looks expensive...
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Before and after: Couple's DIY kitchen looks stunning – and saved them loads!
Ben and Fahmida's design skills and nose for a reclaimed bargain helped them complete their kitchen after they ran out of cash
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Use this Ikea doormat hack to make a stair runner for £20
Create a full-length stair runner on a budget with this clever DIY
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Best power tools: 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
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A DIYer found a farmhouse sink in an alley, and what she did with it is truly stunning
What a transformation!
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How one DIYer upcycled old furniture with lollipop sticks (the results are fab)
DIYer Jessica Grizzle shares how she upcycled an old desk with lollipop sticks and a glue gun
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Best drills: tackle those DIY tasks with ease
The best drills are here to help you perfect all your DIY home projects
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3 ways to remodel your space this weekend, no power tools required
Want to give your home a facelift without knocking down walls or bringing in a contractor? Try one of these transformation tactics.
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How one DIYer created a raffia IKEA wardrobe for thousands less than its designer dupe
An Iowa-based DIYer gave old IKEA wardrobes an update with a faux-finish raffia technique, and the result might be one of our favorite IKEA hacks ever.
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Before and after: this funky modern dining area is proof of the power of paint
Emma Peleshok dramatically transformed the style and feel of her dining area with one simple (but magical) ingredient
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Intimidated by DIY? Start with these two projects, says a DIY expert
Blogger Liz Hartmann of Miss Liz Did It says these are the gateway projects for the DIY home of your dreams
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This DIYer's IKEA shoe storage hack is simply stunning (and oh-so affordable)
We're obsessed
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Before & after: An under-the-stairs cloakroom renovation with big style
How one crafty blogger turned a lackluster space into a functional water closet with big style
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I'm a DIYer, and I can't live without these 5 tools
These tools will be useful for even the simplest of DIY tasks around your home
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How I upcycled an old IKEA kitchen into a stylish piece of furniture
Real Homes blogger Jo Lemos saved kitchen cabinets from a landfill, created a gorgeous sideboard, and saved hundreds in the process
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This clever rattan IKEA drawers hack is the perfect weekend DIY
Get ready to feel inspired
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How to get rid of silverfish with home remedies, Mrs Hinch top tips and more
At your wits' end wondering how to get rid of silverfish naturally? You can wave goodbye to this pesky pest with these simple tips and tricks.
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How to restore wood furniture: clean, repair and refinish
If you're looking to restore old wooden furniture and allow the patina of the timber to shine out again, you'll need these step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
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How to clean baseboards: 5 easy hacks to get them looking as good as new
Stay on top of cleaning baseboards with our hacks. From your vacuum and vinegar to qtips, mops and more – this is how to get results whether you want to paint yours or not!
