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This outdated bathroom was updated using just paint – the results are amazing!
It's amazing what a tin of paint and a vision can do – here's how you can get the look...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Upcycle your furniture for FREE with this ingenious (and super easy) paint idea
All you need is a piece of furniture and leftover paint!
By Hebe Hatton •
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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...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to display photos: 11 inspiring ideas for displaying pictures on walls
Want to learn how to display photos like a pro? We have you covered with tips and tricks for curating the perfect gallery wall
By Hebe Hatton •
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5 awesome tiny homes you can buy on the internet
Embrace smaller living to enjoy a flexible budget and lifestyle with these ready made tiny homes.
By Ann Loynd Burton •
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How to lay block paving: an easy guide to paving a driveway
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 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
By Annie Collyer •
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Painting tiles: expert DIY advice on how to paint tiles easily
Discover how painting tiles can give your kitchen or bathroom space a clean new look. Tile painting is easy, effective and affordable
By Hebe Hatton •
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Looking for upcycle ideas? Transform an old garden table in five easy steps
Give outdoor furniture a new lease of life with this upcycle idea that's easy to achieve and super stylish
By Beth Murton •
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Which DIY stores are open? Where to buy DIY essentials, from B&Q to Ikea
DIY stores are reopening across the country. Find out which ones you can visit to buy your DIY essentials
By Emily Shaw •
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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
By Helaine Clare •
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Want to upcycle furniture? This is the coolest (and easiest) idea we've seen
If you are keen to upcycle furniture look no further because this is the most transformative hack out there
By Hebe Hatton •
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Create a picture wall with the wow factor (and paint) in four easy steps
Want to design a picture wall – or gallery wall – to brighten up a corner of your home? Create a colourful backdrop for your pictures with this quick paint project
By Beth Murton •
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Where to buy paint online: updates from B&Q, Wickes, Homebase and more
Wondering where to buy paint online? These are the DIY stores that have reopened for business and offering home delivery
By Emily Shaw •
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Looking for kids' bedroom paint ideas? This hack will add 'happy' to your home
We are all about fun bedroom paint ideas that will bring instant joy
By Hebe Hatton •
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Dalmatian print is a MASSIVE interiors trend – create it with leftover paint
Dalmatian print is EVERYWHERE – here's how to get the bang on trend look at home
By Hebe Hatton •
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After upcycle ideas? Transform old furniture with this animal print!
Unleash your wild side with this upcycle idea and turn furniture from drab to fab in five easy steps
By Beth Murton •
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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
By Hebe Hatton •
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B&Q reopens stores while maintaining social distancing controls
B&Q have reopened 155 stores previously closed in response to Coronavirus – here's everything you need to know
By Emily Shaw •
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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...
By Beth Murton •
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Fitting a kitchen made easy: here's how to do it right
Fitting a kitchen yourself can save you money and give you more control over your design – here's what you need to know
By Laura Crombie •
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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
By Amelia Smith •
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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
By Beth Murton •
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Painting garden furniture: follow our step-by-step guide
Painting garden furniture is an easy, affordable way to brighten up your outside space. Here's how to do it
By Laura Crombie •
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Are B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix & Wickes open? Which are delivering?
Wondering which (if any) DIY stores are open at the moment? Here's the latest information on shopping online...
By Emily Shaw •
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Soundproofing floors: how to soundproof a floor and stop noise from upstairs
Soundproofing floors will get rid of unwanted noise from upstairs. We show you how to do it
By Laura Crombie •
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How to make purple paint... and other colours you can mix yourself
Making your own paint at home will bring an extra splash of colour to your and your kids' lives right now, whether you're decorating or painting pictures
By Niamh Quinn •
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Bath panel ideas: how to DIY a stylish bath panel
On the hunt for new bath panel ideas? Well you can DIY yourself one cheaply, easily in just a few steps
By Amelia Smith •
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How to install floating shelves – a quick DIY to hang yours easily
Installing DIY floating shelves is an easy job. Use our step-by-step guide and video tutorial on how to hang a floating shelf, yourself.
By Hebe Hatton •
