Installing an extractor fan in a bathroom is an excellent way of reducing condensation, which leads to damp problems. Damp can leave marks on the wall which painting over won’t hide, it can encourage mould growth or at worst lead to plaster becoming permanently damaged. In a modern home, or [...]
Internal doors should be trouble-free but can occasionally offer problems, particularly in older properties. Doors can stick, drag on their hinges or warp so they no longer close properly. But if you know what you are doing resolving these problems becomes pretty easy DIY stuff. Know Your Door First you [...]
Many people only think of loft insulation when we talk about insulating homes. And there's a lot of that talk about, with rising fuel prices and a growing awareness of ecological issues. But insulating your home shouldn't stop with loft insulation, lagging pipes should be the next port of call [...]
Fitting a cat flap may seem like a daunting task, particularly if you are a DIY novice. But it's really only a case of cutting an accurate hole, the actual fitting is very easy. Pick Your Spot First choose the door or window where you are going to put the [...]
It seems only yesterday that the flat screen TV was the new gadget to have, but now old-style TVs are no longer produced and we're looking at 3D televisions as the next big thing. One of the best things about flat screen TVs is that they are so much thinner [...]
Any DIY enthusiast ought to be able to lay loft insulation but there are some safety considerations that you must be aware of first. For the purposes of this article we're going to assume that the insulation being laid is a mineral wool, glass wool or natural wool roll (sometimes [...]
Fitting kitchen worktops is a job that most people can do as long as they have had a bit of experience with sawing straight and vertical lines through wood. The tricks are knowing how to measure up to cut difficult edges, where walls might not be at right angles, and [...]
At some time or other you will have to prepare a bedroom or living room for the laying of carpet. You may be laying this carpet yourself or be employing the services of a professional carpet fitter but either way there will be some tasks that need to be performed [...]
Many of us are now moving away from having carpet in our homes and are moving towards laying laminate flooring which is easier to clean, harder wearing and for many more pleasing on the eye. With this in mind many DIY novices - and experts alike - will be laying [...]
There will come a time when every DIY novice feels that he - or she - is ready to move on to something a little more adventurous. And what could be more adventurous than fitting kitchen units? It may not seem particularly difficult to fit kitchen units but it is [...]
Each of us at some point in our lives will be charged with the task of putting Flat Pack Furniture together be it for the living room, the kitchen or the bedroom. Flat Pack Furniture is one of those elements of DIY that can strike terror into even the most [...]
Putting up shelves is a fairly easy DIY job but to achieve good results you need to approach this task carefully. Read on and you will learn all you need to know about putting up shelves you can be proud of. Main Types of Shelves There are two main types [...]
A basic toolkit is essential if you wish to tackle DIY improvements around your home. On this page we list some of the main tools you will need along with tips on how to get the best from them. Remember as you proceed with your list of home improvements you [...]
Damp problems are very common in older houses especially in the UK which has a wet climate. Read on to find out how to identify the signs of damp and to find out what you can do to cure and prevent damp from damaging your home. Problems with Damp Any [...]
Cleaning your gutters and drainpipes is a useful habit to get into. Overflows can allow damp to enter your brickwork and damage the interior of your home. On this page we provide useful tips on how to clean your guttering and drainpipes effectively. The Guttering System The basic guttering system [...]
Sometimes the thought of repairing damage to walls can seem like an intimidating job, especially when faced with a number of cracks and chips on your plaster walls but there is really no need to worry. There are an increasingly good number of DIY products on the market to help [...]
