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A pull-out bin could be the solution if you find bins unsightly or simply don’t have any spare floor space in your kitchen. What’s so special about a pull-out bin in a kitchen cupboard? Call me sad, but I’ve wanted an in-cupboard bin for ages! We have a fair amount of cupboard space, for what…
Get those perfect mitre cuts without spending… well anything actually! Mitre saws are great for making angled cuts of wood for your DIY projects but they are often prohibitively expensive for the occasional DIYer, making mitre boxes or blocks a favoured go-to. The problem with some of the inexpensive plastic mitre boxes sold by hardware…
A wood sanding cheat sheet of sanding terms for DIY beginners Every keen DIYer knows that wood sanding is a necessary evil, or perhaps you are one of those people who actually find the process of wood sanding cathartic and satisfying and are now raising your eyebrows and tutting at the screen! Either way, if…
Baffled by some of the lingo used by painters and decorators? Don’t stress here’s a handy cheat sheet. *Contains some affiliate links Adhesion How well the paint sticks to a surface. Often improved by keying the surface or applying a primer. All surface paint Paint with a primer included that you can apply to a…
Updated: Feb 17 Copy these DIY wardrobe doors for £200 Contents Why build wardrobe doors You will need Measuring up Sourcing the wood Fitting the skirting Preparing the doors Fitting the hinges Adding the shaker panels Painting the doors Adding the handles Finishing touches The costs Why did I decide to build DIY wardrobe doors? A…
Updated: Nov 17, 2023 DIY stair handrail: Sturdy, stylish & a steal for under £35, this project is a must for the safety-conscious DIYer When we moved into this house a few years ago, the old stair handrail was falling off and had been noted in the survey as being dangerous so we took it…
Stay on top of stair safety by including these regular stair maintenance & safety checks in your home maintenance plan. Stair handrails Stair handrails come in many different forms and are an excellent safety feature, especially for the very young, the very old, and those who are generally a bit clumsy (I include myself in…
Add style & flair whilst hiding a multitude of sins behind a DIY under-counter curtain Although a descendant of the chintzy and twee under-counter curtain of old, the ‘skirtain’ has evolved into a cool, statement piece with the ability to transform a laundry area or kitchen. They are easy to make and include a ‘no…
This simple Halloween craft project is one the kids are sure to enjoy & requires no fancy materials so you’ll love it too, I mean…egg carton bats?! What’s not to love? My plan this Autumn is to share a few easy and cheap ideas to help with your seasonal home styling to save you trawling…
How I gave this tiny space a new lease of life and this porch makeover is still going strong 18 months later. I dream of one day having a beautiful boot room but for now, I have this cupboard-sized, inside porch area which needs to house the whole family’s coats and shoes (quite a task…
Fed up with your dated kitchen? Use these tips to complete an affordable kitchen makeover. This post is all about how to complete a kitchen makeover on a budget using my kitchen DIY project as an example. I’m going to show you the issues and challenges with the original kitchen and how I overcame them…
How to give an old sofa a new lease of life with reeded wood detailing and new cushions I completed this DIY project in 2020 and debated whether or not to write about it as I wasn’t sure there would be a big demand for people wanting to do it in their living room and…