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Because getting the wall prep right is important for perfect DIY plastering After my budget DIY project to smooth over a textured artex ceiling went viral, I get a lot of questions about DIY plastering to smooth over damaged/imperfect walls, so I thought it would be helpful to show you the steps I go through…
The joins you NEED to know for tackling corners are all in this skirting board tutorial Background to this skirting board tutorial…If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I recently started a big bedroom makeover on a budget and one of the first things to go were the manky old skirting boards. I’m…
DIY contour gauge: A handy hack to help with tiling, hanging wallpaper, laying carpet, or fitting stick-on tiles. Making a template saves a lot of time and energy when you need to cut around things in a DIY project. By things, I mean anything from door architrave to toilets, baths to skirting boards. If you…
Not sure whether to whip your top cupboards off the wall & replace them with trendy open shelving? Read this to help you decide… Removing kitchen cabinets in a kitchen makeover on a budget can be controversial & isn’t always a good idea, but one thing’s for sure: you can’t open a magazine (or Instagram)…
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…
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…