DIY BasicsBasic ‘How-to’ guides, along with loads of information on tools, safety, and security in the home.
KitchensHow to plan and fit a new kitchen as well as guides on making repairs and maintenance.
BathroomsHow to plan and fit a new bathroom, along with advice on repairs such as fixing taps, and unblocking a toilet.
General plumbingBasic plumbing guides on topics such as cutting pipes, making joints, and unblocking drains.
ElectricsGuides on how to plan lighting, change sockets, and change switches in your home.
Preparing surfaces for decorationVital guides for the all-important preparation of surfaces before decorating.
Painting and wallpaperingFrom where to start, to tool and material types, to how to apply these decorative finishes.
Wall tilingShowing you how to tile walls, use tile-cutters, repair surfaces, and fix into wall tiles in your home.
FlooringGuides on how to prepare the sub-floor as well as lay finishes such as wood, laminate and tiles.
Mouldings, skirting boards, and architravesHow to cut, mitre and fix in place.
Shelving, curtain poles, pictures, and mirrorsInstructions on adding all manner of fixtures and fittings.
Doors and door securityHow to fit doors, repair them, and add all types of door locks.
Windows and window securityHo to change fittings, choose locks and fit them to your windows.
Energy savingGuides on energy efficiency, being greener, and insulating your home.
Garden structuresIncluding guides on building sheds and greenhouses, fences, decking, and pergolas.
Paths, paving, and patiosHow to lay the different types of hard landscaping.
Gardening basicsEssential guides on tools and garden storage along with how to plan a garden.
Planting a gardenSelection of guides on the various planting techniques required in your garden.
Grass and turfSimple advice on how to lay turf, look after an existing lawn, and tips on choosing the right lawnmower.
Growing vegetablesSelection of vegetable gardening guides showing exactly how to produce great crops.
Fruit GardeningThe best techniques on how to grow a number of different fruits in your garden.
Power tool reviewsBuying guides on choosing the best power tools for your DIY purposes.
Hand tool reviewsAll the information you need to pick the best hand tools for all jobs around your home.
Decorating tool and material reviewsAll about the best paints, and decorating tools to use on your home.
Gardening reviewsAdvice on choosing a deck, decking screws, hedge trimmers, and sheds.
Safety buying guidesBuying the right safety equipment to use when working on your house.The following guides are quite simply my answers to questions that were posed to me in my column for the Guardian newspaper. The subjects are certainly wide and varied, and so I hope you’ll find some topics that are relevant to your home improvement and DIY interests.
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Repairs and Treatments |
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