Welcome to my website! I’m the author of best-selling DIY manuals that have sold millions of copies worldwide. The experience I’ve gained from over 30 years renovating properties in the UK has helped me to create step-by-step guides for a wide range of home improvement projects, helping you save money and achieve a high-quality finish.
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Fitting a floating shelf
Read more: Fitting a floating shelfFloating shelves are normally supplied with manufacturer ‘s guidelines for fitting, but most designs are similar to that shown in the sequence below, where wall brackets are positioned and the shelf simply slides onto these to provide the illusion of no fixings holding the shelf in place. As always, take great care when fixing into walls so as to avoid…
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Easing a sticking door
Read more: Easing a sticking doorDoors stick when edges bind or rub against the door frame (lining) or the floor. A little easing is therefore…
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Laying hardboard
Read more: Laying hardboardLaying hardboard on top of wooden floors, commonly floorboards, provides a smooth, flat subfloor for some types of new floor…
THE FLAGSHIP GUIDE
Master Every Home Project
Packed with over 30 years of practical trade expertise, my latest comprehensive DIY manual is the ultimate hands-on resource for homeowners. Featuring clear, step-by-step instructions, detailed annotations, and professional insider techniques, this guide takes the guesswork out of home maintenance, renovation, and repair.
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