Author name: Julian Cassell

I've written many books about all aspects of DIY and Home Improvement and my titles have been translated into over 20 different languages, and sell in over 50 countries across the world. I have been a regular contributor to the Guardian newspaper and have also run my own property renovation business for over 25 years.

Hand powered Qualcast Panther

Buying Guides, Gardening Reviews

Green lawnmowers

Julian Cassell / 02/07/2012

Green lawnmowers, and I’m not talking colours here, is a subject that I’ve been meaning to comment on for a […]

Loft insulation rolls

'How-to' Guides, Energy Saving

Planning a greener home

Julian Cassell / 29/06/2012

There are many simple and inexpensive things you can do to have a greener home, which will save money as

Best diy toolbox

Buying Guides, Hand Tool Reviews

The best toolbox

Julian Cassell / 25/06/2012

The best toolboxes for the DIY market, and the professional market for that matter, are supplied by Stanley. As a

Marking out wallpaper frame border

'How-to' Guides, Painting and Papering

Wallpaper border frames

Julian Cassell / 21/06/2012

Wallpaper border frames are an alternative way of adding interest to a wall surface. You can use them to ‘outline’

Setting a nail with a hammer

'How-to' Guides, Diy Basics

Using a hammer

Julian Cassell / 18/06/2012

Using a hammer correctly not only makes your DIY work much more efficient, but also saves you from injuring thumbs