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.

Hanging a wall mounted basin

'How-to' Guides, Bathrooms

Fitting a wall mounted basin

Julian Cassell / 02/04/2012

Fitting a wall mounted basin provides a greater challenge than fitting a pedestal basin, or basin in a vanity unit. […]

Planning your lighting

'How-to' Guides, Electrics

Planning lighting

Julian Cassell / 28/03/2012

Planning lighting to the best effect in your home is important for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Good lighting makes

Hanging wallpaper border at top of the wall

'How-to' Guides, Painting and Papering

Hanging a wallpaper border

Julian Cassell / 26/03/2012

Hanging a wallpaper border is a simple way of adding further decoration to painted walls, or over the top of

Digging in well-rotted manure

Gardening Guides, Growing Vegetables

Growing lettuce

Julian Cassell / 23/03/2012

Growing lettuce is a great idea for any vegetable garden, and with some good planning you can provide lettuce for

Growing and planting fruit

Fruit Gardening, Gardening Guides

Growing fruit

Julian Cassell / 21/03/2012

Growing fruit often comes second place to growing vegetables, in many gardens, why? – well I think a lot of