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.

Door lining wedges and fixed in place.

Doors and Door Security

Fitting a door lining

Julian Cassell / 22/02/2012

Fitting a door lining is a job that is required if you are replacing an old door lining, or you’ve […]

Interior door frame

'How-to' Guides, Doors and Door Security

Interior door frames

Julian Cassell / 20/02/2012

Interior door frames do vary in design and construction. The most commonly used system in the UK is covered in

Ericaceous compost for blueberries

Fruit Gardening, Gardening Guides

Growing blueberries

Julian Cassell / 17/02/2012

Growing blueberries, for most people, is not normally the first idea that comes to mind when thinking about growing fruit

Building raised garden bed

Gardening Guides, Planting a Garden

Raised garden beds

Julian Cassell / 15/02/2012

Raised garden beds are excellent options for creating almost instant planting areas, whilst adding further features to your garden. They

Growing raspberries in rich, well dug soil

Fruit Gardening, Gardening Guides

Growing raspberries

Julian Cassell / 13/02/2012

Growing raspberries is truly simple, and it is therefore somewhat surprising that delicious raspberries are not grown more. They really