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.

drawing a garden plan

Gardening Guides

Planning a garden

Julian Cassell / 24/01/2012

Planning a garden needs to be a carefully considered decision-making process. Take plenty of time in adding up the pros […]

Deck components

Garden Structures

How to lay a deck

Julian Cassell / 22/01/2012

How to lay a deck or decking, or more specifically the techniques that are required, is much dependent on whether

Papering feature wall starting to the side of the mid-point.

Painting and Papering

How to wallpaper a feature wall

Julian Cassell / 20/01/2012

How to wallpaper a feature wall, as a topic, is mainly about deciding on the best position to start papering.

Assembling a wooden arch

Garden Structures

Wooden garden arches

Julian Cassell / 18/01/2012

Wooden garden arches are excellent features for any garden and from a DIY perspective, they are simple to build because

Combi drill driver

Home Improvement Advice, Top Tens in DIY

The Top 10 of DIY

Julian Cassell / 16/01/2012

The top 10 of DIY sounded a bit more ‘catchy’ to me than “What are the most life-changing, time-saving, money-saving,