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.

Painting kitchen units with Zinsser BIN

Zinsser BIN

Julian Cassell / 25/05/2013

Zinsser BIN is a primer sealer that I feel outshines all ‘equivalent’ products on the market because it has so […]

Dulux Weathershield

Buying Guides, Decorating Tool and Material Reviews

Exterior Paint

Julian Cassell / 12/05/2013

Choosing exterior paint is a task that shouldn’t be taken lightly, as not only are you making a decision from

Best screws

Buying Guides, Featured, Power Tool Reviews

Buying screws

Julian Cassell / 22/04/2013

Buying screws for your next DIY project is not a job that should be taken lightly, as making the right

Masking below hole

'How-to' Guides, Diy Basics

Drill dust

Julian Cassell / 05/04/2013

Drill dust can be a niggling DIY problem when making holes for wall fixings. It’s not a huge issue if

Doors and Door Security

Shims

Julian Cassell / 30/03/2013

Shims are quite simply little pieces of plastic that you can use for any number of ‘packing out’ jobs in