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.

Home Improvement Advice, The Guardian

Rainwater diverter for metal downpipe

Julian Cassell / 07/04/2011

The Guardian, Saturday 18 December 2010 We have metal guttering and want to trap rainwater in a butt, but can’t […]

Home Improvement Advice, The Guardian

Dodgy Anaglypta

Julian Cassell / 04/04/2011

The Guardian, Saturday 11 December 2010 My walls are covered in Anaglypta paper (the pebbledash kind). If I try to

Buying Guides, Gardening Reviews

Hedge trimmers

Julian Cassell / 25/03/2011

Now in this post I won’t be following the usual course of my other tool reviews as to be honest,

Home Improvement Advice, The Guardian

Laying cork floor tiles

Julian Cassell / 22/03/2011

The Guardian, Saturday 20 November 2010 I plan to lay cork tiles on a concrete kitchen floor. Would you recommend

Home Improvement Advice, The Guardian

Slow-running drain

Julian Cassell / 22/03/2011

The Guardian, Saturday 16 October 2010 Our bath has a very slow-running drain, but as we have a septic tank,