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.

tile cutting wheel

Manual tile cutters

Julian Cassell / 29/10/2012

A good manual tile cutter is pretty vital to a tiler’s toolkit and although you may need an electric tile […]

shed roof repair

'How-to' Guides, Garden Structures

How to fix a shed roof

Julian Cassell / 22/10/2012

How to fix a shed roof is a topic that can certainly range in extremes, from simply tacking back down

Tile gauge

'How-to' Guides, Flooring

Where to start tiling a floor

Julian Cassell / 15/10/2012

When deciding where to start tiling a floor, you can employ a number of techniques to help your decision-making process.

drill bits

How to use a cordless drill

Julian Cassell / 07/10/2012

Cordless drills are without doubt amongst the most useful tools that any DIY enthusiast will own, and therefore it is

Asbestos safety

Asbestos safety

Julian Cassell / 27/09/2012

Asbestos safety is a topic that needs to concern all homeowners, as the wrong type of asbestos exposure is a