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LATEST ARTICLES ( 58 )

• Exterior Paint

  

  Choosing exterior paint is a task that shouldn’t be taken lightly, as not only are you making a decision from a decorative view point, but you’re also picking... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Buying Screws

  

  for your next DIY project is not a job that should be taken lightly, as making the right choice will have you purring with satisfaction when every screw is... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Drill Dust

  

  can be a niggling DIY problem when making holes for wall fixings. It’s not a huge issue if the holes are made pre-decorating, but if you’re hanging pictures or... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Shims

  

  are quite simply little pieces of plastic that you can use for any number of ‘packing out’ jobs in your DIY activities. Why am I giving over an entire blog... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• 10 Products That I Leave on the Shelf

  

  In DIY stores across the land, there are great products for sale……but amongst these are an equally large number of items that I really don’t think help the DIY... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Brushmate

  

  Brushmate is a convenient storage system for paint brushes that have been used for applying solvent-based (oil-based) paints, or other decorative coatings such... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Wayne De Wet

  

  is quite simply one of the nation’s finest decorators. He was the Grand Winner of the Dulux Select Decorator of the Year in 2011, and runner-up in 2008. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Wallpapering Tools

  

  Having the right wallpapering tools, not only makes hanging wallpaper much easier, but also ensures you will get a better, and longer lasting finish. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Garden Fence Essentials

  

  If you’re thinking about putting up a new garden fence, and maybe you’ve seen one you like down at your local garden centre or DIY superstore, just bear in... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Unblocking Drains

  

  Unblocking drains is never the most enjoyable of DIY jobs, and in many circumstances you may need to get the professionals in, but simple blockages (if there... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Paint for Interior Wood

  

  Choosing paint for interior wood generally comes down to a decision based on brand reputation mixed with affordability, as it is generally the case that the... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Tools You Need for Laying a Laminate Floor

  

  The tools you need for laying a laminate floor include many of the items you’ll find in your household toolkit, such as a hammer, saw, and tape measure. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Electric Screwdrivers

  

  Electric screwdrivers, or cordless screwdrivers as they are also called, are basically the smaller versions of cordless drills. Although they are much more... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Drill Bits for Wood

  

  Drill bits for wood are essential components of any DIY toolkit, and although there are many different drill bit designs on the market, you only really need... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• How Much is a New Bathroom?

  

  Working out how much a new bathroom is going to cost can seem like a complicated calculation, as the final price tag is dependent on so many factors, but if... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Drilling into Porcelain Tiles

  

  is a lot trickier than drilling holes in ceramic tiles as porcelain is a much harder material. Therefore rather than using a standard spear shaped tile bit... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Handsaws

  

  Handsaws will always be important tools in any DIY toolkit, in spite of the fact that you can now buy a power saw for almost every cutting need. Handsaws are... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Window Locks

  

  are an essential part of your home security ‘system’. UPVC windows normally have locking points integral to the window design, as do many designs of modern... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Buying an Angle Grinder

  

  is not the first power tool purchase that comes to mind for most DIY enthusiasts but once you’ve owned one, and although it tends to get pretty infrequent use,... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Manual Tile Cutters

  

  A good manual tile cutter is pretty vital to a tiler’s toolkit and although you may need an electric tile cutter, or tile saw, for making tricky cuts, a manual... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT