Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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Why is my paint bubbling while painting? Explains explain this bizarre phenomenon and how to fix it
It’s a common paint problem, but it could be a sign of something more sinister
By Lauren Bradbury
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Benjamin Moore is giving renters a free tin of white paint with their purchase so you can easily reset your walls when moving out
But be quick – the paint brand’s renter-friendly initiative is running only throughout the month of August!
By Sara Hesikova
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Painting over new plaster - How to do it and how long you have to wait before getting the paintbrushes out, according to experts
No, you can’t paint straight onto new plaster…
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can you paint pebbledash? Yes, but only if you follow these expert-approved tips
Painting pebbledash is tricky, but you can still paint it if you know how
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to build a fire pit – everything you need to know to ace this garden DIY, according to experts
An expert guide to building a homemade fire pit to stay warm during those chilly summer nights
By Jullia Joson
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How to fit blackout blinds – Expert advice on how to measure and install them in a bedroom or living room
DIY your way to a darker room and better night's sleep
By Vanessa Richmond
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How to wrap kitchen cabinets - the easy inexpensive way to transform drawers and doors in under 24 hours
Learn how to wrap kitchen cabinets for a cost-friendly colour change to make the hub of your home look brand new
By Rachel Homer
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Do floor tile stickers work? Experts reveal if this renter-friendly solution for the kitchen and bathroom is worth the investment
Are they really a genius budget-friendly flooring option?
By Sara Hesikova
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How to paint a stairwell - expert tips on how to decorate this tricky space safely
Give the smallest yet probably tallest area of your home a smooth finish with these professional tips
By Rachel Homer
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How many tiles do you need for your next DIY project? The golden rule experts use to always buy the perfect amount
Calculating how many tiles you need can be daunting – but not after reading this easy guide
By Sara Hesikova
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How to hang a roller blind like a pro - an easy guide to update your windows in no time
Everything you need to know from measuring to installing, and a quick-fix alternative for the less DIY savvy
By Amy Hodge
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Discover the DIY skills that will make all the difference to your family, from TV carpenter Robert Bent and HIPPO
The waste removal experts have teamed up with the well-known tradesman to help develop a new tradition of sharing DIY tips and tricks
By Sponsored
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This is how a simple IKEA cabinet can be transformed into an on-trend chrome storage unit
An Instagrammer turned a set of simple IKEA cabinets into the chrome-finish sideboard of her dreams – here’s how
By Sara Hesikova
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3 ways to update picture frames for elevated displays of art and photos
Level up your gallery wall game
By Sara Hesikova
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How to paint stripes on a wall – get the look with our easy step-by-step guide
Give walls an easy update with painted stripes
By Amy Hodge
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How to paint an interior door – a step-by-step guide
Refresh doors and update your space with our expert explainer
By Amy Hodge
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Save money on your next DIY project with Wilko's new tool hire service
Wilko launches a tool hire service to help you realise all your DIY projects without having to buy every piece of equipment
By Sara Hesikova
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7 things to consider when building a pergola, according to experts
Building a pergola is easy... but only if you do it right
By Lauren Bradbury
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Kimberley Walsh launches a new soothing paint colour - calling it the 'perfect sage green tone'
The singer and presenter gets candid about how her passion for DIY blossomed
By Jullia Joson
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Can you tile on top of old tiles? Yes, but experts urge you to avoid this DIY hack
If you’re set on tiling over your existing tiles, this is what the pros want you to know
By Sara Hesikova
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Dunelm’s scalloped wooden borders are an easy on-trend way to customise old furniture – and prices start at just £12
Personalise your home and embrace the scalloped trend at the same time
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral £10 Amazon hack will make sure your curtains never get stuck again
Say hello to smoothly gliding curtains!
By Sara Hesikova
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How to paint bathroom tiles - 5 simple steps to upgrade your bathroom on a budget
Want a quick and easy way to revamp your bathroom? A lick of paint over your tiles could be all you need
By Holly Walsh
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A simple DIY lighting hack made this hallway look so much more expensive
It's all in those tiny details
By Laurie Davidson
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This hack instantly elevates the look of £2 IKEA paper lampshades using this kitchen cupboard essential
And it's so easy to recreate
By Jullia Joson
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This clever hack transforms an £8 IKEA table lamp into designer-level decor
Instantly turn an IKEA classic into a custom piece
By Jullia Joson
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Turn leftover eggshells into a stunning floral Easter centrepiece with this clever budget hack
This DIY Instagrammer just inspired us how to turn leftover eggshells into a stunning flower centrepiece for Easter
By Sara Hesikova