How to wallpaper a chimney breast
Create a stylish focal point in your living room in just a few hours with our step-by step guide to wallpapering a chimney breast
DIY and decorating
Whether you’re planning a new project or thinking about the finer details of your interior design scheme, we have everything you need to create your dream look – including expert shopping and buying guides to complete your home.
We also have fun upcycling and craft projects, and all the care and cleaning advice you need, whatever the job you’re tackling.
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How to make pallet garden furniture – a step-by-step guide
In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to make a bench using wooden pallets
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How to clean a dishwasher with vinegar, tweezers and other surprise cleaning methods
You can't expect a filthy dishwasher to produce pristine dishes
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Image credit: Debi Treloar Credit: Debi Treloar How to clean a kettle with lemon, vinegar and other easy-to-implement methods
Give your kitchen kettle the once-over and get it sparkling
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Image credit: Polly Eltes Credit: Polly Eltes How to put up a floating shelf
Follow our step-by-step guide to putting up floating shelves and get handy extra storage in an afternoon
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Image credit: Polly Wreford Credit: Polly Wreford How to hang curtains beautifully – whether in a tricky bay window or a simple setting
Create the perfect window treatment in just five easy steps
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Front doors - doors - front door decorating - image - housetohome.co.uk Credit: Brent Darby How to give your home street appeal – try our ideas for a stylish first impression
Update your letter plate, swap your handle and replace your house numbers...
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Image credit: Dominic Blackmore Credit: Dominic Blackmore The best grey paint for walls – as chosen by Ideal Home's editors and interior design experts
Grey is the big new colour everyone has fallen in love with
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Credit: Little Greene The best white paint – how to choose the right shade for your walls
Here's all you need to know to help choose the perfect shade every time, including recommendations from our in-house experts
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Cardiff property Property development tips
Do you love buying and selling property, and are prepared to get your hands dirty? Then property developing could be for you. Read our top tips to find out.
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Image credit: Debi Treloar Credit: Debi Treloar How to clean windows – get sparkling windows inside and out without streaking with our expert tips
Let in the new-season sunshine with our window cleaning ideas for perfect panes
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Image credit: Dominic Blackmore Credit: Dominic Blackmore How to keep your house warm in winter – insulate against the cold and block those drafts
Brrrrr! It's getting chilly out there. But these tips will help!
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Image credit: Olly Gordon Credit: Olly Gordon How to zone out an open-plan space – dedicated different areas to separate tasks
Give each area a sense of purpose
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Image credit: David Giles Credit: David Giles How to bleed a radiator – our guide to a warmer home
Not feeling the benefit of your central heating system? Check your radiators are in good working order
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Image credit: Colin Poole Credit: Colin Poole How to unblock a toilet – the quickest and easiest way
Follow our step-by-step guide to unblocking a toilet
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Image credit: Bridget Peirson Credit: Bridget Peirson How to clean and maintain your chimney and heating stove in time for winter
Get your stove and chimney ready in time for winter
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Image credit: Lizzie Orme Credit: Lizzie Orme Vinyl flooring – everything you need to know about buying, fitting and cleaning
This fabulous choice of flooring is great for adding personality to a space
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Image credit: David Giles Credit: David Giles How to upcycle a vanity unit – to create a super-stylish piece of furniture
Give an old piece of furniture a new lease of life and fresh purpose with a clever revamp
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Image credit: Colin Poole Credit: Colin Poole Best radiator covers – the smartest cabinets for disguising your heating
Check these options for making your heating look hot
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Image credit: by-me.london – @by_me_katie Credit: by-me.london – @by_me_katie How to make a macrame plant hanger – to add greenery to your home
The 70s knot is hot once more, with macrame plant hangers all over Instagram.
