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DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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This viral IKEA mirror hack perfectly fakes an expensive-looking heavy mirror – and for less than £50
Recreate the luxurious look of a heavy mirror with this easy IKEA mirror hack
By Sara Hesikova
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DIY Christmas tree ideas that look as good as the real thing - it's time to think outside the festive box
Whether it’s due to time, budget, space – or because you want a second tree moment – there are plenty of DIY Christmas tree ideas that you can try
By Jennifer Morgan
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How to hang a garland without nails for easy, rent-friendly Christmas decor
Put the toolbox away
By Holly Cockburn
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Paper Christmas decorations are trending – and you can easily make them for free with these 3 hacks
These are the 3 unconventional DIY paper Christmas decorations using everyday items hiding in your kitchen cupboard
By Sara Hesikova
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How to hang lights around windows - 5 easy ways to make your house look merry and bright this Christmas
No nails? No problem!
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to make DIY air dry clay Christmas decorations for your tree, table and gifts - all for under £5
Homemade Christmas decorations just got a facelift
By Holly Cockburn
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How to hang a garland around your front door for some Christmas curb appeal
Now is your chance to take your doorscaping up a notch
By Lauren Bradbury
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Stacey Solomon has taken the maximalist approach to an extreme with her Christmas front door display
Maybe bigger is better after all...
By Jullia Joson
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These pretty DIY wreath ideas are easy to make – and all you need is a few things from your kitchen
It’s perfect for a DIY project or if you’re in a pinch
By Sara Hesikova
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A savvy DIYer just demonstrated how to replicate Anthropologie’s £68 bauble set for £20
This DIY TikTok Christmas bauble hack is the perfect dupe for Anthropologie’s £68 set – and it couldn’t be easier
By Sara Hesikova
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This beautiful Christmas decoration trend using a tomato paste tube is going viral on TikTok – the results are stunning
This is DIY Christmas decor on the next level
By Sara Hesikova
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Decoupage is making a comeback – the simple way to give old homeware a bespoke look
Get crafty – update your furniture and home decor with this simple pattern-rich technique
By Sara Hesikova
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You’re storing your paint in the wrong place – why garages and sheds are off limits
Do you store your paint in the garage or the shed? Experts say that you really shouldn’t
By Sara Hesikova
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This colour trend could be making your winter blues worse – experts reveal the shades you should be using instead
Combat seasonal affective disorder with cheerful paint colours – but avoid these trendy shades
By Sara Hesikova
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'It's a really quick and easy win' – The Repair Shop's Sonnaz's fast track tip to update tired-looking furniture
The upholstery pro's tried and true hack for upcycling soft furnishings
By Jullia Joson
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Stacey Solomon just DIY-ed a larger-than-life Nutcracker – this is what you need to make your own
It’s sure starting to look a lot like Christmas at Stacey's house
By Sara Hesikova
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This Instagram hack turns £4 charity shop glassware into gorgeous mood lighting
Make your charity shop finds work ten times harder
By Jullia Joson
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Experts warn of the 5 signs of rising damp every homeowner should look out for this winter
Rising damp can have disastrous consequences, so it’s best to spot the signs early
By Lauren Bradbury
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Stacey Solomon's DIY enchanted cloud ceiling looks straight out of the Great Hall of Hogwarts
We solemnly swear that Stacey is up to no good at Pickle Cottage
By Jullia Joson
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How to get paint off clothes and save your DIY clothes from stubborn paint stains
Your paint-stained clothes will be as good as new in no time
By Lauren Bradbury
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This IKEA light has been transformed into a stunning disco ball – and it's simply genius
It's shimmering beautiful
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This DIY matchbox hack strikes the balance between practical and pretty - and it costs less than £10
Sustainable and chic - what more could you want?
By Holly Cockburn
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Decorating experts shared the most common paint roller mistake that can lead to a DIY disaster
The mistake you’re making when using a paint roller and how to avoid it
By Sara Hesikova
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This TikTok hack makes building IKEA flat-pack furniture 10x easier - it's genius
Painfully long IKEA builds could become a thing of the past
By Amy Hunt
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'Potential buyers may see it as a DIY job gone wrong' – this popular interior trend may be devaluing your home
Is this popular wall panelling trend hurting the value of your home?
By Jullia Joson
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How to draught proof a window - easy ways to keep heat inside your home this winter
Seal up unwanted gaps in window frames to save energy and keep rooms cosy
By Emily Batesmith
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How to flush a radiator to stay warm and keep energy bills down
Find out how to clean your heating system with our easy-to-follow guide
By Sophie Vening