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DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
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These old drawers got a surprisingly new look with Farrow & Ball's Beverly paint
Vinterior and Farrow and Ball have teamed up to show us how to give secondhand furniture a luxury spin
By Laurie Davidson
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Home decor designer transforms an IKEA Billy bookcase into a show-stopping display cabinet
A new way to store your favourite pieces without breaking the bank
By Jullia Joson
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Mistakes to avoid when storing DIY supplies - 6 things experts warn against
Here are all the things you're doing wrong when storing your DIY supplies, and what to do instead
By Katie Sims
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I'm a serial renovator – this is the white paint I couldn't go without
It's a home reno game changer
By Jullia Joson
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10 beautiful ways to transform a room with a small sample pot of paint
Transform your home with sample pots of paint to create DIY projects full of colour
By Imani Cottrell
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Decorating experts debunk 5 painting myths – avoid making these classic mistakes
If you want the best finish, the experts suggest ignoring these myths
By Amy Hunt
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Give an old cabinet an on-trend update with this clever hack for under £20
Transform a glass-fronted cupboard, cabinet or wardrobe with just a sheet of humble window film
By Holly Walsh
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How to paint interior windows - a step-by-step guide
Follow our top tips and take on this easy DIY job to give your interior windows a smart refresh with a lick of paint
By Holly Walsh
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A step-by-step guide on how to paint a shed to give your garden a pop of colour
Give your garden a refresh with this step-by-step guide on how to paint a shed
By Holly Walsh
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DIY Queens are taking over social media - The community urging women to take up power tools
Women in DIY are taking over social media, but there is still along way to go in reclaiming the power tools
By Heather Young
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How to paint a radiator - an easy guide to update an ugly radiator in an afternoon
Give a tired radiator a brand new lease of life with a lick of paint in just an afternoon's work
By Holly Walsh
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How to build a radiator cover - a step-by-step guide
Ugly radiator ruining your room scheme? Disguise it with a simple cover in just a few straightforward steps
By Holly Walsh
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Fix your appliances and tech - give your stuff a new lease of life
Ever wonder if you could fix your appliances yourself? If upcycling furniture is so popular, why do we rarely try to fix stuff ourselves? We reveal ways to avoid spending more...
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to create an exposed brick wall - a step-by-step guide
Everything you need to know about creating a characterful feature in your home by stripping back the walls to bare brickwork
By Holly Walsh
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The kitchen utensil decorators use to achieve a smooth finish when painting
Would you try this trick to get your leftover paint looking like new?
By Amy Hunt
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7 expert tricks to fix a noisy washing machine yourself
If your washing machine is creating more noise than you would like, learn how to fix it with our expert tips
By Katie Sims
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Experts reveal the new way to upcycle secondhand furniture in 2023
Put down the paintbrush upcycling furniture is now all about preserving natural wood
By Imani Cottrell
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Get ready for Christmas with help from Bosch Home & Garden
Bosch Home & Garden’s ingenious range of measuring tools will help you deck the halls in a flash, while proving to be essential pieces in your DIY tool kit for 2023 and beyond
By Sponsored
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How to make Christmas cards - a step by step guide
Handmade Christmas cards are sure to spread festive cheer, and they're easy with our craft tips
By Katie Sims
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Experts reveal common mistake to avoid with anti-condensation paint
Anti-mould and condensation paint is one good solution if you're battling damp, if you avoid this common error
By Millie Hurst
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How to decorate a front door for Christmas - a step-by-step guide
Impress your guests with a stunning asymmetric door wreath this Christmas
By Katie Sims
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How to make an advent calendar - create a stunning DIY calendar step by step
Make December extra special this year with a beautiful handmade advent calendar
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a hole in a door – a step-by-step guide to restoring damaged doors
Discover how to fix a hole in a door like a pro, whether it’s solid or hollow
By Linda Clayton
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How to fix glass sliding doors in seven simple steps
Repair your faulty door and get it sliding properly again with our easy to follow guide
By Katie Sims
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Home repairs you can DIY – easy fixes you don't need to get a professional out to fix
Why pay someone to do these simple home repairs when you can DIY?
By Amy Cutmore
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Get the limewash wall look for under £10 with this clever TikTok DIY hack
Because you don't have to break the bank to change up the look of your walls
By Jullia Joson
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How to fix sliding wardrobe doors and get them operating smoothly again
Problems with your sliding wardrobe doors? Fix them yourself with our handy guide
By Katie Sims