Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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DIY shelf ideas - 12 ways to create and customise storage
Turn standard shelving and simple materials into something more stylish with these savvy ideas
By Jacky Parker
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The IKEA bread bin hack all over TikTok is pure genius
We can't believe we never thought to try this
By Millie Hurst
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How to paint a room – 11 steps to transform your space with paint
Learn how to paint a room to give your space a bold new look or simply freshen up walls and woodwork
By Millie Hurst
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How to paint a mural – a step-by-step guide to creating a unique feature wall
Make a striking focal point on a budget by hand-painting a mural, with tips from experts
By Millie Hurst
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How to decoupage a trinket box
Use patterned papers and nature-inspired cutouts to decorate everyday accessories
By Julie Butterworth
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Upcycled Welsh dresser idea – budget makeover to inspire new year DIY projects
Looking for an upcycled Welsh dresser idea? One creative homeowner, Andrea Smeaton, leads the way with her impressive DIY project
By Tamara Kelly
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Give old hangers a festive flourish with this snowflake decoration hack
Have a very thrifty Christmas
By Rebecca Knight
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Creative style hacks anyone can do
Create a stylish home using these clever craft ideas
By Heather Young
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See how a DIY fan saved £100s on garden decking by using an old industrial pallet
They've gained an extra room in their house with some real bargains
By Millie Hurst
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DIY novice upcycles stunning black sideboard – saving herself £530 in the process
By sourcing a dated piece of furniture from Facebook Marketplace, moulding from Wickes and a tin of black furniture paint
By Tamara Kelly
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Punchy pattern: make a gorgeous roller blind in 3 easy steps
Give your kitchen a bold pattern hit with our simple roller blind
By Heather Young
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How to stencil a wall pattern
Use a stencil set to create a feature wall in your home
By Heather Young
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See how a DIY-er transformed an old shed into a hot tub spa with a shower curtain wall mural
You'll be amazed at the sealife shower curtains used as a wall mural
By Laurie Davidson
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DIY fans are raving about this simple sock painting hack for hard-to-reach areas
Put the paintbrush DOWN
By Millie Hurst
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See how shoppers are transforming £35 IKEA drawers into the dressing table of dreams
The smart way to do bedroom storage on a budget
By Tamara Kelly
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How to make a Roman blind – an easy guide to making a practical window treatment
Choose the perfect fabric for your room, then follow our easy step-by-step instructions to make your own Roman blind for your window
By Jennifer Drew
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Fake some floristry skills! Make your own fresh wreath with these DIY kits
Make your own gorgeous fresh wreath with these kits from Selfridges' in-house florist
By Amy Cutmore
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Jay Blades reveals a common mistake people make when repairing home items
Jay Blades reveals to us what you shouldn't be doing when attempting DIY
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Little Greene has just launched upcycled paint range Re:mix
The upcycled collection of fan favourites has left us wondering which corner of our homes we can paint next
By Millie Hurst
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Frame a mirror in rope for beach-house chic
Give your home a Cornish feel with a simple round mirror framed in rope. Reminiscent of a ship’s porthole, it’s the ultimate nautical nod
By Ruth Farnsworth
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Sew a simple patchwork cushion in 3 easy steps
Try your hand at English hand-pieced patchwork and sew your own colourful cushion
By Heather Young
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7 ways to craft the perfect handmade wedding
Personalise your wedding day with these easy, DIY craft ideas
By Alice Humphrys
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How to etch pretty glasses
Get crafty and make your own etched glasses, with Style at Home's easy guide
By Catherine Law
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How to make a decorative mirror
Follow Style at Home's step-by-step guide to making this fancy Rococo-style mirror frame
By Catherine Law
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How to make a Christmas fairy
Get creative this Christmas and make Style at Home's pretty tree-top fairy
By Catherine Law
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DIY enthusiast proves how painting a UPVC door can transform homes – and it only cost £10
A simple splash of paint can make all the difference when it comes to an ugly front door
By Tamara Kelly
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Skip the gym and burn off the calories with these DIY jobs
The DIY jobs that burn the most calories revealed
By Rebecca Knight