<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Diy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy Fri, 22 May 2026 09:46:09 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I fixed my leaking toilet for £9 and in less time than it would take to get a plumber round ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-fixed-my-leaking-toilet YZJKzfo8BExqLPb6b6biMc Fri, 22 May 2026 09:46:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ My dog chewed my skirting boards — this is exactly how I fixed them for £5 in under 30 minutes, and you'd never know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-fixed-chewed-skirting-boards wi39b2pTgNQrbf5pTNSJcW Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — so I’ve stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/diy-jobs-i-am-doing-to-boost-kerb-appeal fqvZrLEStH3ZPXyiWqhT2Y Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My flaky front door was letting the whole house down – these are the 5 steps I took to smarten it up with a pop of colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-refreshed-my-peeling-front-door nQ26aE2j4ojZ5sT9jhtUSD Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my tired cloakroom a DIY makeover — here’s how I transformed the space in 3 days and for just £150 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-gave-my-tired-cloakroom-a-diy-makeover 2iyGp34CdgdRW96vGnXmt3 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried 5 different methods for getting rid of marks and scuffs on my walls – including one my dad swore by – these are the ones that actually worked ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/methods-i-tried-to-spruce-up-my-dirty-walls diE9vidyKg2PH4HDQwKYW8 Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:27:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Some areas of my home looked tired and shabby way too quickly – here’s how I plan on giving them a DIY seasonal facelift ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/some-areas-of-my-home-looked-tired-and-shabby-way-too-quickly-heres-how-i-plan-on-giving-them-a-diy-seasonal-facelift gDbaRLpF5bkaz5GtnPndpW Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:49:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this clever drill attachment for distressing furniture to get that high-end rustic look – and now I only buy second-hand ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/i-tried-this-clever-drill-attachment-for-distressing-furniture-and-now-i-only-buy-second-hand MSNeRxbgxSNjcquhpaBnmT Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that made painting my home so much easier – they minimise clean up time and will help make quick work of cutting in ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/things-that-make-painting-easier hws3hsL9uYfVweYMH73f2m Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I limewashed my walls for the first time, and now I'm hooked – here’s 5 things I learnt from the process ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/i-limewashed-my-walls-what-i-learnt P3ZVCmhkwSJWtm9BCeNMRU Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wish I’d known this one thing before painting my walls – it would have stopped dark borders ruining my room renovation ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-to-avoid-picture-framing-when-painting iTppQb4XeTk5XdHht5w8iW Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Upcycling furniture? Here are 5 things I wish I knew first ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-upcycling cwZJ5auszjjXUMWxxs8uTA Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:01:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ This DIY panelling mistakes could cost you £2,000 – get one easy step wrong and you could ruin your walls ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/panelling-wall-preparation-mistake-could-ruin-walls QkYJetcDTpqH8xC6E562oj Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dulux wants your leftover paint – its paint redistribution service is the easiest way to donate unfinished tins to a good cause ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/dulux-community-repaint-paint-redistribution-service v6hs23kKiDfBmVP3WvrWHZ Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I stained my patio green!' What's your biggest DIY mistake? 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Experts debunk this viral hack ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/can-you-clean-paint-rollers-in-a-washing-machine qh2eax2JksyxhGXduB7GvQ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:07:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ The £5 fix to stop your fence panels from rattling – DIY experts say it'll fix the problem for good ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-to-stop-fence-panels-rattling uAWLMLYKUy33fqzAE24gGH Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 IKEA PAX hacks that transform the flatpack staple into bespoke and statement wardrobes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/ikea-pax-hacks hmCUPzwFLBUmgPJNKuTNuh Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:00:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ The one tool all experts agree every DIYer needs to own – whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/essential-tool-every-diyer-needs 54AYaFvU7JmqRLfkJLUyeK Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ DIY experts warn against attempting these 5 projects on your own this bank holiday weekend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/diy-projects-not-to-do-on-may-bank-holiday-weekend kH9zKBojos3UNotmTkRStM Sat, 24 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 mini DIY jobs to get done over the long bank holiday weekend – experts reveal the easy tasks you should be tackling this time of year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/bank-holiday-weekend-small-diy-tasks tgZuJ9NAsoTFrXrjvgovjU Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 IKEA BESTA hacks that will transform your basic storage cabinets into stylish pieces with a high-end look ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/ikea-besta-hacks 5NEWnB6ZXHxAdDopGtH4EM Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fix a leaky gutter – expert advice on what you'll need to get your gutters working properly again ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-to-fix-a-leaky-gutter bEy2bnNFPk6rL7G9SGN6Z9 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:10:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I paint over old paint on a front door? Experts reveal when it's OK to skip this step ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/can-i-paint-over-old-paint-on-a-front-door z3sQugNvormkLT4kvo4eTC Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked 6 interior designers and stylists what paint finish is their go-to for walls and ceilings – they all agreed these are the best ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/what-paint-finish-is-best-for-walls-and-ceilings odVS52ryngn5Wjhem38Gw9 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 smart IKEA IVAR hacks that transform this blank canvas into a striking piece of furniture ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/ikea-ivar-hacks vnNVqeYH87zyjJfrhtxHjf Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to paint wooden furniture like a pro – decorating experts share their 5 simple steps for a flawless finish every time ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-paint-wooden-furniture S3tbumBwtrkfKfQuWsTuZC Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 surprising areas in your home that experts say you really shouldn't paint white – and what to do with them instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/areas-not-to-paint-white h8kyNzHrTccRV9Z8BuWnbk Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stacey Solomon has revealed the easiest way to update tired windowsills – DIY experts agree it’s a great budget solution ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/stacey-solomon-vinyl-windowsill-hack xvY9jfySkqcGejvcnjXsF Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:09:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts reveal how to fix drafty windows quickly - all you need is a roll of sellotape ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-seal-drafty-windows-with-sellotape Mwj3rT3yZEJRJZRHmQHQvE Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 IKEA KALLAX hacks to elevate your simple cube storage units beyond recognition ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/ikea-kallax-hacks wKkaYHwc3kGhvatFUmWAMc Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:33:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to patch up holes in a wall — restore your walls to their former glory, no DIY experience required ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-patch-up-holes-in-a-wall THEr7xj5jxqEMtz3XGzjeY Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:02:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:09:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked 6 interior stylists and designers about their favourite IKEA hacks – this is the one that kept coming up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/interior-stylists-favourite-ikea-hacks 6EoWNX5fZ7zNzxqb5dMVeL Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to make a wire wreath - adorn your home with this unique spin on a spring wreath ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-make-a-wire-wreath-for-spring bTwpWkp4t7fGtVdwb9cZ9j Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:15:00 +0000 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:59:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is painting your floors ever a good idea? It can be, but only as long as you follow these expert recommendations ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/is-painting-the-floor-a-good-idea MvyVogr4ZSzSdhTuLFE2mR Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fix creaking floorboards under carpet — banish that pesky squeaking without damaging your flooring ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-fix-creaking-floorboards-under-carpet DNR94AdKMCfWRWeRWwYYFS Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 IKEA BILLY bookcase hacks that are so clever you'd never believe they were once a flatpack ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/ikea-billy-bookcase-hacks q7soyuQPr6kZJ7JNCd3WJa Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:59:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to put up coving — add architectural interest and hide imperfections on your walls in 5 simple steps ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-put-up-coving sZrjwTbiJ6jza53nxwxGUC Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:10:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 reasons why your washing machine is leaking from underneath - and what you can do to fix it, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/why-is-my-washing-machine-leaking-from-underneath CVohgcqNy8BJScqqCWULTF Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How long does it take to tile a bathroom? You need to a lot more time than you’d think according to tiling experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-long-does-it-take-to-tile-a-bathroom kmf2Hkrwt5dH6qV8D6PKx9 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to upcycle your Christmas baubles – 5 ways to give your dated festive decorations a new look ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-upcycle-christmas-baubles LtrepFMqwSyovSKmLLLsrS Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dispose of paint - 3 easy steps to get rid of leftover paint safely ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-dispose-of-paint knKfn8HwaRYvE6GbhiMzyM Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Swapping screens for spanners – raising a new generation of DIY enthusiasts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/swapping-screens-for-spanners-raising-a-new-generation-of-diy-enthusiasts KXBmWmm45XGjsPUhiW7ybC Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:29:56 +0000 true <![CDATA[ How to make a mantle bow - tie up your festive mantlepiece styling with this on-trend idea ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-make-a-mantle-bow 9DWei5bhLGnPCdobd2NHgB Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:04:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to make your own Christmas garland – the easiest way to create a festive showstopper to adorn your mantel with ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-make-a-homemade-christmas-garland FnNHTMhQoWidhUHJNv78kG Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to remove wallpaper - expert-approved steps to prevent damage and ensure a smooth finish ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/how-to-remove-wallpaper MQCKW7ZW9ztSM62V2wMhB7 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:18:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you paint over caulk? 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