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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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Swapping screens for spanners – raising a new generation of DIY enthusiastsDeveloping a new tradition of DIY skill sharing, with HIPPO
By Sponsored
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How to make a mantle bow - tie up your festive mantlepiece styling with this on-trend ideaThis twist on a traditional garland will have plenty of admirers
By Andrea Childs
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How to make your own Christmas garland – the easiest way to create a festive showstopper to adorn your mantel withThe expert-recommended, step-by-step guide to making your own Christmas garland
By Sara Hesikova
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How to remove wallpaper - expert-approved steps to prevent damage and ensure a smooth finishOut with the old, in with the new
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can you paint over caulk? It’s tricky but not impossible if you follow these 4 expert-approved stepsPainting caulk may seem like an easy task, but it requires some special attention
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to make a space-saving Christmas tree – the step-by-step guide to DIY-ing your own wall treeLacking space and budget? Try your hand at this affordable, small space-friendly Christmas tree design
By Stephanie Durrant
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Why November is the best time of year to paint your home - experts say it’s all to do with the temperatureDon't hesitate to give your home a refresh this month
By Kezia Reynolds
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3D stencilling is trending on TikTok and Instagram – this is how to recreate the hottest DIY trend of the moment in your homeThis is how content creators give their walls a sculptural look on a budget
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral hack turned an £8 vase from B&M into a dupe for a £485 designer side table - here’s how you can do it tooGet your toolkit and paints out - it's time to create your own designer dupe
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to dry flowers for natural colour all year long – plus how to do it quickly for a last-minute giftPreserve the beauty of summer throughout the dark winter months
By Holly Reaney
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How to make soy candles – the perfect easy autumn DIY craftFor an eco-friendly and affordable way to brighten up dark winter days
By Holly Reaney
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Can you put lino over tiles? You can, but experts urge you to proceed with caution if you want a flawless finishIt’s not a simple answer
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 creative ways to reuse egg boxes around the home - put this commonly discarded item to good useKeep hold of the next empty egg carton and put it to good use
By Katie Sims
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TikTok is bathing their pumpkins in vinegar - you should too if you want to keep them fresh this HalloweenThis hack is perfect for keeping your halloween pumpkins in top spooky conditions
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a paint roller - remove water and oil-based paints with this expert guideCleaning a paint roller can be tricky... but it doesn't have to be
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to bleed a radiator - the simple task to do now to make your heating run more efficiently this winterKeep your house warm and your energy bills down this winter by bleeding your radiators
By Tamara Kelly
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This foam panelling TikTok hack is the easiest way to panel your home - but is it a good idea?Easy doesn't always mean better...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Why is my paint bubbling while painting? Explains explain this bizarre phenomenon and how to fix itIt’s a common paint problem, but it could be a sign of something more sinister
By Lauren Bradbury
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Benjamin Moore is giving renters a free tin of white paint with their purchase so you can easily reset your walls when moving outBut be quick – the paint brand’s renter-friendly initiative is running only throughout the month of August!
By Sara Hesikova
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Painting over new plaster - How to do it and how long you have to wait before getting the paintbrushes out, according to expertsNo, you can’t paint straight onto new plaster…
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can you paint pebbledash? Yes, but only if you follow these expert-approved tipsPainting pebbledash is tricky, but you can still paint it if you know how
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to build a fire pit – everything you need to know to ace this garden DIY, according to expertsAn expert guide to building a homemade fire pit to stay warm during those chilly summer nights
By Jullia Joson
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How to fit blackout blinds – Expert advice on how to measure and install them in a bedroom or living roomDIY your way to a darker room and better night's sleep
By Vanessa Richmond
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How to wrap kitchen cabinets - the easy inexpensive way to transform drawers and doors in under 24 hoursLearn how to wrap kitchen cabinets for a cost-friendly colour change to make the hub of your home look brand new
By Rachel Homer
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Do floor tile stickers work? Experts reveal if this renter-friendly solution for the kitchen and bathroom is worth the investmentAre they really a genius budget-friendly flooring option?
By Sara Hesikova
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How to paint a stairwell - expert tips on how to decorate this tricky space safelyGive the smallest yet probably tallest area of your home a smooth finish with these professional tips
By Rachel Homer
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How to shorten curtains yourself – even if you don't have a sewing machineExperts explains how to shorten curtains using a sewing machine or the no-sew method with hemming tape
By Amy Hodge


