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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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DIY Christmas tree ideas that look as good as the real thing - it's time to think outside the festive boxWhether 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 decorPut 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 hacksThese 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 ChristmasNo 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 £5Homemade Christmas decorations just got a facelift
By Holly Cockburn
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Stacey Solomon has taken the maximalist approach to an extreme with her Christmas front door displayMaybe 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 kitchenIt’s perfect for a DIY project or if you’re in a pinch
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral DIY door garland hack is sweeping the internet as the best new way to decorate for Christmas – it only costs £15It's now back in stock and in the Black Friday sale
By Holly Cockburn
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A savvy DIYer just demonstrated how to replicate Anthropologie’s £68 bauble set for £20This 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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Decoupage is making a comeback – the simple way to give old homeware a bespoke lookGet 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 limitsDo 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 insteadCombat 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 furnitureThe 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 ownIt’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 lightingMake 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 winterRising damp can have disastrous consequences, so it’s best to spot the signs early
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘It’s the ultimate party piece’ - This £12 IKEA table has been given a glitzy disco ball transformationThis hack brings our favourite festive trend to the table
By Lauren Bradbury
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Stacey Solomon's DIY enchanted cloud ceiling looks straight out of the Great Hall of HogwartsWe solemnly swear that Stacey is up to no good at Pickle Cottage
By Jullia Joson
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This IKEA light has been transformed into a stunning disco ball – and it's simply geniusIt'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 £10Sustainable 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 disasterThe 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 geniusPainfully 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 homeIs 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 winterSeal 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 downFind out how to clean your heating system with our easy-to-follow guide
By Sophie Vening
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'No forking way!' – this genius hack might have just solved our biggest problem with hanging art on a wallWe only wish we'd known about this sooner
By Jullia Joson
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Lighting experts reveal you can cut LED strips – but you must follow these rulesDid you know these do's and dont's of cutting LED strips?
By Jullia Joson


