Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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How to fix a door handle that is loose - a step-by-step guide
Tighten your door handle and get it back to full working order
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a doorbell - problems your doorbell might be facing and how to solve them
Get your doorbell ringing properly in no time with our easy-to-follow guide
By Katie Sims
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How to repair a door lock - a step-by-step guide to a fix a lock
Save your money and learn how to repair a door lock yourself
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a cracked bath yourself for a professional finish
Repair a cracked bath in ten easy steps
By Emily Batesmith
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How to repair a chip in a bath - give your bathtub a new lease of life
Give your damaged bathtub a new lease of life
By Emily Batesmith
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How to repair bath enamel - step-by-step to give a bathtub a fresh new look
Repairing bath enamel is a great way to give your bathtub a fresh new look
By Emily Batesmith
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How to fix a squeaky door - your guide to keeping your doors quiet
Banish the squeaks and relax in peace with our expert advice
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a door jamb - repair your door jamb so it's good as new
Problems with your door jamb? Fix it yourself with our step-by-step guide
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a door that sticks - repair your door to full working order
The easiest ways to fix a sticking door so that it can open and close freely again
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a leaky showerhead - a step by step guide
Want to know how to resolve a dripping shower? Repair a shower head in these five simple steps
By Sophie Vening
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How to make a statement marbled vase in minutes with DIY expert Zeena Shah
Turn an empty jam jar or glass soda bottle into a colourful and chic statement vase in a matter of minutes
By Rebecca Knight
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The budget DIY wreath trending for Christmas – here's how to make your own
Easy to make and cost-effective, what's not to love about this mighty pom pom decoration
By Tamara Kelly
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How to fix squeaky floorboards – repair creaky floors and block draughts
Silence those squeaky floorboards for good with our expert advice
By Amy Cutmore
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How to fix a toilet handle – and keep your loo in working order
Everything you need to know about fixing a standard toilet handle so you can flush in peace
By Vanessa Richmond
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11 home essential tools - the kit no home should be without
What should your home tool kit have in it? Find out the essential tools you need to have to hand
By Jennifer Morgan
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IKEA bed hacks - 12 easy ways to give a basic bed a bespoke upgrade
Give a regular Ikea bed the bespoke treatment with these clever hacks that will make it a unique one-off
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to change a tap easily and give your sink a fresh new look
Sick of the drip, drip, drip? Here's how to replace your old tap with a shiny new mixer
By Amy Cutmore
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How to change a toilet seat – and upgrade your loo in a few minutes
Changing a toilet seat is one of the easier jobs in the bathroom for a quick fix
By Vanessa Richmond
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How to fix a toilet flush - how to repair a slow flushing toilet yourself
Want to know how to fix a toilet flush? Repair a toilet that won’t flush quickly and efficiently in seven simple steps
By Sophie Vening
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Where is my stopcock? How to easily locate your stop tap
All the places your stopcock might be hiding and what to do if not
By Katie Sims
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Dom Wood from Dick & Dom now has a popular DIY TikTok channel
The TV presenter has been documenting his renovation projects and sharing DIY advice to the delight of fans
By Millie Hurst
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How to fix a dripping tap - easy steps to rid yourself of this leaky annoyance
Stop the drip drip drip and get your tap back to tip-top condition
By Katie Sims
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How to fix water pressure - increase your shower's power with these simple steps
Low water pressure is far from ideal - here's how to fix it
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a running toilet yourself without having to call in a plumber
Got a toilet that constantly runs even when it's not being used? Follow our expert advice to fix it properly
By Sophie Vening
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Can you paint laminate floors? Experts reveal everything you need to know
Whether you've inherited laminate floors or looking for a quick update, read this before you pick up a paintbrush
By Amy Hunt
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DIY coffee table ideas - budget-friendly ways to create a living room centrepiece
Save a fortune on a new coffee table with these clever cost-saving tricks
By Jacky Parker
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How to paint kitchen tiles - revamp splashbacks without spending a fortune
Looking for ways to spruce up tired tiles? Painting kitchen splashbacks is quick, easy and affordable.
By Lisa Fazzani