Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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Experts reveal common mistake to avoid with anti-condensation paint
Anti-mould and condensation paint is one good solution if you're battling damp, if you avoid this common error
By Millie Hurst
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How to decorate a front door for Christmas - a step-by-step guide
Impress your guests with a stunning asymmetric door wreath this Christmas
By Katie Sims
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How to make an advent calendar - create a stunning DIY calendar step by step
Make December extra special this year with a beautiful handmade advent calendar
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a hole in a door – a step-by-step guide to restoring damaged doors
Discover how to fix a hole in a door like a pro, whether it’s solid or hollow
By Linda Clayton
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How to fix glass sliding doors in seven simple steps
Repair your faulty door and get it sliding properly again with our easy to follow guide
By Katie Sims
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Get the limewash wall look for under £10 with this clever TikTok DIY hack
Because you don't have to break the bank to change up the look of your walls
By Jullia Joson
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How to fix sliding wardrobe doors and get them operating smoothly again
Problems with your sliding wardrobe doors? Fix them yourself with our handy guide
By Katie Sims
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How to paint a banister - 5 steps to help you paint like a pro
Learn how to paint a banister to give it a fresh, new look with our step-by-step guide
By Jullia Joson
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How to fix a slow-draining bathtub – for stress-free soaks
A step by step guide to smoothly draining tubs
By Vanessa Richmond
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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


