Diy
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I avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this rustic alternative insteadSkirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different
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I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happenA professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100
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I fixed my leaking toilet for £9 and in less that 15 minutesThese are the four steps I followed to fix my leaking loo
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This is how I fixed chewed skirting boards for £5 in under 30 minutesIt was easier than I thought it would be too
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I’ve stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekendMy home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — this is the plan
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My flaky front door was letting the whole house downThese are the 5 steps I took to smarten it up with a pop of colour
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I gave my tired cloakroom a DIY makeoverHere’s how I transformed the space in 3 days and for just £150
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5 different DIY methods for getting rid of marks and scuffs on my wallsThese are the ones that actually worked
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6 areas of my home that are looking tired and shabby way too quicklyHere’s how I plan on giving them a DIY seasonal facelift
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5 things that made painting my home so much easierThey minimise clean-up time and will help make quick work of cutting in
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I limewashed my walls for the first time, and now I'm hooked – here’s 5 things I learnt from the processIt wasn’t as easy as regular painting, but I’m absolutely smitten
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This is how to paint IKEA furniture like a pro – experts reveal all the tools, techniques and processes essential to making your DIY project a successIt's all you need to transform your flatpack furniture beyond recognition with little more than paint
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I wish I’d known this one thing before painting my walls – it would have stopped dark borders ruining my room renovationLearn from my mistake by following this expert advice on how to avoid it
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Upcycling furniture? Here are 5 things I wish I knew firstCountless upcycling projects (and plenty of mistakes) later, here's what I wish I knew before my first project
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This DIY panelling mistakes could cost you £2,000If you're considering installing DIY panelling, make sure you don't make this common mistake
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Dulux wants your leftover paint – its paint redistribution service is the easiest way to donate unfinished tins to a good causeGet rid of old tins collecting dust and take part in a great cause at the same time – it's a win-win!
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What is your biggest DIY mistake? Share your best disaster storiesWe want to hear about your biggest DIY blunders in the comments
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I'll never paint a room without it – this genius tool doubles as a paint tin opener and brush, and makes decorating so much easierThis is now one of my painting essentials
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Is using the washing machine the easiest way to clean paint rollers? Experts debunk this viral hackThink twice before using this cleaning method
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The £5 fix to stop your fence panels from rattling – DIY experts say it'll fix the problem for goodYou'll never have to put up with this irritating problem ever again
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7 IKEA PAX hacks that transform the flatpack staple into bespoke and statement wardrobesNot sure what to do with your flatpack wardrobes? These are the best ways to elevate them for a stylish look
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The one tool all experts agree every DIYer needs to own – whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginnerSo best to make sure it’s in your tool box…
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DIY experts warn against attempting these 5 projects on your own this bank holiday weekend – and recommend focusing on quick, easy jobs insteadThe long holiday is the perfect time to get some DIY done – but choose your projects wisely
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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 yearDo you feel like doing some simple home improvement this long weekend? These small DIY tasks only take a couple days to complete
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Easy DIY projects – 30 ways to give your home a quick update over the weekend that anyone can doUpgrade your home with these 30 beginner-friendly updates that you don’t need lots of time, skills or tools for to pull them off
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5 IKEA BESTA hacks that will transform your basic storage cabinets into stylish pieces with a high-end lookNot sure what to do with your BESTA storage cabinets? These hacks will give you plenty of inspiration to work with
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How to fix a leaky gutter – expert advice on what you'll need to get your gutters working properly again7 steps to stop water dripping from your gutters
