A tenon saw is your new best friend if you want to make straight cuts in wood. It makes crosscuts and rips and allows you to make deeper cuts for precise mortise and tenon joints. This DIY guide explains how to use a tenon saw and offers pro-level tips for the best results. Tools and …
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Using an angle grinder to cut tile can seem daunting, especially if you’ve never used one. Trust me; I learned quickly that angle grinders are excellent and versatile tools, but only if you know what you’re doing. I spent hours cutting tiles in too many renovations to mention, so I thought it would be helpful …
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Lap joints are commonly used in metalwork, woodworking, and plastic piping. It’s one of the most accessible joints to create, which I found to my advantage during my house renovation. However, is it the be-all and end-all for your upcoming project? I decided to focus on lap joint advantages and disadvantages to give you the …
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Lifting laminate flooring is easier if you remove the skirting boards, but sometimes that’s not an option. I found this out to my cost when renovating a Victorian house. The skirting was old, rare, and nailed every six inches! Instead of trashing the skirting, I opted to take a different route to remove the laminate …
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Modern houses use tongue and groove chipboard flooring instead of traditional wooden boards. While it’s quick and convenient, it poses challenges when lifting the flooring for repair and replacement. Experience tells me that lifting the flooring without breaking it is tricky because some are nailed down while others are screwed. In this DIY guide, I’ll …
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Double-glazed doors improve your home’s energy efficiency because they trap heat and seal out cold. However, your doors are only as good as their hinges, and it can be difficult to understand the different types of uPVC door hinges. I spent plenty of time researching uPVC door hinges when I fitted my first set of …
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Choosing an undercoat colour may not seem important because it stays hidden beneath the topcoat. So, why does the colour matter? Experience tells me that certain paints deal with UV light better than others. And deciding what colour undercoat to use will determine how fast the pigment fades. Join me as we look at the …
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Knowing how to dispose of wallpaper paste is crucial for cleaning up after a wallpapering project. Can you throw it in the trash, or do you need a specialist disposal site that handles toxic waste? Every DIY project creates a mess (especially the ones I do), which must be disposed of somewhere. This guide shows …
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How thick should tile adhesive be? It’s a great question, given that applying tile adhesive is mostly guesswork. Too little, the tile will fall off the wall; too much, and the tile surface will be uneven. In my experience, to understand tile adhesive thickness, we must get to grips with the trowel you’re using. After …
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Emulsion paint drying patchy is a real headache for decorators and DIY enthusiasts. And often, the bad news only becomes apparent after two coats of primer and three coats of emulsion – what a waste of all your hard work! Save yourself this headache by following my trusty step-by-step technique for preventing emulsion paint from …
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Your conservatory is a warm and inviting space to relax in the summer. But is your conservatory as welcoming in the dead of winter? Conservatories are notoriously leaky when it comes to heat retention. Don’t panic; there’s a solution! Let’s explore your options and answer the question, “how much does conservatory insulation cost in ?” …
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Your wallpapering project could be a two or three-day job. So, mixing up another batch can be inconvenient and costly if your paste dries up. In this article, I use my years of experience to answer the question, “how long does wallpaper paste last?” I also offer some tried and tested storage tips to extend …
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