I recently researched and tested the best bathroom paint in the UK while creating our comprehensive paint guide. Ultimately, I narrowed it down to two products — Dulux’s Easycare and Johnstone’s Bathroom. I rated each product on its colour range, durability, ability to repel moisture and how simple they’re to clean. Read on to find […]
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There are two types of uPVC door handles — Type A and Type B. To identify each type, you must know the screw positions and distance between each screw centre (measurement B). It’s also essential to know measurements A and C when buying uPVC door handles. This guide explains all three measurements, helping you purchase
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Whether you’re renovating your home or looking to flip an investment property, this guide lists the top UK home improvements that add value, plus some that don’t. We also share tips on maximising your profit and making your money go further. Prepare to be surprised by what does and doesn’t make our list for …
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A review of the top 5 paint sprayers in the UK, along with pro tips on what to look for when buying a paint sprayer
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After many hours of scoring & snapping our way through the best manual tile cutters, the VonHaus 600mm is our overall winner in . We like it so much that we used it during our recent tiling project. We especially like its versatility, construction, portability and price. However, there are better options for cutting large
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Are you baffled by all the different types of paint and their many finishes? This comprehensive guide demystifies paint so you can confidently pick the best finish for your next decorating project. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, from choosing the perfect palette to which primer and finish to use. Choosing Your
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Artex is a water-based covering used to decorate ceilings with a textured finish. It had its heydays in the 1970s when the spiky or swirling effects it produced were considered high fashion. However, an artex ceiling looks outdated in today’s IKEA generation and is a pain to repair and clean If it’s time to bid
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Dry lining a stud partition wall is a project any DIYer can do. All you need is the right tools, materials, instructions and these dry lining tips. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through the dry lining process, from selecting the best plasterboard to taping and jointing. Note: If you’re dry lining brick walls,
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Plasterboarding a brick wall is a job any DIYer can do, and when done right, it produces a nice smooth finish that you can decorate immediately. There are three ways to fix plasterboard to a brick wall: I’ll show you how to do #1 in this easy-to-follow DIY guide. Don’t fancy doing this job yourself?
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Covering your ceiling with plasterboard (aka dry lining) is a simple way to hide imperfections and avoid the health risks of scraping off asbestos-filled artex. Fixing plasterboard to your ceiling is a big job but still well within reach of an average DIYer. In this guide, I’ll show you how to plasterboard a ceiling step-by-step.
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Does your plastering look worn out, or does fresh paint chip, crack, or bubble? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, it’s time you re-plastered your room. As I learned from bitter experience, wet plastering (as opposed to dry-lining) is a challenging skill that takes years to perfect, so I highly recommend
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Redecorating sometimes involves painting over fresh plaster, which has some key differences from painting over old plaster. In this guide, I’ll explain these differences and how to deal with them. But before we get into the step-by-step process, below are three questions DIYers often ask when painting new plaster: In the following sections, I’ll tackle
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When painting a room, do you get more paint on the floor instead of the walls? If so, protect yourself from splatters, spills, dripping, staining and other messy disasters by following these 27 pro tips. Planning Tips Being a project manager, I like this part of the process (geeky, I know), but sadly it’s a
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When faced with a tired and dingy kitchen, our first instinct is to rip it all out and start again. However, if your cabinets are structurally sound, simply painting them can transform your kitchen without the cost and pain of a major refurbishment. So to save you time, money, and stress, I will walk you
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