Whether you’re renovating a property or looking to flip one before putting it on the market, this guide has everything you need to know about home improvements that add value. We’ll take you through 31 ways to increase your property value, with tips on maximising your profit and making your money go further. We’ll also …
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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
To help you avoid the pitfalls of purchasing a manual tile cutter, we’ve reviewed the best models on the UK market. We’ll also discuss the must-have features in our comprehensive manual tile cutter buying guide. Read on to find out which model wins our award for the ‘Best Manual Tile Cutter in the UK‘. Best …
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Have you ever found yourself entirely baffled by all the different types of paint and their many finishes? This comprehensive guide demystifies paint so you can confidently choose the right paint for your project. We’ll take you through everything you need to know, from choosing the perfect palette to which type of paint and finish …
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Everyone deserves a decent, safe, warm and comfortable place to live. Even if you specialise in social housing, like a good landlord, you should provide a home where you would feel comfortable. This guide aims to help landlords with their property refurbishment projects so that good tenants never want to leave. Getting a distressed property …
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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 produces were considered high fashion. However, in today’s IKEA generation, an artex ceiling looks very dated and is a pain to repair and clean. If it’s time to …
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Dry lining stud partition walls is a project any homeowner can take on; you just need to have the right tools, materials, and dry lining tips. This guide will walk you through the whole process of dry lining, from selecting the right plasterboard to taping and jointing. Note: If you’re dry lining brick walls, please …
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Plasterboarding a brick wall, which, if done correctly, produces a nice smooth finish that you can decorate immediately. There are two main ways to fix plasterboard to your wall: Stick directly onto walls with adhesive. Nail/screw to a timber/steel frame attached to the walls. In this post, I’ll cover #1. Don’t fancy doing this job …
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Do you want to remove your dated artex or repair a damaged ceiling? If so, you should consider covering your ceiling with a new layer of plasterboard using this guide on how to plasterboard a ceiling. The process of covering your ceiling or walls with plasterboard is known as dry lining. Dry lining is probably …
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Does your plastering look worn out, or does fresh paint never seem to last long? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, maybe it’s time you re-plastered your room. Unless you have experience with wet plastering, I recommend you hire a professional. Wet plastering (as opposed to dry-lining) is a real skill, …
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Transforming your home decor often involves painting new plaster, which has some key differences from painting old plaster. Fortunately, producing a nice smooth finish in the colour you love is a relatively simple and cost-effective way of giving your home a stunning new look. Before you get started, though, there are three common questions that …
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Do you manage to get more paint on the floor instead of the walls when you’re painting a room? If so, protect from splatters, spills, dripping, staining and other messy disasters by following these 27 top tips. Painting a Room – Planning Tips Being a project manager, I like this part of the process (geeky, …
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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. This guide will teach you how to paint kitchen cabinets through our …
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