I’ve written this handy guide on how to paint a door to ensure your home’s interior and exterior doors are as functional as they’re beautiful. In this guide, we’ll explore the following: You’ll also find answers on how to properly prepare a door for painting, what to do with door furniture such as hinges and […]
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Fitting a new carpet is something best left to professionals, but what does the job entail and how much should carpet fitting cost in the UK? We’ve compiled this guide to answer these questions, looking into price ranges for carpets, how long a job should take and helpful tips to make the job go smoothly.
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Buying an old property that has fallen into disrepair can be a great way to snag a bargain in today’s hot property market. However, neglected properties often suffer from wet or dry rot, which can make properties uninhabitable. This guide will show you how to treat wet rot and dry rot without hiring a professional.
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While the bare brick look is trendy, many still prefer a smooth wall. One way to achieve this is by attaching plasterboard over masonry walls and using wood battens to provide support. This guide shows you how to batten a wall with vertical and horizontal wood battens, ensuring a stable framework to attach plasterboard. Pro
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You approach your roof timber, floorboard or beautiful solid wood furniture. You look closely, and there it is. Tiny little holes bored into the surface, the dreaded woodworm signs! Thankfully, I’m here to show you how to treat woodworm and prevent it from returning with a vengeance! In a Hurry? Find top-rated Woodworm Specialists in
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Choosing the best plasterboard fixing is tricky, and picking the wrong one can mean disaster for your favourite painting or mirror. In this guide, we’ve spent hours narrowing down a huge selection of plasterboard fixings to seven essential types. These seven types cover any fixing job you’re likely to undertake. The 7 Best Plasterboard Fixings
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This short but comprehensive guide explores the different types of screws, including their size and head type. You will also learn the difference between metric and imperial screw sizes. By the end of this guide, you can decide which screw you need for the job you’re tackling. Types of Screws in the UK Screws are
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MDF, short for ‘medium density fibreboard’, is a cheaper alternative to wood. MDF is made of wood fibres combined with resin to form a fibreboard. The surface of MDF is smooth, but the edges are rough when cut. It’s not difficult to paint MDF, but you must sand between each stage to keep the edges
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