Category: DIY
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7 tiling mistakes and how to avoid them
Any tiler will tell you: the best time to fix a tiling mistake is before it happens. Correcting errors with tiling becomes very difficult once the tiles have adhered, often requiring the removal and breakage of tiles and adhesive. To reduce the risk of costly setbacks when implementing your kitchen, hallway or bathroom tiling ideas,…
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How to cut a hole in wood and which tools to use
Knowing how to cut a clean, precise hole in wood is a skill every DIYer should have in their toolkit. Whether you’re constructing a stud wall, fitting shelves, or threading cables through cabinets, many DIY projects require creating holes of the correct size. To ensure success, you’ll need to invest in the right tools and…
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Gretchen’s DIY Holiday Decorations And Other Festive Craft Ideas
On a scale of 1-10, I love decorating for the Christmas/holiday season about a 7–generally enthusiastic about the idea of adding a fresh hit of festive decor to my home for a special few months, but often discouraged by the price tag or appearance of in-store offerings (you will simply NEVER catch me with a…
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Gretchen’s DIY Holiday Decorations And Other Festive Craft Ideas
On a scale of 1-10, I love decorating for the Christmas/holiday season about a 7–generally enthusiastic about the idea of adding a fresh hit of festive decor to my home for a special few months, but often discouraged by the price tag or appearance of in-store offerings (you will simply NEVER catch me with a…
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Lidl is selling power tools, but are they less on Amazon?
When Arnold Schwarzenegger first started demonstrating Lidl’s power tools a while back, you couldn’t help but notice. And Lidl’s reputation for offering quality at low prices made this partnership a hard-to-ignore combination. The Terminator actor certainly packed a punch armed with his Lidl chainsaw, cutting muscles into a wooden sculpture of himself in their advert,…
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Masking tape vs painter’s tape: Which to use for your DIY jobs
Deciding which tape to use for a task can be a sticking point for DIYers. From precise painting to light repairs, there are lots of projects that will benefit from a well-suited tape. “When it comes to achieving clean edges and protecting surfaces while decorating, choosing the right tape makes all the difference,” says Nick…
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Henry HVR160 review: sturdy, reliable and ideal for DIYers
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. In this Henry HVR160 review I share my experience of using it for more than five years, to…
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Henry HVR160 review: sturdy, reliable and ideal for DIYers
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. In this Henry HVR160 review I share my experience of using it for more than five years, to…
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Black & Decker MultiEvo Multi Tool review
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. Why do I need a multi-use power tool? This is exactly what I was thinking when the Black…
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Lighted Tree Canvas Art | Centsational Style
Nostalgia is always at its height this time of year. Did you ever play with toy Lite Brites as a kid? I remember my cousin had a set we would play with. And those retro light up ceramic trees have made a comeback as well, I’m seeing them everywhere. This lighted holiday tree canvas art…