Category: DIY
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Decking oil vs stain: Weigh up the differences
When it’s time to protect your timber decking, it’s typically a toss-up between decking oil vs stain. Which one will best suit your needs and achieve the finish you want? In reality, both do a good job, but there are some subtle differences that you need to know to help you make the right decision…
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Garden wall repairs: How to fix cracked mortar, crumbling render or damaged brick
If your garden wall is looking worse for wear, you can restore it to its best with smart, cost-effective DIY garden wall repairs. You can get rid of or replace old mortar, render or brick with a fresh new batch that will not only make it look good, but repel the elements and keep it…
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What is feather edge fencing? Pros reveal all
If you’re looking for new fencing, you could well be asking yourself, What is feather edge fencing? You’ve probably walked past it without realising what it is, but at the same time thinking, I’d like that fencing at home. It offers style, substance, durability, and privacy, making it a great option for your next garden…
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Wallpapering an alcove: Pro tips on how to do it
Wallpapering an alcove can dramatically transform a space. Make a bold statement with patterned wallpaper or introduce a complementary colour to create a cohesive flow that ties a room together. If you know the basics of how to wallpaper, you can quickly and relatively easily restyle a room. There’s just a little more you need…
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Make Your Art Feel New Again — Non Traditional Frames, Cool DIYs, And A Couple Quick Tricks
As people who love design, I think it’s pretty normal to want to switch things up every now and again. But making changes does not have to require buying new. Em has often said over the years that the easiest way to make your home feel fresh is to take different decor pieces from one…
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How to hide wallpaper seams to get a flawless finish
Knowing how to hide wallpaper seams means you won’t have to sit and stare at gaps spoiling the overall aesthetic of a room. Neatly hidden seams will ensure a smooth, seamless finish, giving your wallpaper and walls a neat, continuous flow. Keeping seams out of sight is all part of knowing how to wallpaper correctly.…
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Does a pergola attached to a house have special requirements?
You might think of a pergola as a freestanding garden feature, but one of the most popular trending pergola ideas of the moment is to attach the structure to one side of a house. Known by the outdoor lifestyle trade as ‘wall-mounted pergolas’, these structures bolt onto one wall of a building, extending out into…
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Can This Old Leather Sofa Be Brought Back To Life? We Tested Two Products To Find Out
Hello, friends! Gretch here. It’s been a while since I’ve taken you inside my apartment, and admittedly, you won’t see much of it in this post. But we’ve got a new friend in the mix, and just like me, she could probably benefit from a little cosmetic work! This little leather beauty here is what…
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How to repair a hole in a ceiling with a seamless finish
If you’ve drilled a spotlight hole in the wrong location, you‘ll need to follow this guide on how to repair a hole in a ceiling. Here we discuss how to quickly address ceiling holes that cannot be repaired with just a little bit of filler. Repairing old ceilings – and new ones – involves using…
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How to anchor a pergola and prevent it from sustaining wind damage
Anchoring a pergola is an important step to ensuring your garden structure doesn’t get damaged when high winds strike. Ensuring your pergola idea is appropriately fixed into the ground will help it last for many years – making it a stable place for plants to grow and memories to accumulate as well as being a…