Category: DIY
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Installing a kitchen island: 5 steps from planning to finishing
Installing a kitchen island is a milestone for many homeowners – the final flourish that creates a luxurious and livable kitchen. These desirable kitchen features have been used since at least as early as the 1800s, when European households would often position a worktable in front of a hearth or stove. Today, kitchen islands are…
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How to repair decking to keep it looking good
Decking has to withstand the relentless onslaught of the weather and daily footfall. So, it’s inevitable that it will need some love and attention during its lifetime, and knowing how to repair decking is essential to its longevity. If your garden decking ideas are made from timber, they will be susceptible to moisture, and if…
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Can you lay decking straight on concrete? When you shouldn’t and when you can
Can you lay decking straight onto concrete? This is a question you should ask yourself if you have a patch of concrete where you want a new deck. It might seem like the perfect base to lay a new deck, but if you jump straight in and start laying decking directly on top you could…
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Learn how to re-enamel a bath with this DIY guide
If you’ve got a beautiful bath that’s not looking its best, knowing how to re-enamel a bath can bring it back to its best. Any annoying scratches or ugly chips can disappear under a new layer of enamel and bring back the lustre and shine. With a new coat of colour a restored bath can…
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How to get Rawl plugs out of a wall without causing any damage
You can fill the holes left by shelves, wall cabinets and brackets but to get the best finish you need to know how to get Rawl plugs out of a wall. They can leave a raised surface that can be hard to hide and it will take more time and effort than simply removing and…
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Learn how to build pantry shelves in this DIY guide
If you need extra storage in your kitchen, a pantry is perfect for getting organised. To make it happen you’ll need to know how to build pantry shelves. This is a project that most DIYer’s should be able to tackle. Just make sure you get your measurements right and the rest will fall into place.…
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Replacing a kitchen sink: A how-to guide
If your old kitchen sink is looking tired and worn, or you want to add a new contemporary aesthetic to your kitchen, replacing a kitchen sink is the obvious way to make it happen. You can go from old to new in no time at all with the help of this guide. When updating or…
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Fitting a kitchen sink waste? Follow our DIY step-by-step guide
Fitting a kitchen sink waste is essential, it’s a key part of your kitchen plumbing and something you need to think about when designing a kitchen. Get it wrong and you’ll have water slowly but surely creeping into your kitchen cabinets and under your kitchen floor. Any food blocked in the pipe could also potentially…
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How to join kitchen worktops to refresh your cooking space
So, you’ve chosen your ideal worktop material and you’re ready to refresh your kitchen with new worktops. Now’s the time to join your worktop sections and fix them securely in-place. Joining kitchen worktops is beyond the average DIYer’s capabilities (and toolkit) – but it’s possible to do at least some of the work yourself. We…
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Replacing a kitchen extractor fan: A how-to DIY guide
We put our kitchen extractor fans through a lot. Or rather, we put a lot through them. Years of fan-powered fume extraction or purification wears out these appliances. As a result, kitchen extractors often need to be replaced within around 7-10 years. There’s plenty to consider when replacing a kitchen extractor fan. You need to…