Tag: DIY
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Skip DIY Disasters—Call Pros Who Get It Right First Time
There’s a certain satisfaction in rolling up your sleeves and taking on a home improvement project yourself. The sense of control, the potential cost savings, and the pride in a job completed with two hands can be incredibly appealing. However, that satisfaction can quickly disappear when your DIY project becomes a full-blown disaster. What began…
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DIY Projects to Boost Your Home’s Value
For homeowners wanting to improve the look and real value of their properties without spending a dime, DIY-ing is a wonderful strategy. Sure, big renovations sometimes need the call of the professionals, but smaller projects can really pay off; and its beauty and utility can be improved in your own home. By investing time and…
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Experts reveal what is the fastest way to remove algae from decking — including cost-effective DIY solutions
Discovering what is the fastest way to remove algae from decking means saying goodbye to slimy, slippery surfaces and saying hello to a crisp, clean deck that not only looks good but is also safe to walk on. No one wants to see their beautifully built garden decking ideas spoiled by algae, or even lichen…
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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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The Link Up: Em’s New Everyday Necklace, Mal’s Affordable DIY Art Ideas, And Easiest Self Tanner Maybe Ever
Happy Sunday Everyone. Emily came to LA this week for a fun shoot that we can’t wait to show you! We also got to have a little team time, though we missed our wonderful Caitlin, who is on the East Coast. Guess we’ll just have to plan another hang where the whole gang is back…
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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 tap is a DIY skill you need to know. Here an expert tells you how
There’s nothing more annoying than a dripping tap, limescale stained chrome or just a plain ugly one that doesn’t match your kitchen design aesthetic. Replacing a kitchen tap is the simple solution and there’s hundreds to choose from to make sure that you get what you want. Whether you’re simply replacing a single tap 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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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…
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How I Made No-Sew Cafe Curtains For My Kitchen
While I have done many DIY projects in my life, I don’t know if I would consider myself an “expert”:) I’m not without skill but I’m also not a DIY influencer (plus, the wonderful Marlee and Gretchen are incredible DIYers and are always here to help me!). Those designers are so freaking talented. So believe…