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How to Tile- An A-Z Guide
This guide will show you everything you need to know when tiling your floor, whether that be a bathroom, kitchen or any other room or space you may have around your home. The tools and [...]
How to Install a sliding shower enclosure
Shower enclosures come in a wide variety of styles and finishes. It can seem daunting at first, but once you know the process as well as the steps you need to take, it really is [...]
How to Cut the Bottom of a Door off in Preparation for Tiling
New floor tiles can be one of many factors that result in needing to trim a door to allow it to open and close freely. Correctly cutting down the door frame guarantees that the door [...]
How to Seal Around External Garage Door Frames
In this blog, I'm going to explain how to seal around external garage door frames. Around the sides of the garage door frame where it meets the brickwork, there are some small gaps that need [...]
How to Install a Thermostatic Mixer Shower
A thermostatic mixer shower is an essential part of any bathroom. They are safe, convenient and economical, while also protecting you and your family from the risk of scalding. A thermostatic mixer maintains a satisfying [...]
How to Install an Electric Towel Rail
How to Install an Electric Towel Rail As winter approaches, there’s no better feeling than getting out of a hot shower or bath and wrapping yourself up in a lovely warm towel. Now imagine that [...]
Creating An Aged Solid Hard-Wood Effect From New or Existing Soft-Wood
It’s no secret that a beautiful piece of solid wood timber is a great way to add an eye-catching element to many home fixtures. However, the cost of doing so is unfortunately one stumbling block [...]
How to Paint a Spindle Staircase
Of all the DIY painting jobs you may encounter in the home, a wooden spindle staircase might be one you dread as you consider both the time involved, as well as the technical requirements to [...]
How To Approach Painting a Room
In this blog We’re going to be covering everything you’ll need to know when approaching painting a room. Whether you're going to be painting a newly plastered wall or one that has been previously painted, [...]
How to Install a Floating Vanity Unit
Vanity Units come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. They offer a variety of styles and finishes suited to you and your budget, as well as the space in your bathroom you are [...]
How to Prepare, Seal and Paint Terracotta pots
Terracotta pots are one of the most popular types of containers for succulents around the everyday home and garden. Terracotta pots are famously inexpensive and their natural, earthy red colouring works great with practically any [...]
How to Check the Temperature in Your Thermostatic Mixer Shower
Millions of us all over the UK have thermostatic mixer showers installed in our homes, but have you ever turned your shower up to its maximum temperature and discovered that it wasn’t quite warm enough? [...]