Part 1 of 3 – Preparation If you’re not too well-acquainted with DIY, laying a new floor can seem like an impossible task. But don’t give up yet! This three-part Floormaker guide will teach even total DIY novices how to lay laminate flooring by breaking the job up into small, manageable stages, and explaining them [...]
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How to Lay Laminate Flooring
February 22nd, 2013 
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Posted in Builders Merchants, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements 
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Comments OffTips for Being Energy Savvy in the Home
February 19th, 2013 admin With the cost of electric and gas rising faster than inflation, many of us are putting ourselves into debt to keep warm this winter or just simply going without. Energy regulator Ofgem has found that in the last three months, providers have trebled their profits, hitting us with an average yearly dual bill of [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Energy Saving, Home Improvements Tags: burning of fossil fuels, carbon footprint, cost of electric and gas rising faster than inflation, doors and window frames, Draught excluders, energy efficient, Energy Efficient Home, Energy regulator Ofgem, Energy saving bulbs, Energy Suppliers, energy-saving grant, free cavity wall and loft insulation, free solar panels, greenhouse gas emissions, halogen oven, increasing levels of carbon dioxide, switching off lights and appliances, thermostat, Tips for Being Energy Savvy in the Home, uSwitch.com, washing machine Comments OffGuide to Roof Damage and Repairs
November 6th, 2012 admin British winters can be harsh and very windy. During stormy weather, roof tiles can become cracked and loose, and an regular problem is slates falling off. It’s important that boken slates are fixed quickly and leaving it will only result in a hefty repair bill in the future. A damaged roof will eventually lead to [...]
Posted in Building Firms, DIY Tips, Health & Safety, Home Improvements Tags: badly maintained roof, Blog About DIY, broken roof, Broken tiles, builders, cracked slate, damaged roof, damp, dehumidifier, DIY blog, electrical appliances in the home, Emergency repairs, Emergency roof repairs, exterior damage, fix a broken roof, Guide to Fixing Roof Damage during Storms, household insurance, Insurance, insurance company, leaking roof, loose tiles, Myredlandroof, plastic sheets, property, roof repairs, roof tiles, roofer, roofers, roofing, roofing contractor, roofing contractor Glasgow, roofing contractors, roofing contractors in Glasgow, roofv, scaffolding, storm damage, tiles, UK, winter weathering Comments OffHow to rewire your home safely
October 24th, 2012 admin Every year British households are wasting millions of pounds on DIY mishaps and it is an expense that in the current economic climate, quite frankly is hard to justify. As a result: 14% wished later on that they had called a professional to do the task that they themselves had failed. Interestingly, the differences of [...]
Posted in Building Firms, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: bad workmanship, Blog About DIY, British households, cast iron switches, certificate for the work, circuits, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY emergencies, DIY mishaps, electrical rewiring, electrician, electricity, emergency situation, Every Home, failed DIY, faulty wiring, fuse box, health and safety, Home repair specialists, households, How to rewire your home safely, lights, London, national safety standard for electrical installations, overheating outlets, plugs, rewirable fuses, rewire, rewiring, sockets, sockets and lights, switches, wiring Comments OffEasy fixes for four common plumbing problems
October 6th, 2012 admin It’s at this time of the year that you should really be asking yourself a few questions about your home. Do I have adequate boiler cover? Is my home energy efficient enough and can I tackle any simple plumbing problems that may arise? With summer coming to an end and the cooler months coming up [...]
Posted in Builders Merchants, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: blocked loo, Blog About DIY, boiler cover, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blog UK, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, drain cleaner, Easy fixes for four common plumbing problems, energy efficient, Fixing a leaky tap, home diy, plumber, plumbing, plumbing problems, UK, Unclogging a sink, water mains Comments OffImprove your home with a conservatory
July 24th, 2012 admin A conservatory is the perfect solution for those wishing to improve their home. Experts have advised homeowners to consider opting for a conservatory to improve their living environment and to boost the overall appeal of their property. A conservatory is the quickest and easiest way to extend a home and the space provided by [...]
Posted in Building Firms, DIY Products, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: aluminium windows, Apropos Conservatories, bespoke conservatories, Blog About DIY, conservatory, conservatory brochure, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, fine quality conservatory, folding doors, garden rooms, glazed extensions, glazed links, glazed walkways, green houses, high quality conservatories, home improvements, improve your home, kitchen extensions, orangeries, patio doors, Philip Woods, pool houses, roof lights, sliding doors, UK, verandas Comments OffFind a Cutting Disc for Metal
June 14th, 2012 admin There are many different tasks which can be performed at home safely, even if at first they might seem rather intense, or potentially dangerous. Well, it needs to be noted that pretty much very example of DIY could be dangerous if you were not properly trained or protected before beginning said task, but as long [...]
Posted in Builders Merchants, Building Firms, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements, Tool Manufacturers Tags: abrasives, Blog About DIY, buy online, cutting discs, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY Tips, home decorating, home diy, metal discs, noble abrasives, Tools Comments OffRugby Star’s Tiling Challenge Goes Viral
May 14th, 2012 admin Former international rugby player Lewis Moody M.B.E was called upon to test Elastoplast’s new Extra Tough plaster and it proved a huge success! The ex-rugby captain and part-time DIY guru has become a viral hit after taking on a Vertical Tiling challenge. The 33-year-old has turned into a huge sensation on YouTube after being videoed [...]
Posted in Builders Merchants, Building Firms, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: bathroom, Blog About DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY product, DIY skills, Elastoplast, Elastoplast plaster, Extra Tough plaster, grout, kitchen, Lewis Moody, new, plaster, Rugby Star, tiling, UK, vertical tiling, Vertical Tiling Challenge, viral hit Comments OffCheap DIY tips to improve your home
May 4th, 2012 admin Add value to your property with affordable home DIY projects It’s a buyer’s market which means that selling a house can be really tough competition. With few buyers out there, you need to make your property as attractive as possible for a quick sale with attractive returns. The best news yet: your competitive edge may [...]
Posted in Builders Merchants, Building Firms, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Garden Centres, Home Improvements Tags: B&Q, back garden, bathroom, Blog About DIY, decking, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY Store, DIY Tips, doors, front door, garden design, hedges, home decorating ideas, home improvement, Homebase, interior design, lawns, lounge, painting, painting and decorating, paintwork, paving, redecorate, terrace, wallpaper, wallpapering Comments Off5 Unusual Stylish Shelving Ideas
April 13th, 2012 admin Shelving is probably the most useful of all storage solutions – it can hold pretty much anything you want it to, it can be put up almost anywhere in the house and it is also usually cheaper to buy (and easier to install) than any other form of storage such as wardrobes or drawer units. [...]
Posted in DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: Blog About DIY, boxes, custom shelving, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, extra space bedroom, floating wardrobe, metal shelving, shelf, shelves, shelving, shelving systems, slanted shelves, stacked tables, storage, stylish shelving 2 Comments »
