Category: DIY
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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…
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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…