Category: DIY
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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…
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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…
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Thinking about replacing a shower screen? How to do it yourself
Replacing a shower screen means you can say goodbye to your old water stained, out-of-date and leaky screen. A new shower screen can have a practical and stylistic impact on your bathroom. It may be part of your new bathroom design ideas, and at the same time be a smart cost-effective solution. Replacing a shower…
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How to fix a toilet that won’t flush with this expert guide
When your toilet stops flushing you’ll be happy that you know how to fix a toilet that won’t flush. And that’s what you will find in this DIY guide – the know-how to get your toilet back in working order as quickly as possible. And save yourself the cost of calling out a professional. Whatever…
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Replacing kitchen worktops to refresh your cooking space
If you’re aiming to spruce up your kitchen at a reasonable cost and without great upheaval, then replacing your kitchen worktops would be a smart option to explore. Most kitchen worktops remain in good condition for at least a decade after installation, but their longevity varies depending on material, quality and usage. Some styles of…
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How to install a bathtub: An expert guide for DIYers
Knowing how to install a bathtub is a skill that most DIYers should be able to handle. Especially if it’s a straightforward replacement that doesn’t need any new pipework to work. You’ll need to secure the bath, reconnect the pipework and seal up the bath. But, if you’re relocating the bath when renovating a bathroom…
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How to replace a bath panel for a smart new look
If you want to know how to replace a bath panel you’ve come to the right place. It’s a task that a DIYer can take on without worrying too much about what can go wrong. And, in this guide you’ll find expert advice to guide you along the way. You’ll need a few basic tools…
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7 steps to a successful DIY bathroom sink installation
If you’re considering replacing your bathroom sink, once you’ve chosen the type of sink you want, bathroom sink installation will enhance the function and form of a space, but only if done correctly. A poorly installed bathroom sink will look shoddy and more than likely leak, leading to more unwanted issues. A confident DIYer who’s…