Expert Advice

A range of advice and tips for home improvement projects

Tips For Removing Your Old Kitchen

If you’re prepared to take on the removal part of the new kitchen job yourself, giving ...

Kitchen Design Jargon, Terms & Definitions

if you don’t know your pelmet from your plinth then this simple guide should help ...

Small Cloakroom Idea - Creating the Perfect Tiny Space Cloakroom

Modern design and clever selection of products can allow you to squeeze a toilet and sink in even the ...

Roof Replacement: What You Need To Know

If you’ve gone through years of patching your roof and shelling out for repairs, there ...

Different Types of Roof Tiles

If you’re thinking about replacing your roof, you may have the freedom to go for a ...

Does A Flat Roof Deserve Its Bad Reputation

Everyone knows someone who has a horror story about expensive damage causes by leaks on a flat roof, ...

5 Signs Of A Bad Roofing Job

Most tradesmen in the roofing business are trustworthy and competent. But what are the tell-tale signs ...

Mixing Traditional Bathroom Designs With Modern Homes

Traditional bathrooms can sit very comfortably in modern homes, adding perhaps to the sense of escapism ...

Options When You Are Not Allowed To Install Double Glazing

For a minority of people who own a listed building, or who live in a conservation area, there are strict ...

Alternatives To Tiles In The Bathroom

In recent years there have been many developments with new products on the market which provide a great ...

Skip Hiring Guide

If you’re organising your own skip and you're not sure where to start, this guide ...

Air Bricks: Everything You Need To Know

Air bricks are those bricks which you will often see around the base of modern buildings with holes in ...

Dealing With Plastering Repairs To Walls

Small cracks can really spoil the look of a freshly painted wall. They are very easy to fix however and ...

Don't Move - Instead, Improve Your Home

That bigger and better home you dream of can be realised by making a series of affordable improvements ...

How To Build Garden Steps

One of the best ways of dealing with a garden which slopes is to have different sections of the garden ...

How To Hang Gutters

Proper installation of a gutter system can prevent costly structural and cosmetic repairs. Hanging gutters ...

Bungalow Extension Ideas

Sometimes bungalows can be on the small side, so many bungalow owners consider ways to extend their properties ...

Cut The Clutter In Your Home

You don't need to go to extremes to de-clutter your home and there are plenty of simple ways to ...

How To Install An Outside Light

Although many people prefer to leave anything concerning electricity to the professionals, fitting a ...

Tips For Taking Care Of The Garden Before You Go On Holiday

A few garden care tips will ensure that all of your hard work isn’t overturned and ...

How To Grout Tiles

Grouting tiling is amongst the simplest home improvement jobs out there. Our simple guide should get ...

How To Lay A Patio

Concrete paving slabs are an attractive and practical choice for a front garden - but any large area ...

How To Fit a Bath Panel

If you’re unsure how to fit a bath panel, don’t worry - use our ...

How To Lay Block Paving

Hopefully our guide to laying block paving will help you in deciding whether you truly want to tackle ...

How To Plaster a Wall

If you’ve decided to tackle the job of wall plastering yourself, you should follow ...

How To Lay Laminate Flooring

If you’re thinking about buying laminate for your home, then fitting it is a project ...

How To Fit a Radiator

Fitting a radiator is certainly not beyond the skills of a good DIY enthusiast but you should ensure ...

How To Fit Thermostatic Valves to Radiators

Fitting thermostatic valves to your radiators is not a big job and will let you control the temperature ...

Britains Bad Heating Habits

Rising fuel bills have become a fact of life for many of us, but a recent survey from one of the UK’s ...

How To Install A Lintel Above a Window

Lintels may also be referred to as beams or ribs depending upon whether they are being referred to in ...

Dealing With Winter Roofing Problems

We can’t always predict where a big storm is going to hit, but we can take measures ...

Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist

Here are a few items on our Autumn home maintenance checklist to ensure you avoid being caught out at ...

Why Flat Roofs Don't Leak Any More - What's Changed?

Flat roofs used to have a pretty poor reputation. Prone to leaks and cracks, any owner of a house with ...

New Year Gardening To Do List

Grab your wellies, gloves and a warn jacket, and turn your attention to some of these important New Year ...

Easy Late Summer Fixes For Your Home

If you want to avoid unpleasant tasks when the festive season arrives, be sure to get to work on your ...

How To Plumb In A Dishwasher or Washing Machine

Modern dishwashers and washing machines have been designed to be easy to install, so if you are confident ...

Kitchen Planning - The Basics

Getting the right kitchen will be much easier if you’ve thought about the basics of ...

Everything You Need To Know About Range Cookers

There is a wide choice of range cookers on the market, so where do you start if you've decided to ...

Winter Home Protection – Prepare Early

Before we know it, the winter months will be upon us and this means keeping safe, warm and protected ...

Wall Hung Toilets – Installation and Benefits

Wall hung toilets are attached to your bathroom wall rather than the floor. Most traditional toilets ...

Gas Combi Boilers: Servicing, Checks and Common Problems

Gas combi boilers are one of the most common ways of heating your home. They also have the added benefit ...

What is A Boiler Scrappage Scheme?

The boiler scrappage scheme was one of the government’s flagship policies to help ...

Boiler Replacement Grants

The government schemes designed to pay for new boilers have been cut back extensively in recent years, ...

How much do plumbers earn in the UK for 2019?

The bulk of a plumber’s job involves installing and maintaining working water systems ...

Importance of Boiler Servicing

Getting your boiler serviced regularly is an essential part of being a homeowner. Little niggling problems ...

Free Standing Kitchens

Think space. Think practicality. Think of a kitchen that you will love. Whether it is the classically ...

Five Kitchen Design Ideas

Knowing basic kitchen design ideas can help you improve your home cheaply, and provide the look that ...