Expert Advice

A range of advice and tips for home improvement projects

Types of Boilers

Not all central heating systems are the same though, and if you are in the position of upgrading or replacing ...

Boiler Brands

Boiler brands differ in price, reliability and ease of installation, so before investing in a new boiler ...

What Size Boiler Do I Need? Boiler Size Guide

Considering buying a boiler and don't know what size you need for your home. Our guide will give ...

Kitchens: Thinking Of Buying a Kitchen Online?

Retailers are making it easier than ever to get what you need in a few clicks, delivered straight to ...

Considering Painting or Replacing Kitchen Cabinets?

Replacing, painting and other options such as wrapping all have advantages and disadvantages, so if you’re ...

Clever Ways To Make Your Kitchen Look More Spacious

There are some classic design tricks which you can take advantage of to make your kitchen look more spacious ...

Design Ideas For Galley Kitchens

Galley kitchens are commonly found in older properties, stemming from a time where the kitchen was a ...

Which Kitchen Flooring Suits Your Needs Best

With so many kitchen flooring options, where do you even start looking? We look at the various types ...

Top Tips For Bathroom Maintenance

Here are our top tips for keeping your bathroom in good health and order, including combating mould and ...

All About Handleless Kitchens

Handleless kitchens might be a design classic, but when you’re investing thousands in a new kitchen, ...

Choosing The Right Kitchen Island

Getting the right kitchen island for your space isn’t always straightforward with many factors ...

All About Shaker Kitchens

Here’s our ultimate guide to Shaker style and how to incorporate it into your own new kitchen ...

How To Improve Water Pressure

Low water pressure can be a frustrating problem in UK homes, but there are several steps you can take ...

Smart Technology In The Kitchen

A smart device in the kitchen is connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) also, and you control is using ...

Create a Timeless Kitchen Design

Finding a design which doesn’t date doesn’t have to mean boring though, and it can be easily ...

Instagrammable Kitchen Trends

Getting a kitchen which is both a functional space and worth showing off on social media doesn’t ...

Small Kitchen Ideas - Making The Most of A Small Kitchen

Here are our top tips to getting a kitchen design which works perfectly, however limited the space.

Solutions For Effective Bathroom Ventilation

Getting ventilation levels right could sold your problems with mould and mildew forever. So what steps ...

How To Turn Your Bathroom Into A Wetroom?

Replicating a top-end, luxury hotel bathroom feel in our own homes can be tricky, and most homeowners ...

Dealing With Bathroom Limescale Effectively

If you’re not quite sure what limescale is and how to deal with it, we’ll take you through ...

Top Tips For Making Your Kitchen Last

What can you do to ensure that your kitchen is still working for you at least ten years into the fut ...

Tips For Removing Your Old Kitchen

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

Kitchen Design Jargon, Terms & Definitions

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

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 will come ...

Different Types of Roof Tiles

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

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 should give ...

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 ...

Tips To Achieve Perfect Plastering

Get some pointers to help you to achieve the perfect plastering with our simple guide

Protect Against Storm Damage To Your Home

Often there are things which you can do to minimise any storm damage and save yourself a lot of money ...

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 Remove Moss From Lawn

If you're one of the many, many people across the world, struggling with a lawn that's more ...

Imprinted Concrete or Block Paving – Which Is Best?

Two of the most common surfaces are block paving and pattern imprinted concrete, and each has different ...

Choosing A Fence Type For Your Garden

When choosing a fence for your garden, there are a number of factors you should consider before ...

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 ...

How To Install a Light Fitting

Although some basic DIY skills are required, changing a ceiling light is not a tricky job and it can ...

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 it won’t ...

How To Grout Tiles

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