Expert Advice

A range of advice and tips for home improvement projects

Technology in the Bathroom

Technology is infiltrating every part of our daily lives. We can control the heating with our smartphones, ...

Choosing A Shower Enclosure

There are almost as many shapes and sizes of shower enclosures as there are bathrooms to put them in. ...

Creating a Child Friendly Bathroom

It’s often said that having children turns your life upside down, and that’s certainly true ...

Adapted Bathrooms For Older Homeowners

As the population in the UK ages, more of us than ever are living with older relatives. Getting older ...

What Are Bathroom Fittings?

If you are in the market for a new bathroom or bathroom improvements, you’ll need to understand ...

What’s The Next Big Kitchen Colour Trend?

Grey and white kitchens have dominated the kitchen showrooms for several years, pushing aside the wooden ...

Spotlight on Lighting in the Kitchen

Too often, lighting is left as an afterthought when planning a kitchen design. Good lighting design can ...

Troubleshooting Kitchen Plumbing - 101 Guide

There are many basic plumbing projects that can be undertaken by a DIY enthusiast and although it may ...

Simple Plumbing Jobs You Can Tackle Yourself

Even confident DIYers often draw a line at anything involving electrics or water. Obviously if your house ...

Preparing Your Home For Autumn

With the return of the autumn months, we unfortunately also have to deal with the cold and wintry weather, ...

Common Winter Boiler Problems

Here’s a few of the most common problems you could face in Winter with your boiler, as well as ...

Advantages of Stainless Steel Worktops

The benefits of stainless steel in the kitchen don’t just stop at the appearance though. Find out ...

Kitchen Design Choices That Will Last

Here are our top tips for design choices in the kitchen which are more likely than not to stand the test ...

Wrapping or Respraying Kitchen Cabinets

There are options as alternatives to a new kitchen, including wrapping, or respraying. Could either of ...

Update Your Kitchen In A Weekend

With a little effort and minimal expense, you can easily transform the appearance of your kitchen in ...

Get Some Extra Light Into Your Kitchen

Sometimes, it’s not possible to get more light without extensive building work. But in other cases ...

Choosing a Splashback Material

Traditionally, kitchens in the UK have used tiles for splashbacks, but in the 21st century there are ...

Practical Kitchen Flooring Choices

Some of the modern flooring options not only look great, but have many other advantages too. So spread ...

How To Remove and Refit a Tap

Changing a tap is one of those basic jobs which most of us would call a plumber in to tackle. But is ...

How Can Social Media Help When Choosing a Conservatory

Take heart, today's modern age of social media can help you find the right conservatory. Let's ...

Choosing Bathroom Fittings

Whatever your needs are as regards style, you will have to make some decisions around fittings. We thought ...

Dealing With Roofing Emergencies

Middle of the night call-out charges are often hefty, so what exactly should you do in a roofing eme ...

Buying An Oven - What To Look For

When it comes to buying an oven understanding your options should make it easier to get the perfect oven ...

How To Care For Solid Wood Worktops

If you’re considering one for yourself you’ll want to know how to keep them looking flawless ...

Dealing With Black Mould

One of the most common household problems, and one of the hardest to resolve, is black mould. Most of ...

Brightening Up Dark Bathrooms

If you’re finding your bathroom is more dingy than delightful, what can you do to brighten it ...

Everything About EPDM Roofing

If you’re in the market for a new flat roof, here’s everything you need to know about EPDM ...

The Importance of Clearing Gutters

There’s no denying it’s an important task, but just why should you push this job to the top ...

Update Your Kitchen With a Change of Doors

One of the easiest ways of giving your kitchen a makeover is by changing the cupboard doors, and this ...

Fitting a Velux Window

If you’re thinking of putting one of these windows in the loft or an extension, can you tackle ...

How to Spot a Cowboy Builder

Most builders are honest and reputable and are interested in doing a great job, not in ripping you off. ...

Wet Walls Versus Tiles

Are wet walls about to relegate tiles? Both tiles and wet walls have advantages and disadvantages.

Everything About Tiles

Choosing tiles can be bewildering, as there’s just such a huge choice. Find out about materials, ...

How To Install Kitchen Underfloor Heating

Our how-to guide on installing the perfect underfloor heating in your kitchen, and do it right.

Best Flooring For Small Bathrooms

The following ideas should serve as inspiration if you’re battling with the flooring for a small ...

How To Lay Floor Tiles

If you're a DIY enthusiast tiling your floor with ceramic tiling needn't be quite as daunting ...

Space Saving Kitchen Innovations

Not everybody has a huge kitchen, but it is always nice to think of ways of improving what you have. ...

Kitchen Storage Top Tips

There are lots of quick, cheap and easy ways of updating your kitchen storage. Read our guide to make ...

How To Paint Interior Doors

Your room can be instantly updated and made to look brighter or fresher by a new coat of paint. You'll ...

How To Tile A Kitchen

Knowing how to tile a kitchen properly can save you time and money, as well as providing you with results ...

How To Tile A Kitchen Splashback

Knowing how to tile a kitchen splashback properly allows you improve your workspace, and can potentially ...

How To Tile A Kitchen Floor

Knowing how to tile a kitchen floor is an essential home improvement skill that can help you transform ...

Keeping Garden Furniture Clean

Regardless of whether you have metal, wood, or plastic, we have the solutions to restore your furniture ...

How To Get Rid of Wasps

Getting rid of wasps is something you need to think about carefully before diving in. It can be a dangerous ...

Bring Your Allotment To Life

It’s easy to fall into the trap of growing the same things, in the same way, year in and year out ...

Ideas For Low Maintenance Gardens

There are a few things you can do to drastically reduce the amount of gardening, without compromising ...

How To Lay Artificial Grass

Laying artificial grass isn’t like laying turf though, and there are a few things to think about ...