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UPVC is becoming increasingly common in homes. It's in doors and windows pretty much everywhere - and for good reason. It's strong, secure, provides great insulation, and is easy to install, remove, a...

If you're trying to pretty up an old home, one of your first stops will likely be the old, grungy chimney breast. While it's not exactly easy work (though more time consuming than challenging), there ...

Nigel Slater is a well-known English food writer, journalist, cook. He's made a number of tasty recipes over the years, and today we're breaking down one of his most simple ones ever - lemon chicken. ...

If you're arranging a room for the first time (or rearranging for the hundredth), you've likely come to a familiar problem. Where does the TV go? It needs to be mounted at just the right height so it...

We recently covered what the most common causes of water under your floorboards are. If, rather, you have damp floorboards, there's another host of issues to address. The worst part is that you do n...

Dot and dab is a common process used in plastering. It's the name given to the most popular method of applying plasterboard to a solid wall with adhesive. It's also known as dry lining, and has become...

If your window suddenly won't open, you're likely frustrated. Whether it's because you're boiling alive in a home that now can't air out, or you just like fresh air, it's never nice. Luckily, those of...

Retaining walls serve a great number of purposes. They offer a pretty focal point for your garden landscape, reduce soil erosion, and more! A common choice for them in recent years is a gravel board r...

When renovating your home, you're going to be asked where you want the sockets in your kitchen. While it may seem as though this is entirely up to preference, it's actually not. The socket height abov...

Especially in the UK, where the rain seems to never cease, green mould is a common occurrence. Now, it's common in just about every damp environment and will spread if left unattended. If you're noti...

Today we're discussing how to get your shed all set for some electronics. Whether this means you just want a light and freezer in there, or you're planning on turning it into a shop, we're here for yo...

Now we've talked about radiators here. In that time, I've taught you how to pinpoint bad noises, fix radiators that won't heat, and shown you how to bleed a radiator. That is, I've taught how to bleed...

We've got another fun plastering article today! I know - you can never get enough plaster. Today's topic is what you can and cannot plaster directly over. Specifically, our question is can you plaster...

If your radiator won't turn off, there are a few things that could be causing the issue. Trust me - we don't want to get this fixed as bad as you do, but only barely. I know from personal experience h...

New plaster is always nice to see in your home. It's a fresh canvas just waiting to be covered. But if you're noticing hairline cracks in new plaster, that's bad news. Not only did you likely pay a g...