Breeze blocks are just about everywhere. They're used in construction, home decoration, and just about everything in between. If you have some breeze blocks in your garden, you're likely wondering how...
In today's edition of " Homeowner Basics, " we're going to be talking about PVA and plasterboard. What is it, why do we use it, and how to use it. This is going to be a fun article, so buckle in and...
Today we have a slightly controversial and combated question. The question of the day is if you can gloss over emulsion paint. This is a bit of a complicated question that we'll dive more in-depth int...
A lot of houses today use plasterboard (also known as drywall) for their interior walls. It's cheap and relatively easy to work with (compared to other mediums), but it does come with its own series o...
If you're trying to colour-code the piping in your home to make repairs easier, you've likely come to the conclusion that painting your pipes is the best way forward. Sure, you could use tape or strin...
Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) is a wood composite similar to plywood. It's often sealed with a wax and resin binder and formed into panels with a combination of high heat and pressure. MDF is genera...
Finally getting your new room plastered and all ready to go is great, but if it's taking a while to dry you may be worried. Plaster not drying can be caused by a few things, and there are ways to wor...
And we're back with another short and sweet painting guide! Today's topic is about whether or not painting matt over silk is a good idea. The short answer is that no, it isn't. There's a good reason f...
Today's topic is actually a very easy answer. The question is can you plaster over tiles - the answer may shock you! I'm kidding, it's honestly a yes or no type question, so there's not much that can ...
Emulsion paint is water-based paint that's primarily used indoors on walls and ceilings. If you're looking for a change in scenery, you're likely wondering how to remove emulsion paint. Luckily, those...
Today we're going to be talking about everyone's favourite topic - plaster. I know, we're getting crazy over here at Fraffles, but tell me, do you know why plaster might blow? If not, you came to the ...
Today on things I never thought I'd write about, we're talking about grey foods! "But why?" you may be asking - the answer, my friends, is on you and the SEO gods! We write about what we notice peopl...
Today we're taking a look at one of Tom Kerridge's recipes that takes a standard dish and elevates it a bit! Tom Kerridge Chilli con Carne combines green chillies, green peppers, cheap minced pork, an...
If you know anything about me, it's that baking is in my blood. I've always absolutely loved the process of both cooking and baking - it just makes me happy. Maybe it's the scientific accuracy that's...
Today's recipe is one close to my heart - croissants. I worked for years in a French restaurant with its own bakery, and the croissants are by far the thing I miss most about that job. A warm, crunch...