Renovation And Decorating

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..

This is a tricky topic. No More Nails is an adhesive made by Unibond that's designed to, well, make it so you don't need to use nails. It's extremely strong when used properly, making its removal much..

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..

UPVC doors have become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether it's because they're low maintenance, offer good insulation, or are great value for their cost, they've got a lot going for them. I..

Getting paint off uPVC can be a slightly tricky process. This is primarily because it's not intended to be painted - you can order doors and windows in a wide variety of colours, theoretically cutting..

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..

Straw has countless uses. It’s a waste product that comes from wheat and rice and is used for a number of applications on farms. It’s been used in countless places as a construction material, though y..

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..

When your window suddenly won't open (or close) it's often your first reaction to blame the actual handle itself. And while it's entirely possible that the handle or crank itself has broken, there are..