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Articles

Here you'll find a collection of articles on various topics relating to DIY and home improvement.

As time goes by we'll be adding many more articles, therefore check back regularly to see what is new.

Selecting the right adhesive

Create your own natural pond

Natural beauty

Turn your garden into a haven for wildlife, and create a heartening focal point, by creating your own natural pond

Choosing the right bricks for the job

Building blocks

If you are planning a building project, one of the first steps is choosing the right bricks or blocks for the job.

Choosing the right lighting

Look on the bright side

Lighting plays a vital role in the atmosphere and functionality of every home. With the correct type of lighting, light fittings and globes, you can create the desired mood in all the different spaces in your home

Enhance your home's entrance

Welcome home

Enhance your home’s entrance with lights, security and a beautiful doorway

Repair and maintain paving

Revive and repair

A paved area in any garden is aesthetically pleasing but should be regularly cleaned and maintained to keep it looking good

Beautiful balistrades

Beautiful balustrades

As well as serving a practical safety purpose, balustrading adds character and value to a home.

Garage doors

Access granted

There is a huge range of garage doors available on the market today; choose one that offers good quality, security and is attractive to boot

Kitchen accessories ideas

'Make a kitchen gadget' competition

The 2014 Maktec/Makita and The Home Handyman magazine ‘Make a kitchen gadget’ competition was well supported with some well-designed, creative and professionally executed entries.

Replace window panes

Putty up

Whether you want to replace cracked window putty, need to replace a broken window pane or have new windows to glaze, working with putty is simple with a little know-how.

Cure a blocked drain

A savvy DIY’er should easily be able to cure a blocked drain with a little plumbing know-how.

Get a fireplace

Keep the home fires burning

Keep the winter cold and gloom at bay with a warming and welcoming fireplace.

Durable garage floors

Here are some flooring options that will transform your bland cement garage floor into one that will make you feel right at home

Bathroom storage ideas

Space is often forfeited in bathrooms in modern homes in favour of larger bedrooms and living spaces. Incorporating clever storage ideas will help you make the most of the space in your bathroom

How to tile your floor

Give your home a new look with new floor tiles. Here’s how to go about getting the job done.

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