DIY Advice

You should love your kitchen, you spend plenty of time in it. Thankfully, kitchen makeovers don’t always mean a new fit out - and a bank loan! Try our low cost DIY kitchen makeover ideas you can complete on any budget and in your own time. First, a Colour Scheme Choosing a colour scheme first will make all the rest of your makeover decisions easier..

A raised bed looks great and can be made to suit any size of garden; see our guide “How to Make a Raised Garden Bed”. Follow this guide to prepare your bed for a high yield of vegetables. Step 1 Fill Bed with Soil Fill the raised garden bed with high quality topsoil to a level about 3 inches from the top of the frame. Step 2 Remove Stones & T..

With so much to do in the garden each season throughout the year, our easy-to-follow gardening calendar is essential to help you know what should be done each month. January January is a quiet month for gardeners, which makes it an ideal time to plan your gardening tasks and goals for the year. You can also use this time to buy seeds for the year ..

To paint your front door with a professional finish, follow our simple guide. For a new door you can start at step one. An existing door may need to have old and flaking paint stripped off first, and for this see our guide “How to Strip Paint”. Step 1 Remove Door Hardware Remove all door hardware such as knockers, key covers, door handles,..

Interior doors play a huge role in your home’s décor. The right doors should blend in and feel right in your hand. So whether you’re building or redecorating, let us help you choose. Door Construction There are three types of interior door: solid wood, solid core and hollow core. Solid wood doors are the most expensive option but they look great an..

Taking down the decorations at the end of the festive season can be daunting. This must-read list of tips will help you store your decorations correctly, ensuring you can decorate your home next Christmas, stress-free.   1. Take time to declutter Taking down your Christmas decorations is the perfect time to get rid of any that you no longer n..