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House renovation: a guide to choosing and transforming a property
Planning a house renovation? Follow these steps to find and update a property and turn it into a beautiful home
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How to paint and upgrade a uPVC door with faux Crittall detailing
Find out how to give your uPVC door the ultimate glow-up, complete with reeded glass film and faux Crittall details, on a budget
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MeacoDry Arete One 20L Dehumidifier & Air Purifier review
We test the MeacoDry Arete One 20L Dehumidifier to see how the improved model measured up
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How to build a DIY trash can enclosure: glow up your garbage area
Glow up your garbage and recycling area with a DIY trash can enclosure and disguise these useful yet unsightly objects. Complete with rooftop planters
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Extending for under £50,000: 13 top tips for budgeting your home extension
Looking at extending for under £50,000? Making your house bigger needn’t cost the earth. Follow our tips on how to add a £50K extension, and take inspiration from these cost-effective projects
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Before and after: an extended 1930s home with quirky creative touches
After a side and rear extension and a full-blown makeover, this house is fit for a family
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DIY outdoor sofa: we built a patio couch in just 5 simple steps
This DIY outdoor sofa saved us a lot of money and looks great on our small patio space. Find out how to make your own
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How to paint kitchen cabinets for a simple, stunning upgrade
When you know how to paint kitchen cabinets properly you will enjoy a stunning finish, without a big spend. Choose to DIY, prime properly and save a ton of cash on your kitchen upgrade
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Best washable paint: 5 practical picks for hallways, kitchens, playrooms and more
Our selection of the best washable paints are ideal for high-traffic areas that need to be wiped clean, or muddy paws and sticky fingers
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Best paint for kitchen cabinets: 8 paints for cupboard doors
The best paint for kitchen cabinets; transform your kitchen the quick, easy and affordable way with the best paint for kitchen cupboards
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Real home: a transformation of a Georgian farmhouse
Wendy and Dean Simpson had no intention of taking on a big renovation project until they found their dream home
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How to paint a bathroom in 5 simple steps for professional looking results
Knowing how to paint a bathroom will help to refresh your space on a budget and it can be an easy job when you have the right tools, materials and technique. Especially when you paint behind the toilet, for crisp, clean results
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The average cost of an extension in 2022: Plus, 30 ways to max out your budget
Find out the cost of an extension in 2022 – and how to save on your addition
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How to extend a house – an expert guide to planning your extension
Use this expert guide for an A-Z on how to extend a house successfully. From good planning to design know-how and more – get it right from the start
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De'Longhi DEX216F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi Dehumidifier review
We put the De'Longhi 16L Tasciugo AriaDry Multi Dehumidifier to the test
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How to render walls: a beginner's guide to rendering
Find out how to render walls (or how much it costs to get someone else to) in our easy guide by DIY and renovation expert Michael Holmes
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House extension suppliers: a sourcebook of the top 50 extension essentials
Locate the best suppliers that are still open for business, for all things house extensions-related. Plus, we've tons of extension planning and design advice too
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Cladding and render: the ultimate guide to exterior finishes for your home
Transforming your home's exterior? New cladding and render or paint in the latest finishes will modernise it and add a practical weatherproofing guard
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How to install a sliding patio door
Let light flood into your home and create a seamless transition to outdoors by installing sliding patio doors. It can be fiddly, but is in the grasps of most competent DIYers
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How to paint a garage door: metal, steel, fiberglass or for a wood effect
A step-by-step on how to paint a garage door made from metal, steel, fiberglass or wood. Choose the right paint and priming may not be necessary and there are many more factors to consider for a professional-looking finish...
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Plan the kitchen extension of your dreams with our expert guide
Learn everything to do with kitchen extensions so that you can plan and design your own. Here's what you need to know plus 20 brilliant kitchen extension ideas
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Living on site while renovating: 22 top tips
Decided to stay put while work to your house is carried out? You’ll need to know all about the ups and downs of living on site while renovating
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How to plaster walls: Everything you need to know beforehand
Want to plaster walls? Make sure to read this comprehensive step-by-step first
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How to skim coat walls for painting
A seamless, bump-free surface will do a fresh new color far more justice. Learn how to skim coat walls for painting, for pristine results
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26 DIY headboards you can make in just a weekend
These quick and easy DIY headboard ideas will refresh your bedroom in just a few hours
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How to refinish a cast iron tub yourself (for less than $50)
Refinishing a cast iron tub yourself with a kit will keep your bathroom looking gorgeous without going over budget.
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Dream home transformations: before and after
If you’ve decided to stay put and invest in your current home, take inspiration from these amazing exterior remodels
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1950s home remodelled for space
Sam and Patrick Regan set about transforming a dated four-bedroom property into a contemporary five-bedroom home for their family
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How to caulk trim, baseboard and gaps
Learning how to caulk is an important step of any decorating job. These top tips will help you achieve that perfect gap-free finish
