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How to create vintage paint effects
Want to know how to create vintage paint effects? From distressing to gilding, check out these paint effects to transform your old furniture in a few simple steps...
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How to sand floors
Find out how to sand floors – it's a straightforward job for a keen DIYer, but beginners too
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7 times this Ikea storage board saved our lives (SKÅDIS is on sale, too)
Ikea storage to the rescue of small rooms with storage issues... with these imaginative, clever and affordable solutions
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This DIY dressing table with a terrazzo top can be yours in 6 easy steps
Need a dressing table but on a budget? This DIY dressing table with its on trend terrazzo top is so easy to make. Here's how
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These botanical prints are perfect for a gallery wall – and feature in our 2020 calendar
Our exclusive 2020 calendar features our favourite botanical prints – get yours only in the December issue of Real Homes magazine
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How to restore an enamel sink
Knowing how to restore an enamel sink using a selection of natural household solutions could save you money and add period detail to your home. Follow this step-by-step guide by DIY expert Helaine Claire
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These Ikea lighting hacks will give you a designer look on a budget
Love Ikea lighting but want to give it your own stamp? Check out these super easy, super affordable hacks...
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Homemade candles: how to turn your tins into gorgeous decorations
Create your own homemade candles with these easy to follow steps...
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How to use chalk paint to transform furniture
Check out how to use chalk paint to update and customise a baby's changing table – or any other piece of furniture for that matter...
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This flower wall is an easy DIY hack – and can be made in an afternoon
A flower wall is an easy DIY hack you can complete in just a couple of hours. Plain old walls begone!
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How to create a chalkboard wall: 12 top tips and ideas
Thinking of adding a chalkboard wall? Here are our top tips for where they work best and how to create one successfully
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These Wickes paint offers are a DIY lovers dream, and just in time for the bank holiday
Check out the Wickes paint offers that will kick start your bank holiday weekend projects
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Paper crafts: how to make feather decorations
Looking for some easy paper craft ideas? Check out this super simple step by step
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How to make a flower garland
Learn how to make a beautiful flower garland... perfect for a wedding or garden party and easy to do if you follow this easy guide
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How to build a birdhouse
The perfect weekend project... find out how to build a birdhouse in our step by step guide
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How to lighten oak beams
Learn how to lighten oak beams – including the tools and equipment you will need – with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
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How to make a spring wreath
Find out how to make a spring wreath with expert advice from florist Emma Hutchinson of The Bespoke Flower Company
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How to paint wooden furniture: upcycle a sideboard or shelving in a day
The perfect weekend project, upcycling your neglected old furniture... Here's how to paint wooden furniture to give it a whole new look
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DIY chalkboard Mason jar labels: how to turn old jars into stylish storage
Get your kitchen organised with this DIY storage jar hack...
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How to paint an ombre accent wall
Painting an ombre wall is simpler than you think; just follow our step-by-step guide to find out how
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Traditional front doors: 16 design ideas
A traditional front door can transform the look of your whole home while also providing essential security benefits. From classic Georgian designs to quaint cottage styles, we've got the perfect style inspiration to increase your kerb appeal
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How to knit a chunky blanket in three hours
Learn how to knit a bang on trend chunky knit blanket with these 10 simple steps...
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How to re-cover a footstool
Discover how to re-cover a footstool and give tired looking furniture a new lease of life, with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
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How to repaint and revive outdoor woodwork
In this step-by-step guide, DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to repaint and revive outdoor woodwork
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How to install secondary glazing
Love your old windows but tired of the constant draught? Time to install some secondary glazing with our simple step by step guide
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How to replace broken glass
Breaking a pane of glass in a window or door is a hazard of restoration projects – if it happens, Helaine Clare shows how to replace a small pane safely and without too much trouble
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How to reupholster a dining chair
Follow Helaine Clare’s simple eight-step plan to reviving a discarded dining chair using these basic upholstery techniques
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How to fix draughty floorboards
Draughty floorboards are a real nuisance for period homeowners, but are easily fixed, as Helaine Clare shows in her step-by-step guide, which includes a full list of tools and equipment you will need to do the job
