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How to hide a TV on the wall: a DIY disguise with art
DIY a disguise for your TV on the wall with art and turn heads in your front room, for all the right reasons
By Claire Douglas Published
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How to insulate a summer house and why it's worth it for year-round use
Find out how to insulate a summer house and use yours to relax or WFH in, no matter how cold it may be. Experts share costing information and the best way to DIY.
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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Garage insulation – different ways to insulate garage doors, walls and floors
If you're pondering garage insulation, we've laid out all the benefits of insulating garage doors, walls and floors, as well as the different options for doing so
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Color crazy DIY-er shares a renter-friendly hack that transformed her downstairs bathroom
An unusual toilet roll holder and a clever DIY tool took this bathroom from dull to totally unique
By Rachel Homer Last updated
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Staircase renovation – how to plan, design and cost your stairway
This is our complete guide to staircase renovation. From costing, to design, essential safety specifications and more
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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How to paint a staircase – 5 steps to spruce up treads and risers
Knowing how to paint a staircase is a simple DIY job. Use the best materials and start in the right place to spruce up treads and risers like a pro.
By Lindsey Davis Last updated
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How to prep walls for painting – 5 easy steps
UK blogger Jasmine Gurney goes into detail on how to prep walls for painting for a professional finish when decorating.
By Jasmine Gurney Last updated
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7 flooring mistakes to avoid: they could cost thousands to repair
These flooring mistakes are completely avoidable, but expensive to rectify. How many floor crimes are you guilty of committing?
By Christina Chrysostomou Last updated
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This DIY-lover transformed her IKEA BILLY bookcase into a bespoke built-in library
The entire project cost under $500 – and the result is unrecognizable
By Megan Slack Last updated