DIY Advice & Ideas

What is tarpaulin? Occasionally known as tarp, a tarpaulin sheet is durable yet lightweight and a key staple for construction and landscaping projects. Tarpaulin is widely used as a temporary solution for roof repairs to stop water from seeping inside your home or workplace. But if you are waiting for repairs over the course of […]

What is a false floor? False floors – also known as raised access floors – are elevated floors which lie above subfloors with a space between them. This space is used to store and cover any piping or wires around a building for services such as water drainage, fire and safety systems, security cabling, air […]

The real risk of asbestos You might have heard of asbestos horror stories. The naturally-occurring mineral fibre, once used in buildings for insulation, and flooring and roofing materials cause concern for many because of the health risks it poses when it is disturbed. Before people knew that the fibres released when asbestos is unsettled posed […]

What are the benefits of getting an extension right now? Nowadays, the cost of your home extension does not have to cost the earth. And home extensions are being fast-tracked under new planning regulations. Non-functioning and abandoned retail or commercial properties on the high street will no longer need full planning permissions to be turned […]

Bleeding a radiator is a common household problem many people feel competent to undertake themselves. For most, there would not be the need to bring in a professional plumber to bleed your radiator. But many decide to take on this job without having a full understanding of best practice procedures. Essentially, by bleeding your radiators […]

In this step-by-step guide, we will outline how to wire a plug safely. If you feel nervous about working with electricity, you should probably leave this job to the experts. But if you can follow instructions and are careful with all the safety precautions, wiring a plug is just as easy as any other DIY […]

Having a blocked toilet is not a nice experience. But unblocking a toilet is probably worse. You could, of course, call out a plumber to do the dirty work for you but why spend money on something you can easily do yourself? Below you will find a list of various tactics you can employ to […]

Loft conversions have become incredibly popular in the UK as a viable way of creating extra living space without needing to extend and take over the garden. For the most part, lofts are generally dark and damp areas, housing Christmas decorations, old furniture or boxes of possessions. But by converting your loft, you will see […]

Laminate flooring is still reasonably new to homes around the UK but gained almost instant popularity for several reasons. The good thing about laying laminate flooring is you do not necessarily need a professional fitter for the job. Although the task can be tricky, there is the possibility of laying it yourself. If you have […]