Having two long bank holiday weekends in a row is something that doesn’t happen too often so why not make the most of it and get on top of your DIY. According to a recent survey, 1 in 10 of us will be spending the bank holiday weekend doing up the house with a spot of DIY. We may all be excited about the royal … Continue reading Prepare for your bank holiday DIY weekend – Top five tips and decorating ideas
According to a recent Mintel study, going green and being more eco friendly is becoming a priority in a lot of households. The latest report revealed that almost six in ten adults in the UK aged 25+ claim to be more aware of their effect on the environment, and feel that they have a duty to protect it ( Mintel 2010). There is no escaping … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to make your Home more Eco-Friendly
With summer approaching lots of homeowners will be hoping to make the most of the dry, warm weather to make some essential home improvements, both inside and out in the garden – but with the housing market still not moving very quickly and falling house prices, many people are opting to improve their homes rather than paying out to move house. It’s time for money-saving … Continue reading Money-saving DIY: How to spend less and achieve more
There’s a real trend this Christmas back to “making your own” instead of splashing out in the shops. You can save money and add a personal touch to the festive celebrations with our simple step-by-step guides to making Christmas cards, baubles, a wreath for the front door and a Star for the tree. CHRISTMAS BAUBLES Step One Cut a length of ribbon long enough to … Continue reading H&D Make: Christmas Cards, Baubles, Wreaths and Decorations
It’s not until the heating goes on for winter that most people notice the ugly rust patches and general state of their radiators. Fear not: there’s still time to repair and repaint as long as the right materials are used. All the tips here have been supplied by Rustins, who make very good products, but obviously have a vested interest in providing the tips… other … Continue reading Project Focus: Renovating Rusty Radiators
