There are lots of reasons why you may be wondering if it is possible to fix a curtain rail to a plasterboard ceiling. And for some of you out there, it may be the only method that is available to you. But is it possible? Why this may not be advised To start with plasterboard…
So you need to cut some skirting down but can’t, or maybe won’t, take it off the wall first. What do you do? Well, there are a couple of different methods but only one good one. The best way to cut skirting without taking it off is by using a multi-tool. A multi-tool allows you…
The time has come to remove your roller blind, but that damn thing just won’t budge out of its bracket. What’s the best way to remove it without ripping the whole thing out of the wall? Well, there is definitely a knack to it, and I have broken down that method below for you, along…
Shelves are a great storage option. But when they start coming away from the wall it can get scary. So how do you fix a shelf that’s coming out of the wall? Luckily for you, we have a quick and easy guide with the best options available to you. How do you fix a shelf…
Postcrete is a fast setting concrete used to set posts for fencing, decking or whatever you need a set post for. Postcrete is popular due to how quickly it sets and for the fact that it is a lot simpler to use than concrete. But how exactly do you use it? Let’s jump into it….
Gaps in your skirting board corners can be caused by a multitude of different things. Poorly cut mitres, walls that aren’t straight and even settlement in new buildings can be some of the leading causes. Regardless of what caused these gaps in your skirting, you want to fill them, so what is the quickest and…
So you have a crack to fill, or maybe a gap in your skirting board that needs to go. Do you need to use decorators caulk or Polyfilla? (for ease we are using Polyfilla as our example but any similar filling product works the same). Well, each of these products has completely different properties and…
If you have ever painted a wall in an older house then you will have no doubt run across this classic DIY problem, ugly rawl plugs seemingly scattered across your wall. Bits of brightly coloured plastic ruining the look of your wall. You might have tried to pull them out, only to find they won’t…
If your washing machine or dishwasher is far enough away from your sink, then the standard waste pipe that comes with your appliance may not reach the drain spigot. So what do you do in this situation? How to extend the waste pipe length The answer is simple, a drain extension kit. These handy little…
I love my dishwasher, I have come to rely on it entirely, barley ever washing dishes in the sink. But when I moved home a couple of years ago I had a major problem upon moving into my new home. There was only one waste outlet on the under-sink waste pipe. I was stuck, it…
Draughts from UPVC windows are usually caused by one or two key issues. In most cases, the issue stems from the windows not closing correctly. So to diagnose the root of the problem and find out exactly what is causing the draught from your window there are a few things to look at. We will…
If you use a cast-iron stove top griddle then you will have no doubt wondered how you should properly clean it? We all know that a cast iron griddle is susceptible to rust, so how do you prevent this when cleaning? How to clean a stove top griddle Griddle cleaning is simple enough, you just…
This is a question people ask me all the time, how do you lift a floorboard without completely destroying it? Over the years of working as a professional joiner, I have lifted a lot of floorboards and picked up a few tips and tricks. Either watch the video above or read on to find out…
With the cold days coming in fast, you may well be thinking of the best way to heat your garage, with electricity and gas prices at the moment everyone is looking for a good way to do it on a budget. So what is the cheapest way to heat a garage that also works? After…