If you have ever set posts then you will have no doubt seen, or been told about, postcrete. But what exactly is postcrete? and how does it differ from good old concrete? Well, I have done all the research possible and have outlined all the differences below, so let’s get stuck in! Postcrete Vs Concrete…
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…
Corded drills have a lot of advantages over cordless drills if you don’t need to be mobile. They are cheaper, more powerful and don’t need to be charged, and that’s before we even talk about batteries degrading over time. But as a DIYer, which is the best corded drill for home use? Well luckily for…
When it comes to drilling into masonry you need the right tool for the job, and not every drill will be up to it. There are a few different types of drills that can drill through masonry, mainly a combi drill with a hammer mode, an SDS drill, and a professional level demolition hammer (although…
Stanley FATMAX might not be the first name you think of when thinking of branded powertools, however, they have a large range of great tools. They have a serious heritage in the power tool game, Stanley is part of Stanley Black & Decker Inc. From the name, you will know already that these tools are…
Choosing a drill is no easy task, there are so many manufacturers that make very similar tools. Then even when you have chosen a manufacturer they have tons of different models, so how do you choose one? Well luckily for you I happen to be a bit of a Makita aficionado, having used the teal…
Just choosing a drill brand is a mammoth task these days with so many manufacturers competing together, but luckily for you, you’ve made that decision and have decided on DeWALT (great choice btw!). Even so, now choosing a model for home use is not simple. DeWALT in particular have a huge range of models with…
If you are interested in the sustainability of your building materials then one key thing to consider with wooden products is how long it takes the wood to grow. This can be a particularly troublesome query to answer when it comes to plywood as plywood is not one defined type of wood. So the answer…
If you have ever painted anything with white gloss then you will have undoubtedly been infuriated when it starts to yellow. But why does gloss paint yellow over the years, and can you do anything to stop it? Well, let’s find out! Why does gloss yellow? Oil-based gloss has always had a habit of yellowing,…
Well, the only quick answer to this is that plywood can be any wood. Rather than being made from one specific type of wood, plywood is rather a method of construction and many different species of wood are turned into plywood. So what is plywood then? Plywood is created from thin sheets of wood glued…
Birch plywood is exactly what it sounds like, plywood made from thin layers of birch wood. It is very popular for furniture construction due to its clean, modern finish. Unlike cheaper plywoods, birch plywood has a very nice finish, which can just be finished with a clear sealer. Why would you choose birch plywood? There…
Gloss is a popular paint available in a wide range of colours, so it is only normal that you will have considered it for many different uses, including outside. But can it work? Well, there is only one true way to know, test it! So I got some gloss, lots of different wood samples, painted…
Cleaning gloss off a paintbrush can be a nightmare if you don’t have the right products, with the correct products though it is an absolute breeze. in this quick guide, I will show you how to do it step by step. Oil or Water Based Gloss If you expect that all gloss is oil-based you…
A DIY book can be an essential tool in your home improvement arsenal. The big ones come with tons of useful tips and tricks and if you’re anything like me you will find yourself digging them out time and time again for all those jobs you’ve never attempted before. But with so many on the…
Maybe you’re fed up with how your satin door looks, or perhaps your satin skirting just can’t help but show up every muck mark. So you have decided to gloss over the satin, but is this possible? And if so how do I do it, what steps do I need to take? Well worry not,…
Cleaning up paintbrushes can be a real pain, especially if you have been using oil-based paint. Because of this, purpose-made brush cleaners exist. But how good are they? and how do you use paintbrush cleaner? This is the cleaner I am using for this test. This paintbrush cleaner is a thin solvent-based liquid that removes…