This year has been brilliant weather-wise in the UK. Lots of lovely sunshine and little rain. When the weather is this good we all want to get outside and make the most of our gardens and BBQ’s! However hot weather and no rain aren’t a good combination for your plants and lawns. If you’re not … Read more
If you’re like many of your neighbours, your front garden may be neglected. While UK homeowners once took pride in maintaining a lush front garden, many have decided to transform the space into a parking area instead. However, these gardens are making a comeback. There are plenty of people who will have the know-how to … Read more
Laying your own carpet can save you time and money. It is not very difficult – however using the right type of carpet grippers and positioning the grippers correctly is essential. You will also need a good quality utility blade to neatly trim the carpet to size. Interfloor is the only carpet gripper manufacturer in … Read more
Many of us have loft areas in our homes and it is often unused. Lofts are the space above our plasterboard ceilings where the supporting beams for the roof are. In most cases, these beams are untreated rough wood which doesn’t look great and also can give you some pretty nasty splinters! If you venture … Read more
Tiles are a wonderful material – hard wearing, they withstand damp, don’t stain, they are easy to clean and available in a huge range of colours and finishes. For all those reasons they are also hard to remove or cover so what do you do if you have an area of tiles that you hate? … Read more
You can’t just throw a waterproof or ski jacket in the wash. A normal wash cycle combined with washing detergent will damage or remove the waterproof coating. For that reason, many people put up with very dirty jackets or pay high prices for professional cleaning. First of all lots of dirt can reduce the waterproofing … Read more
You might be in the fortunate position of being able to downsize and free up some cash by moving, but for most of us, moving to a new house is a financial stretch. It’s not just that you’ve maxed out your mortgage capacity to its limit, there are all those add-ons, surveys, fees, utility bills … Read more
Whether you’ve been into for DIY for years or you are only just starting out, there’s nothing better than finding a solution that cuts down the time, energy, or expertise needed to pull off a job. There are hundreds of different tools out there most of which you probably haven’t even heard of let alone … Read more
To keep your house dry, warm, and free from mould, it is essential to keep it as watertight as possible. There are a few key areas where water can enter your house, and its important to understand what these areas are, and what checks you can perform to ensure everything is as it should be. … Read more
Which is the best solution for getting waste out of your home quickly? Maintaining a clean home can a challenge in a family household. Young families create a lot of waste which takes up a lot of space – especially if you are trying to sort rubbish into different types. You then need to dispose … Read more
Flooding a home with natural light instantly makes it appear larger. Natural light also has a positive psychological impact and it can make us feel healthier and boost our wellbeing. Below, you will find some practical tips and easy-to-apply techniques that will bring more light into your home and make the space feel brighter. Go … Read more
Is your kitchen looking tired and dated? Are you dreaming of a plush new bedroom? Or do you wish you could install a sparkling new bathroom? If you’re itching to update your home, but can’t afford to pay for an expensive refurbishment, then don’t let the cost put you off. With some smart shopping, a … Read more
Veneer used to be a dirty term – it usually signified something that was low quality and looked fake. However, over the last 20 years, materials and printing have moved on and it is now possible to use veneers to create hardwearing surfaces which are fast to achieve and incredibly cheap. Not only that but … Read more
My husband and I have recently bought a new flat. It is tidy with clean plastered walls the same laminate throughout – basically it’s a blank canvas. All very nice and tidy – but not very homely. It is a bit overwhelming for us, where do we start and how do we create something that … Read more
If you work as a builder, you might not deem your business to be public-facing in the same way as a retailer, for example. However, your work would still regularly bring you into contact with members of the public. For this reason, you should think carefully about how you can protect the public from your … Read more
Lauren O’Connor, from tool and safety equipment supplier Zoro, shares four hazards that it can be easy to overlook during DIY work around the home, and what you can do to avoid an accident or injury. If you’re a keen DIY hobbyist, then chances are you’ll think nothing of touching up some paint, staining wood, … Read more
With the summer finally here – this is the time of year to think about parties. There’s nothing like a house full of friends and kids, daft costumes, silly games with lovely smells wafting through the air. Even though the summer has now long gone, if we are lucky, we can still use and enjoy … Read more
Curtains do not look good or block heat and light if they are flat. As a result, curtains are usually 1.5 to 2.5 times wider than the space they are covering so that they can be pleated or gathered in some way. But how do you decide which sized curtain to buy or to get … Read more
Handles are everywhere in our homes. They are visible, obviously! so they have an impact on the look and feel of our homes. We don’t get to choose the handles on most of our furniture so we can end up with ones that we don’t particularly like or that don’t complement the design scheme of … Read more
Enjoy Gardening without injury – 7 Inexpensive Must-Have Accessories. Gardening is more than just an activity that results in the growth of a variety of plants, flowers, vegetables and fruits. It’s an instant stressbuster, mood lifter and a total body workout. Ample research indicates that gardening provides numerous physical, mental, emotional and physiological benefits to … Read more