Moving house can be an exciting new chapter, but it also comes with the challenge of transporting all your belongings safely and efficiently. While hiring professional movers is convenient, a DIY house removal can save you a significant amount of money—especially if you have the right tools and strategies. In this guide, we’ll take you through the essential steps to ensure your … [Read more...] about DIY House Removals: How to Move Like a Pro and Save Money
Buying timber
Why Quality Timber Matters When it comes to DIY and construction projects, the quality of your timber can make or break the outcome. Using high-quality timber ensures that your project will be durable, long-lasting, and resistant to wear and tear over time. Inferior wood may lead to warping, cracking, or even structural failure, which could mean costly repairs or … [Read more...] about Buying timber
Do You Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels in the UK?
No, you do not require planning permission when adding solar panels to your home, unlike something like loft conversions or an extension over the garage which would certainly require planning permission. Installing solar panels on your home is an excellent way to reduce energy bills and decrease your carbon footprint. With the growing popularity of renewable energy, many … [Read more...] about Do You Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels in the UK?
DIY Gardening: Why Eyewear is Essential
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels When it comes to gardening trends, the ‘grow your own’ movement is seeing remarkable growth, with some 30 million gardeners across the UK looking to green their grey, urban areas. People are happy to cultivate their own gardens to help the environment and save on expenses in the long run. It’s not difficult to start a DIY garden, but … [Read more...] about DIY Gardening: Why Eyewear is Essential
How to Achieve Scandinavian Bathroom Decor (7 Essential Tips)
Bathroom design trends come and go, but there are some classic choices that remain the same. And the Scandinavian bathrooms are one such design concept that is inspired by Nordic countries Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. It became popular in the 1950s and has remained in style ever since. Minimalist aesthetics, simplicity, functionality, and a deep … [Read more...] about How to Achieve Scandinavian Bathroom Decor (7 Essential Tips)
Creative Ways To Make Your Home Look Rich
Photo credit: Evelyn Paris The above photo depicts a lovely home on a lake with trees. Achieving the look of a luxury home doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact, according to professional interior designers, many of the top 'luxury upgrades' for homes are affordable DIY projects. Below we will share ideas to help you with your home decor projects. We also encourage you … [Read more...] about Creative Ways To Make Your Home Look Rich
The Rising Cost of Living in the UK Fuels a DIY Boom
In recent years, the United Kingdom has been experiencing an inflationary trend that has resulted in a steep increase in the cost of living (See: dealing with inflation). This escalation has significantly affected various sectors, including the realm of home maintenance and improvement. An unforeseen consequence of this economic pressure has been a burgeoning surge in … [Read more...] about The Rising Cost of Living in the UK Fuels a DIY Boom
DIY Health & Safety
DIY enthusiasts often embark on creative and ambitious projects, transforming ideas into reality. However, as engaging as these activities are, they often involve tools and procedures that can pose risks to one's health and safety. Therefore, it's crucial for DIY hobbyists to take precautions to minimise accidents and prevent harm. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment … [Read more...] about DIY Health & Safety
The Best 5 Workbenches
For everything, there is a purpose, and the kitchen table you've been using as a workbench for the past year is done being your workbench. The kitchen table is for eating, not tinkering. Hey, there's no shame in it. We've all had to use it for unintended purposes. But it's time to change this habit. Your craft is evolving and so are you. Pick up your things, look at … [Read more...] about The Best 5 Workbenches
DIY Climbing Frame Ideas
If you are a DIY fan, then you'll love this one! We've written about creating your own indoor soft play room and now, with the right materials and a well-thought-out plan, you can make your own climbing frame, either indoors or outdoors. Here are two simple DIY climbing frame ideas to get those DIY juices flowing. *The steps included in this article are simply to give you … [Read more...] about DIY Climbing Frame Ideas
The Best 5 Cordless Drills
A good power drill is an essential instrument to any DIY tool collection. It can be overwhelming scrolling through hundreds of adverts, and you can easily find yourself stuck on what kind of drill to buy. But the days of tripping over hazardous cables and trailing extension cords through the house and across the yard are long gone. If you already own other cordless tools, it … [Read more...] about The Best 5 Cordless Drills
Lawn Aeration 101
If you're a lawn care fanatic—or just like to make your lawn look good—you probably already know that proper lawn care requires many different things each season. You don't want to plant new grass seed or sod in the fall or beginning of winter. You also don't want to put fertiliser on at the wrong time of the year and miss out on its benefits. Helping your lawn grow … [Read more...] about Lawn Aeration 101
Is DIY Ear Wax Removal Worth A Try?
Lockdown has made it extremely difficult for people to visit GP surgeries and clinics for very routine procedures. Even as lockdown eases and clinics begin welcoming patients again, people are still apprehensive about venturing out. This has led to many thousands of people going untreated for things that they would normally have had sorted much quicker. Routine procedures such … [Read more...] about Is DIY Ear Wax Removal Worth A Try?