Creaking stairs are a very common occurrence because the majority of staircases up and down the UK are wooden. Over time some wooden parts of your staircase will move or warp creating a gap that moves when you put pressure on it. This will cause your staircase to move when … Read more
Over the years tile grout will lose its white colour and go brown, yellow or black. This is because water has become soaked into the tile grout and caused mould to grow. Depending on how far your tile grout has deteriorated will determine if you can successfully clean or have … Read more
With plasterboard being soft, especially when you knock it or accidentally throw a controller at it. Plasterboard breaks easily, so how do you repair and fix holes plasterboard? In this article, I will be explaining how you can repair a hole in your plasterboard in easy steps. Repairing a hole … Read more
Wall or wralplugs as they are known in the trade are plastic casings used to hold srews in various masonry walls. Wooden plugs were used before plastic was created or mass-produced. Plastic wall plugs are designed to stay put once hammered and screwed into them. Removing wall plugs can be … Read more
When attaching skirting boards to your wall there are a few methods and techniques you can use. First, you need to know which type of wall you are attaching to. You have two types of walls, the first is a stud wall or drywall. The second is a supporting wall … Read more
There are various concrete mix ratios for certain jobs around the home, in the garden on a public road. In this answer, we will reveal the best ratios for DIY jobs around the home and in the garden. You must get these ratios correct or you might find that your … Read more
Artex was and still is an easier way to cover your ceilings and walls that are not smooth enough for painting. Artex is very easy to apply with a brush or a tool designed to make patterns. Removing Artex is a time-consuming task that will need elbow grease and the … Read more
Yes, you should always seal your laminate flooring once it has been fitted. Sealing your floors will avoid moisture being sucked through the joints while protecting against scratches. Laminate flooring that has not been sealed against moisture will start to swell at the joins which will become noticeable after a … Read more
If you have a radiator that feels hot at the bottom and cold at the top then you need to bleed your radiator. Bleeding your radiator is a very simple DIY task, but you will need a radiator key. Once you have allowed the air to escape from your radiator … Read more
There are many ways to clean bricks on your house, in the garden and on the floor. Bricks are made of clay and blasted in a big kiln, so they are porous over time moss and algae will take hold and start to grow on the face of the bricks. … Read more