Category: Tips and advice
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Scots DIYers urged to take care over the Easter break
Handy householders in Scotland are being urged to take care when carrying out home or garden projects over the Easter break in a safety message promoted by the nation’s health service.
Tagged as: DIY safety
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10 great DIY tips… for women, and for men too
Here’s something we’ve enjoyed reading today – 10 great DIY tips for women who’d like to be more handy around the house.
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Star Trek geek creates air-powered bedroom door
Remember that iconic bit in Star Trek where someone walked onto the bridge of the Starship Enterprise and the doors slid open in a whoosh of air? An American DIY enthusiast has recreated the effect in his own bedroom – and now you can too.
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Winter-proofing your home with Wickes
If you’re concerned about the onset of winter, and the effect it will have on your home and its heating bills, then we’d like to point you in the direction of two helpful online guides from DIY giant Wickes.
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How to build DIY confidence
If you’d like to do more DIY tasks, but lack confidence, start small – that’s the advice from a home improvement expert.
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Older people warned to avoid doorstep home improvement scams
A seasonal campaign aims to raise awareness among older and vulnerable people about doorstep scammers offering fraudulent home improvement deals.
Tagged as: DIY advice
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Do you procrastinate over DIY projects?
Have you ever put off a DIY project? If the answer is yes, then join the club – it’s something that all of us can identify with. If your answer is no, and your conscience doesn’t prick you for saying that, then please share your secret.
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Free DIY ebooks from Uniroyal Tyres
Looking for some DIY help and advice? US tyre company Uniroyal Tyres has a series of free downloadable ebooks on its website covering topics like decorating, home improvement and home maintenance.
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Autumn energy-efficient essentials from Nigel’s Eco Store
If your home is starting to feel a bit chilly, take a tip from green retailer Nigel’s Eco Store and delay turning on the heating by banishing draughts, getting snug in bed, and conserving heat.
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Get David Snell’s tips on self-build and renovation
How would you fancy moving 35 times in 39 years of marriage, self-building or renovating 12 houses as you went?