All aboard deck. Image:Thinkstock

Ask the expert: How to build a deck

Today's Checkatrade expert, Nick Underwood, takes you through the process of building a deck.

Fit new taps to spruce up your bathroom

Transform the bathroom with the right taps

If your bathroom is looking like it would benefit from a new lease of life but you haven't got the budget for a major overhaul, think about making small, inexpensive changes to freshen up the space, such as replacing the taps.

Garden furniture. Much nicer if it's still all in one piece at the end of the summer.

Video: Protecting your garden furniture

A bank holiday with the sun out. Who would have thought it eh? There's now no excuse whatsoever not to head out into your garden and get a bit of DIY done.

Don't let your pipes freeze

How to deal with a burst pipe

Icy weather and poor insulation of homes and pipes can result in a burst pipe, which, in turn, can cause damage to your property. If you discover a burst pipe, you need to act swiftly to minimise potential structural and electrical damage to your home.

When it comes to changing the lightbulb, you're on your own. Image:Kamino

Ask the expert: How to change a single cable light fitting

Electrician Andrew Penty talks us through changing a single cable light fitting.

A polytunnel in action.

How to build a polytunnel

For all of you green-fingered homeowners, a polytunnel is a non-permanent structure which is a more economical version of a greenhouse. Here's how to build one...

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What is the importance of insulating garden sheds and how do you do it?

The garden shed is an extremely important part of the garden as they will take caring for the green space a little more seriously. For instance it might house a very expensive lawn mower that needs to be protected along with the luxurious garden furniture - and they can even be used for a place to hide away Christmas and birthday presents from prying family members.

Ask the expert: How to unblock an outside drain

A blocked drain needn't be the terrifying task that it appears and can be dealt with

iDIY revolution gathers pace

More and more people are turning to Google for home improvement advice as the 'iDIY revolution' gains momentum.

Ask the expert: How to hang a curtain pole

Get your curtain in the wrong place and it's going to be quite a pain. We've got an expert on hand from Checkatrade to make sure that doesn't happen to you.

Ideal Home Show opens at Earls Court

The Ideal Home Show is open for the 105th time, bringing with it a mass of DIY inspiration for homeowners.

5 DIY tasks to get done over Easter

What are you planning to do over the Easter holiday this year? If you're like many Britons, you may well have something more productive in mind to do during your Easter break than go on holiday or simply do nothing - such as a spot of DIY.

Ask the expert: How to change a lock

Today’s Checkatrade expert is Ian Leah, 999 Locks. From a family run locksmith, he knows a thing or two about changing locks.

A simple guide to fitting a shower

Installing a new shower is a great way to give your bathroom - not to mention the rest of your home - a lift. Although you can hire a professional plumber to do this for you, it's a job that can be completed relatively easily by those with a decent level of DIY experience.

Homeowners plan bumper home improvement spend

Homeowners will spend on average £4,000 on home improvements this year, says a survey from Checkatrade.

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Natural tones spring trend

Plain is in for spring.

Forget bright and bold when redecorating your home as pale tones make a furnishings comeback. It seems spring may bring out colours in the garden but many home furnishing companies are offering a range of paler tones for customers.

How to make your home more energy efficient

Installing loft insulation will save you money on heating.

Taking action to improve your home’s energy efficiency will save you money and lead to a better lifestyle. With some simple changes your home will require less heating, cooling and have a better climate for day-to-day life. We show you how.