Staining your wood floor - tips to get you started

Staining your wood floor - tips to get you started

When you decide to get wooden flooring in your home, you need to remember that there are jobs involved in installing and looking after this type of covering. One of these is staining your wooden floor - for some tips on learning how to do this, read on.

DIY maintennace

National Maintenance Week 2012

Now in its 11th year, the annual National Maintenance Week- running from 23-30 November- brings practical and straightforward advice on maintenance and repairs to property renovators nationwide.

Solid wood vs engineered wood flooring

Solid wood vs engineered wood flooring

If you've decided to get wooden floors in your house, you may think that this is the end of the decisions you have to make. However, there are many things to think about before you can install your new flooring, including whether you opt for engineered or solid wood covering.

Michael Holmes at the Homebuild and Renovation show.

Northern Homebuilding and Renovating Show

The Northern Homebuilding and Renovating Show kicks off on November 2 in North Yorkshire. The popular show is held at the Harrogate International Centre and runs until November 4. We have 20 pairs of tickets to giveaway for entrance to the show.

3 DIY jobs for the garden

3 DIY jobs for the garden

When you own a house there are always DIY jobs to be done, even before you begin thinking about renovating. As well as inside the property, you'll also find odd jobs to do around the garden.

A guide to choosing the best types of wooden flooring

A guide to choosing the best types of wooden flooring

Once you have decided to install wooden floors in your home, it is time to think about what type of surface you should opt for. You may be surprised to find out how many types of wooden floors are available, so read this guide if you want help in narrowing down your choices.

Redecorate your home without spending a fortune

Redecorate your home without spending a fortune

Redecorating is something many people long to do, as it enables you to spruce up your home and add a new lease of life to your furnishings. While you might be put off by the cost of renovating, you needn't be - here are some tips on improving your property without breaking the bank.

Top tips on finding tool hire companies

Most of us consider ourselves to be a dab hand at DIY jobs and we like to have a go at fixing something when it suddenly and unexpectedly breaks. But, for the majority of people, the extent of our handy skills ends at redecorating and hanging up pictures, and therefore we don't often have all the equipment required for those bigger jobs.

Tips on fitting door handles

Finding cotemporary door handles is only the beginning when it comes to refitting your home with stylish levers or knobs as, once you have bought the items, you will then have to learn how to install them. Read on to find out how.

Don’t be a DIY daredevil this long weekend

It is estimated that 8.4 million people will spend the long weekend completing a DIY project. According to Santander, bank holidays provide the perfect time for Brits to tackle their to-do list at home.

How to get your home in line with your finances

Budgeting for your mortgage repayments, heating your home, paying the water bill, keeping on top of electricity costs, paying for the phone/internet: these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to taking care of all your household costs every month.

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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.