Maintaining drains isn't the most glamorous of chores - but we've got a video with Anthea Turner to help you out!
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Blocked toilet? Don't fear. Our expert is here to save the day. He'll help you save a fortune in plumbing fees!
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Today's Checkatrade expert is Wayne de Wet, independent multiple award winning painter and decorator. He runs us through DIY furniture painting.
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Today's Checkatrade expert is Dave Green, owner of Wesson Fencing who runs us through one of the most vital DIY skills you can learn- how to plaster a wall.
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Today's Checkatrade expert is Peter Vice, owner of Jonique bathrooms and kitchens who runs us through one of the most vital DIY skills you can learn- how to plaster a wall.
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A how-to DIY guide on fitting a dead lock to a door. Today’s Checkatrade expert is Ian Leah, from 999 Locks.
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Halloween is almost here and it is time to master the skill of carving a pumpkin or gourd. Carving can seem difficult but with our step-by-step DIY guide the process is made easy.
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See our guide on how to put up coving. Today’s Checkatrade expert is decorator Desmond Cass, owner of D Cass & Son.
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Tiles around a toilet are often the first to look old, cracked or discoloured but thankfully it is quick and simple to chip off the old tiles and install new ones. We show you how to tile around and behind existing sanitary fittings without having to remove the toilet.
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Cutting and fitting laminate flooring can be done by any keen DIYer and we caught up with equipment company Dremel to find out how. Follow this step-by-step guide.
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If you have just moved into a new home there are a few tips you need to know to ensure a smooth start. Follow these steps from the National House-Building Council to avoid home headaches down the track.
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VIDEO: Today’s expert is room stylist Diana Civil, she gives her top tips on how to clean and care for your flooring. This includes prevention, longevity and how to clean up spills.
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Choosing carpets is an important decision because you are stuck with the flooring for a long period of time. Carpets need to have longevity, suit your uses and look nice in the space without looking dated in two years time.
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VIDEO: Buying new flooring is quite a big investment and you don’t want to waste your money by getting the dimensions of your room space wrong. You can do this yourself, for a full run down watch our how-to guide below
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Today’s Checkatrade expert is Nick Underwood, owner of 1st Choice Improvements. He runs us though how to build a brick wall for the garden.
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VIDEO: Today’s expert is stylist Diana Civil and she is giving her top tips on how to choose the perfect floor for your home.
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Garden furniture goes through a lot of wear and tear during its life outdoors. But there are ways to care for it in order to extend the life of your furniture and even better its appearance.
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Today’s Checkatrade expert is Wayne De Wet, an independent painter and decorator who will soon be joining our HouseFixer.co.uk team for a regular column. He guides us through the DIY steps for painting kitchen cupboards.
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Today’s Checkatrade expert is Ian Leah, owner 999 Locks. He runs us through a step-by-step guide on how to fit a British Standard five-lever mortice deadlock
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Garden lighting on your deck is a great way to add an ambient touch to your outdoor area. It is also a functional addition allowing you to entertain outdoors even when it gets dark. We show you the process of installing lighting into a deck.
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Today’s Checkatrade expert is Dave Green, owner of Wesson Fencing and he runs us through how to put up a fence. A DIY step-by-step guide.
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Restore your old metal garden furniture in time for outdoor celebrations this summer. Old cast iron garden seats and tables don’t need to be thrown on the rubbish pile when they lose their colour or start to look aged. Restoring them is easy, follow our guide.
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Create an oasis for your guests when entertaining outdoors in an Arabian style tent.This is easy to do yourself and requires three main steps; creating the wooden support screen, the tent roof dressing and the exotic lanterns for inside.
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There is nothing more annoying and wasteful than a dripping tap but what most people don’t know is that they are usually very easy to fix. Follow this DIY guide and the drip, drip, drip will be no more.
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Radiators go through plenty of wear and tear often leaving them looking old and in need of a touch up. Painting a radiator to make it look new again is an easy DIY job for the weekend. Follow our simple DIY guide.
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