There was a lot of measuring and re-measuring - a DIY mainstay - where a professional would have done this in a quarter of the time. Once the floor joists were in place we then had to install the ...

Understanding why these DIY fixes work gives you immediate solutions ... especially if there's a gap between the floorboards and the underlying joist. A shim is a thin piece of wood designed ...

A loft bed can open up valuable space in a room, and kids love them to boot. Here's how to DIY one of your own in an easy and ...

Or are you as clueless as the average Gen Z? According to a survey by Halfords, most young people are terrible at DIY. One in five aged between 18 and 27 don’t know what a spanner is ...

Another remarked: "Best DIY I've seen all year, it's stunning" while a third said: "Looks so expensive!! Love a DIY - you killed it".

What is the best overall DIY home security system? If you're looking to protect your family and home, you'll want to invest in a home security system. The downside is that many of these systems ...

Where necessary, the advice of a suitably competent person should be obtained. When working on domestic property electrical contractors are likely to encounter a variety of types of floor and ceiling ...

iFixit, however, sells a DIY replacement pack for £35 (including postage to my home in Scotland). It costs $30 in the US, and with shipping costs that comes to about $38. It's not a huge saving ...

ran into trouble. The package I received was quite nice, with the IRVM and the Mount bubble wrapped neatly. So, as I received the items, I left off like an excited child to my car, imagining all the ...

Skirting boards reduce squeaky floorboards by stabilising edges, filling gaps, and limiting movement. Ensuring proper ...