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This was a long-awaited project that we can finally say is complete, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome! Originally built in 1926, our litt ...

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Our study was old, dark and dated. So I decided to dismantle the old one, brighten up the area and make a desk and a huge Wall Art creation! Now it' ...

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Someone had discarded this solid wood kids table & chairs. It was varnished wood that was quite orange in colour. A light sanding was done all over. P ...

Finding My Feet

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We have a long entryway, since the time we moved in, the wall right at the entry, felt long and empty. Being entry way we wanted to do something speci ...

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Hi, recently purchased an 1890’s rural home with rising damp. It is double brick with a veranda around external wall. It also appears to have slate ...

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I'm someone who doesn't have a lot of home maintenance knowledge. I put the pictures into Google Lens to find similar instances online and the results ...

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Hi all, I thought it may he good to have a feed where we could share any tips and tricks to do with any of the Grid Connect Range being Arlec, Deta, V ...

Cultivating a Following

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What's the best drill bit to drill a 5mm hole into the 15mm-thick side of a vitreous china WC (toilet tank) or toilet tank cover. Once drilled, I'll i ...

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I had these small off cut timber boards that were destined for firewood. I was going to make chopping boards out of them, however, I wasn’t sure of th ...

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Hi DIY Brains-trust! I am looking to build a desk. Now I have measured the areas, I have jotted down what things I will need to complete this task jus ...

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I've got a digital meat thermometer and I need to unscrew the back to put in the battery, however the screw on the back won't unscrew. The screw is ti ...

Finding My Feet

Hi, I have recently started looking at fixing the underfloor of my house to stop the debris getting in and having to clear it out all the time, then i ...

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Depending on how bad the mortar stains are, I suggest trying standard cleaning methods first with water and detergent in combination with a scrub bru ...

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For very light scratches on a timber floor, you might like to first try just a standard Mop and Glow Floor Cleaner. It's a cleaner and polish combin ...

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Meet the community

Meet Ben, barbecue connoisseur

Barbecue has long been a national pastime, but Ben is part of a growing tribe cooking huge slabs of meat "low and slow". Ben is also passionate about sharing his experience. "I love to share what I know and learn from others."
Meet Meg, who runs D.I.Y. classes for women

From teaching ballet to working on a mine, Meg is game for anything. Meg now teaches woodworking and power tool skills. "The mission is to empower women by providing them with the opportunity to gain skills and confidence."
Meet Jess, a Mum that loves to get creative

Jess has loved being creative since she was young. “As I’ve grown, built a house and started a family, I’ve developed more of a passion for it. I’ve learnt more skills and now use them in bigger projects around our home.”