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  • Green lush lawn in newly landscaped garden

    How to level a yard – fix a bumpy lawn or sloped garden yourself

    Landscaping your plot? Find out how to level a yard and lawn – by hand or not – to make more of your space.

  • two chairs and a sofa in a grey room

    This is the gray paint that goes with everything, according to a Farrow & Ball color curator

    A color expert says this neutral will work in harmony with any other color

  • Installing outdoor porcelain tiles DIY

    How to install outdoor tile

    Lay porcelain or install another type of outdoor tile DIY to create a dreamy patio on a budget

  • Prepping wooden side table piece of furniture for painting

    How to prepare furniture for painting

    DIY pro, Jasmine Gurney, shares how to prepare furniture for painting properly and what not to do if you want a flawless finish.

  • large wooden dining table in contemporary space

    How to remove varnish from wood furniture

    Strip furniture as part of your next upcycling project with our step-by-step guide to removing varnish

  • tiled brick fireplace in a dining room

    How to tile over a brick fireplace – An inexpensive DIY job with dramatic results

    DIY influencer Jo Lemos shares his method for how to tile over a brick fireplace wall, plus tips and advice he learned along the way.

  • Blue painted fridge with clouds

    This statement DIY fridge hack is trending on TikTok

    TikToker's are giving their fridges a budget update with this smart hack

  • a home gym with punching bag, weights and excersie equipment - NW3 Interiors

    DIY home gyms we love and how to recreate them

    DIY home gyms are on the rise with more of us working from home post-pandemic. We've rounded up our favorites to take inspiration from.

  • Pretty spring florals and twisted candles in pastel hues.

    How to make twisted candles – TikTok's must-have candle style

    Twisted candles are flaming 'hot' right now. Get in the know and glow with our simple DIY guide.

  • A look at repairing and maintaining different roofs

    How to repair an old roof

    A poorly maintained roof can result in serious damage to the rest of your house, so make it top priority and follow this expert advice on spotting and fixing problems

  • Tools on yellow background

    5 must-have DIY tools and how to use them properly

    A level, measuring tape, combi drill are just some of the essentials to include in your home tool kit. Check off these 5 must-have DIY tools and learn how to use them properly.

  • A mesh dog gate with grey frame in a living room

    6 dog gate ideas – DIY picks and more for a practical and stylish pet barrier

    Dog gates can be functional, without sacrificing your home's style. DIY yours out of wood or install a shop-bought option to keep pets in check.

  • A trio of DIY coffee bars with black and white DIY corner roundel

    10 DIY coffee bar ideas to brew up a ton of inspiration

    These DIY coffee bar ideas will save you money and help you quit your chain store-bought caffeine addiction

  • A pallet coffee table with metal hairpin legs with two black chairs in background

    Pallet coffee table ideas – 11 ways to flip wooden crates into furniture

    Want to make a pallet coffee table out of shipping pallets? It's easier than you think and looks great both indoors and out

  • Installing a dishwasher DIY step-by-step

    How to install a dishwasher – a straightforward DIY

    Mixing plumbing and electricity seems intimidating, but installing a dishwasher yourself is actually a straightforward DIY job.

  • black and white painted wall

    Concrete yard is unrecognizable after a geometric garden wall makeover

    You would never believe this Mediterranean style yard, was once a blank concrete block

  •  Mustard Velvet 3 Seater Sofa in a modern industrial style living room - Swyft

    How to reupholster a couch in 6 easy steps

    Need to know how to reupholster a couch? If you have an old couch that's in need of a revive, reupholstering is easier than you think.

  • A before and after of Jessica Grizzle's DIY upholstered scalloped headboard in bedroom

    DIY upholstered scalloped headboard – 6 simple steps

    Design and create your own DIY upholstered scalloped headboard for a beautiful design statement that's quick to pull together and easy on the budget.

  • bathroom with a terrazzo tiled shower, organic shaped mirror and matt black hardware

    How to find wall studs – 3 simple ways

    Knowing how to find wall studs is a must for many DIY jobs. If you need to hang a mirror, mount a TV or do anything else wall-related, try one of these 3 simple ways to mark up studs behind plasterboard or masonry walls.

  • A light-colored living room with L-shaped sofa with dining table

    How much does it cost to reupholster a couch?

    Repair or replace? Once you know the cost to reupholster a couch you can decide whether or not to salvage your sofa.

  • A bright living room with long dark radiator

    Radiators cold at the bottom? How to fix them according to experts

    Are you radiators cold at the bottom? Experts explain what causes this common heating problem and how to fix it

  • Dobbies Christmas succulent wreath

    How to make a succulent wreath for Christmas – a lovely living design

    Spruce up your front of house or mantel with a festive, alpine-filled succulent wreath design. A lovely living DIY wreath alternative.

  • Christmas table centerpiece with foliage, red roses, dried fruit, baubles on table and candlestick

    How to make a Christmas centerpiece with red roses – simple and sure to wow guests

    Our step-by-step on how to make this Christmas table centerpiece will give your festive table the most perfect focal point.

  • Bleeding old radiator with a key

    How to bleed a radiator in 5 simple steps

    Learn how to bleed a radiator yourself to get rid of cold spots and annoying gurgling – whether you have the bleed key or not.

  • Using drills and different drill bits

    How to use a drill like a pro – master all your DIY projects

    The only Combi drill 101 you'll ever need

  • how to lay decking

    How to lay decking – plan and build a DIY ground level construction yourself

    Learn how to lay ground level decking in your yard plus, what to consider when building a raised deck yourself.

  • How to wallpaper

    How to hang wallpaper in 10 steps

    Once you know how to hang wallpaper, you'll be able to freshen up every room in the house. The easiest way to DIY is to use the paste-the-wall method, according to experts.

  • DIY ceramic vases on table with olive branches, more pots and a frame

    DIY vases – 4 easy ways to get a designer look (for about $40)

    These easy DIY vases will help you make four different aged pottery pieces for flowers – for way less than the real deal...

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