People like the convenience and sense of space offered by open-plan properties. However, it does present problems about fire protection; it may mean needing to have a boxed-in staircase in certain properties, for example, in...
Author - Russell Brand
There is nothing more exciting than getting a new family addition; you may decide to buy a puppy from a breeder, or you may decide to rescue one from an animal shelter; wherever you decide to buy your new pooch, you will...
We have seen some incredibly strong winds over the last few weeks in the UK with both Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis affecting many parts of the country in the month of February. The damage has affected homes, buildings and the...
Having one radiator which isn’t hot is a common problem in houses, apartments and park homes. They can be a real nuisance. One thing which can help is to balance the radiator, but this is not something everyone knows how to do...
We have used wood to make furniture for centuries and it remains one of the most popular materials across the world. Each type of wood brings its own qualities and characteristics to your piece; therefore, it pays to think about...
After moving to a new home, you may want to spruce it up with a couple of improvements. Perhaps you want the patio fitted with new furniture or the walls given a fresh coat of paint. Maybe it’s the doors that you want to...
You will no doubt agree that brick is the material most used for external walls in most of the buildings across the nation. However, there is a type of cladding gaining in both popularity and availability – brick cladding...
One of the benefits of making your own clothes is the fact that you can make something and know that nobody else will have anything that is exactly the same. However, if you are new to making your own clothes then you may not...
The term “vintage style” is quite difficult to define, and many people have their own interpretation of what they consider to be a vintage look. While some people simply like to recreate the theme in their interior...
Joining metal has traditionally involved techniques like soldering or riveting, but for many DIYers – and indeed some professionals – these methods of fixing may seem somewhat daunting. No surprise then that in recent...
