December 2010 Home & DIY Magazine
Contents
Planning Application
How to make a planning application and the documents and drawings that will be required. Rules vary for conservation areas and listed buildings but there is help available on the planning portal website and at your local planning office
Fifties Kitsch
How to create the style and design of the 1950’s for your home – with florals pinks and blues, plastics and formica, metal furniture legs, as well as a huge range of appliances from refrigerators and washing machines, to ovens and even dishwashers
Perfect Kitchen Layout
A practical guide to creating the best layout for your kitchen with tips on where to position the sink, dishwasher, cooker and hob as well as allowing worktop areas for serving and space for table or breakfast bar
Track Lighting
A look at track lighting systems to give an alternative to pendant lamps and a more flexible light source. For a more industrial or minimalist style there are low voltage tram wire lighting solutions.
Positioning Radiators
The position of a radiator can affect the heat and warmth of a room. Whether they should be mounted beneath windows or on internal walls, we explore the for locating radiators to maximum effect.
Woodworm
Guide to woodworm and how to recognise from the small holes in wood and dust from active infestation – options for treatment and eradication to prevent further damage and when to call an expert.
DIY Fitted Wardrobes
Tips and ideas for building a simple wardrobe with sliding doors across an alcove or part of a wall by adding an end panel. Shelving systems comprising rails and brackets can offer the most flexible interior and storage
What do you get the man who has everything?
The ultimate boy’s toy is an innovative power tool that features a special corkscrew attachment as well as 10 different screw driver bits.
Window
Film
Applying window film can add privacy whilst still allowing light through. From simple etched glass or frosted effect through to patterned and custom designs, window film is simple to apply and cheaper than replacement glass
Garden Gazebos
A quick guide to collapsible gazebos for the garden – the frame and canopy provide shelter and more usable outdoor space.
Fence Protection
An innovative solution to the problem of overspray when spray painting fence panels.
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