January 2011 Home & DIY Magazine
Contents
Beach House Décor
Beach and holiday inspired interior design tips and advice for creating a relaxing style to any room in your home
Colour Schemes
Deciding which colour to paint walls, ceilings and woodwork trims can be a daunting task. In this project we look at how to work with colour when decorating your home
Pain Free Picture Hanging
Diy Fix It reviews the Takker – a clever device for putting up picture hooks in plaster, plasterboard, wood or aerated concrete. A strong and simple wall hanging kit.
Natural Tiles
For any area of the home requiring a hard wearing floor, one of the best choices is natural tiles - we look at granite, marble, stone and slate to find out how they compare
Macerators
We look at how macerators work and how they can be installed in locations where a regular waste system would be impossible or impractical.
Smart Glass
High tech glass which can be clear or opaque at the touch of a button opens up new design ideas. More commonly used in offices, this material can add wow factor and style in a minamilist home
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Mouldy Sealant
Top tips and advice on replacing mouldy sealant in bathrooms and shower areas and a look at the new range of anti-mould and mould resistant sealants as well as how to remove and replace old silicone
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Gas or Electric
Diy Fix It quick guide to the choice of gas and electric for hobs and ovens when fitting a kitchen. We look at the advantages and disadvantages as well as the practicality for each
Painting
Tiles
Painting over old existing tiles is possible provided you use the right products and technique. This article shows you how and offers advice and tips for getting the paint to stick to the old tiles
Fabric Walls
We look at how to add interest, colour and design to a room as well as texture and depth by the use of fabric wallcoverings.
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Bump In The Night
Diy Fix It looks at the noises houses make and the likely causes with advice and tips - from creaking floors to old boilers.
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