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Diy Fix It compares plain white bathroom suites at three of the big stores. There are many great designs but the cost of a budget bathroom varies. See how they rated and which is our Winner of the Best Budget Bathroom Suite
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Diy Fix It tries out the new Bosch All Rounder - a multi tool which proves to be a very handy addition to the toolbox and makes light work of awkward cuts particularly of in situ items
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Help and advice for choosing between the many different typs of floor and wall tiles – from ceramic porcelain and glass to quarry and stone tiles plus, a tips on application and suitability
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Tips for getting rid of rubbish using Hippobags as an alternative to hiring a skip. De-cluttering and clearing out junk - from garden waste to an old complete bathroom suite
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Driveway suffering common problems of potholes and faded tarmac completely refurbished for a delighted Hertfordshire competition winner
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Essential DIY toolkit - Guide to the tools needed for a basic toolbox allowing you to carry out all those jobs around the house
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Diy Fix It looks at both mast and roof mounted wind turbines allowing you to generate your own electricity and even sell excess energy back to the grid
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Plaster plug provides a permanent quick and easy way to patch holes in walls with less mess and complication than traditional repair methods
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Frog tape range of multi-surface masking tape for use on painted emulsion walls, wood trim, glass and metal with paint block technology to prevent paint seeping under edges
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No longer such a luxury, automated garage doors and gates are widely available. Diy Fix It looks at the systems, options and costs
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Guide to hinges, the types available and their uses. From door hinges to piano hinges and casement to parliament hinges.
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A guide to hiring a skip or rubbish container for disposing of waste. From choosing the correct skip size to permits and safety, we look at how to hire a skip responsibly and with minimum hassle
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Laser levels can be used on a wide range of projects improving accuracy and making the setting out process quicker and easier. This guide looks at the different types of laser level as well as their uses.
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Guide to eco-friendly glass worktops made almost entirely from recycled glass - available in a wide range of colours, they can be matt or polished, have shaped edges, and even in built drainage grooves
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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.
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Drilling into a pipe or electric cable can lead to serious consequences as well as expensive repairs. We look at how to avoid these mistakes by using on of a range of cable and pipe detectors
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A home office and studio from B&Q is our product of the month. Subject to planning restrictions this garden building is said to be an easy DIY build and includes maintenance free roof, full length glazed units, double skinned walls, insulated ...
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With storage being a problem in most houses, practical yet attractive storage solutions are always welcome. We loved these banana leaf baskets at only £12 for two
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Keeping pigs can be fun and rewarding. It’s made even easier with this purpose built wooden structure – the timber building is double lined with an inner skin of plywood and an outer skin of tongue and groove fully sustainable timber.
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Diy Fix It product of the month is the OWL Wireless Electricity Monitor from B&Q which helps home owners save money and understand more about the energy consumption of appliances
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Diyfixit product of the month is the soft close toilet seat from Wickes which will keep everyone happy.
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This bathroom in a box comes with everything you need except the bath and makes choosing compatible toilet basin taps and waste easy. The kit includes DIY instructions making it perfect of do it yourself installation
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Marking out straight and level lines has never been easier. Whether you’re masking up an area for painting, setting out tiling, or simply hanging a picture, there’s a new product on the market that makes the job a whole lot easier.
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A quick introduction and guide to the options for installing a roof window to provide light and means of escape for a loft or attic room.
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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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Guide to solar tubes used to channel daylight into rooms in the home allowing sunlight to improve natural lighting. Solar tubes capture light via a lens mounted on the outside of a building and feed this along a reflective tube to the desired loc ...
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Guide to hanging pictures and canvas prints using the Takker. This simple solution requires no nails or hammers and is quick and easy to use
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Advice on hiring tools, power tools and equipment for home improvement and diy projects. Whether it's best to hire or buy and how much it will cost plus tips on protecting yourself with safety equipment and insurance.
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DIY Fix It guide to the essential toolbox lists the basics that should be in any set as well as some of the less obvious tools and equipment - ranging from basic tools to power tools as well as hardware and those extra bits and pieces
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Diy and home improvement tools and equipment for women to meet a growing market and how the tools differ from those designed for men
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An innovative solution to the problem of overspray when spray painting fence panels. The system includes protection for concrete posts as well as a top screen
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Installing UPVC cladding fascias and soffits is a low maintenance solution compared to traditional timber sections. This guide explains the options and how the sections are used to finish the roof detail of your home.
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How Wallrock Thermal Liner can help you keep your home warm and REDUCE your energy bills. It’s proven to reduce room warm uptime by up to 65% which equates to a massive 36% worth of energy saved!
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A guide to water softeners explaining how they work and what the options are if you live in a hard water area which can result in lime scale deposits building up in appliances and pipe work.
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The ultimate boy’s toy is an innovative power tool that features a special corkscrew attachment as well as 10 different screw driver bits
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Guide to wood treatment spray equipment which can make application quicker and easier. We look at the options as well as the additional work involved in cleaning equipment and masking up areas to protect from overspray.
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