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Home Improvements: Fitting bi-fold doors to separate areas of your home or making the outside feel like part of the inside
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Guide to methods and tips for maintaining and keeping stainless steel in kitchens clean and looking like new
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With a wide range blinds available for the home, we look at the options for French doors, odd shape windows, skylights and sliding doors considering their function and ease of installation
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How to clean and restore old stone floors or quarry tiles – a guide to rejuvenating an old floor which has been hidden away under old lino or other previous floor coverings. Cleaning and removing old glue, dirt and satins before sealing and ...
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A guide to restoring and renovating original cornice. With a little knowledge and some time you can repair your cornices and even replace sections
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Guide explaining how to create a photo wall as a feature in any room of the house – from the living room to the stairs or hallway, and even the downstairs cloakroom
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Quick guide to window and door furniture, how to change the fittings, and the benefits of installing insurance approved locks
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DIY guide to fitting a dog or cat door – we look at how to measure up and install the flap whether it is in a wood or pvc door or even cut into a wall.
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Guide to installing floating shelves where the brackets fixed to the wall are hidden from view. Shelves may be painted or natural wood, plastic or glass
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Hot tips for maximising use of space in the home include picking the right bed, considering a corner sofa or sofa bed for versatility as well as tackling kitchen storage
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Diy guide to french polishing from cleaning and filling to sanding and applying the polish to restore or re finish traditional furniture
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Diy Fix It guide to painting a garage floor shows you how to clean the floor, degrease to remove oil and chemicals, then apply a garage floor paint to protect the surface
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1001, the carpet and upholstery cleaning experts, is re-launching its revolutionary No Vac product range with a fresh new look in time for Spring Cleaning season.
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Guide to current trends in kitchen fashion – less functional more beautiful. Kitchens should incorporate social space and include high tech gadgets as well as natural colours and high gloss finishes.
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Guide showing how to make the most of a small bedroom by creating the illusion of space, choosing the right furniture including the bed and careful choice of soft furnishings and colours
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How to maximise space in wardrobes and de-clutter to organise and make room for all your clothes and shoes
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DIY jobs that can be done in less than an hour - from filling cracks and assembling flat pack furniture to putting up a shelf and fixing a leaking tap
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From kitchens to bathrooms and bedrooms to living areas we look at tips for making the most of the space available and ideas for storage solutions as well as advice on how to de-clutter
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Panel blinds or curtains provide an alternative to regular curtains, can be far cheaper than custom window dressing, and can suit problem windows. Diy Fix It explains how they work and the possibilities for a modern look
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Guide to getting that shine back on furniture which has deteriorated. From surface cleaners to scratch hiding and removal of water marks
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Spring clean ideas to declutter, clean lights soft furnishing and carpets as well as windows bathrooms kitchens and cupboards
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How to reduce and prevent the build up of limescale from hard water using water softeners filters and descalers
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How to protect your home from smoke and fire with tips on basic fire protection and prevention plus alarm and emergency escape routes
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Quick guide to putting up shelves and hanging pictures - getting the right fixings plugs and screws so that your DIY shelving or picture looks good and stays on the wall
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A look at the choices for recovering an old sofa or settee which is still sturdy but looking worn. Whether you buy a ready make cover, have a custom cover made, or simply use a throw, we explore the options for old furniture.
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Tile makeover guide explaining how to prepare prime and paint tiles by choosing the right materials and using the correct techniques plus options for adding transfers to the tiles
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How to maintain and repair wooden window frames - dealing with cracks, missing putty as well as replacing small sections of rotten timber before painting or varnishing
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Roller blinds for conservatory and othe rooms - looking at Roman pinoleum and pleated as well as home made and remote control blinds
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A front door creates a first impression about the home owner - we look at the things you can do to rejuvenate your door - door furniture from knobs and knockers to letter plates and door numbers as well as the colour and what it says about the ...
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A guide to transforming the stairs in your home looking at options for stair runners fixed in place with stair rods, as well as matting or paint to create a feature of the staircase
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Storage options for bedrooms looking at under bed solutions and built in or free-standing wardrobes plus ottomans chests and shelves
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Checking your home security before going on holiday gives peace of mind – lock windows and doors, hide luggage tags, use light timers plus many other tips for ensuring your home is safe and unlikely to be burgled
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Mending and repairing guide - from simple handiwork, woodwork and sewing skills you can salvage broken and worn items and save money at the same time
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Creating and making items from wool using a technique known as felting
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How to make best use of the space under the stairs – ideas range from cupboards and shelving to study, computer desk, wall units and storage for toys
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Anti-germ sealant and tile adhesive and grout from Evo-Stik kills germs and prevents black mould
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Problems with hard water furring up pipes with limescale can be solved by fitting a water softener. In this guide we look at the softeners available – salt free, ion exchange, magnetic, reverse osmosis as well as water filter options
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Tips and advice on how to get a complete room makeover done in just one weekend with some planning and preparation - from painting the walls and ceiling through to finishing the trims.
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Options, tips and ideas for televisions to make them into a design feature or hidden away. From cabinets to wall mounting behind a sliding painting, or reversible bookshelves hiding a media centre we look at the possibilities
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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
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Diy Fix It looks at some quick and easy winter diy jobs needed to keep your home warm and free from water and damp as the bad weather starts setting in for winter.
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