Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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How to make a Roman blind – an easy guide to making a practical window treatment
Choose the perfect fabric for your room, then follow our easy step-by-step instructions to make your own Roman blind for your window
By Jennifer Drew
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Fake some floristry skills! Make your own fresh wreath with these DIY kits
Make your own gorgeous fresh wreath with these kits from Selfridges' in-house florist
By Amy Cutmore
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Make quick work of your next DIY project with a Bosch Sander now 42 per cent off on Amazon
No one enjoys sanding, but speed up the process with a Bosch sander
By Rebecca Knight
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Jay Blades reveals a common mistake people make when repairing home items
Jay Blades reveals to us what you shouldn't be doing when attempting DIY
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to give a sideboard an Art Deco makeover – get a glamorous look for less than £20
Add Gatsby glamour to a preloved piece of furniture
By Stephanie Durrant
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Little Greene has just launched upcycled paint range Re:mix
The upcycled collection of fan favourites has left us wondering which corner of our homes we can paint next
By Millie Hurst
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Frame a mirror in rope for beach-house chic
Give your home a Cornish feel with a simple round mirror framed in rope. Reminiscent of a ship’s porthole, it’s the ultimate nautical nod
By Ruth Farnsworth
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Sew a simple patchwork cushion in 3 easy steps
Try your hand at English hand-pieced patchwork and sew your own colourful cushion
By Heather Young
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7 ways to craft the perfect handmade wedding
Personalise your wedding day with these easy, DIY craft ideas
By Alice Humphrys
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How to make a decorative mirror
Follow Style at Home's step-by-step guide to making this fancy Rococo-style mirror frame
By Catherine Law
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How to make a Christmas fairy
Get creative this Christmas and make Style at Home's pretty tree-top fairy
By Catherine Law
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DIY enthusiast proves how painting a UPVC door can transform homes – and it only cost £10
A simple splash of paint can make all the difference when it comes to an ugly front door
By Tamara Kelly
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Skip the gym and burn off the calories with these DIY jobs
The DIY jobs that burn the most calories revealed
By Rebecca Knight
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The Range Boston mirror hack fans are going crazy for on social media
Create a statement on walls for less than £3.50 per mirror - 7K people are already fans!
By Stephanie Durrant
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Best bank holiday sales: 60% off furniture at Wayfair, 30% off at Marks and Spencer and much more
Are you ready to make the most of the sales this coming bank holiday weekend? Whether you're looking to buy new furniture or tackle a decorating project - don't miss our selection of the best sales to help you save this weekend.
By Heather Young
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7 DIY ways to cosy up your home
Instant ways to make your home feel warm and welcoming
By Kate Selvaratnam
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The best DIY painting tip revealed – to change the way we decorate our homes forever
So simple, yet SO brilliant
By Tamara Kelly
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How to cover a drum lampshade
Take a look at Country Homes and Interiors simple instructions for covering a drum lampshade with fabric
By Sara Bird
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Amazon Home Services launches in the UK today
Amazon has just announced the launch of its Home Services here in the UK. Basically you can now book professional tradespeople for all your DIY needs, at the click of a button
By Heather Young
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Green skirting boards hidden behind the sofa and a rug to hide a multitude of sins...what's your guilty decorating secret?
We may be interior design experts, but behind every closed door is a decorating secret or two...
By Heather Young
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How to make a DIY bargello wall hanging – this on-trend wool tapestry is so simple
Tap into the grandmillenial trend with Hobbycraft's colourful needlepoint project
By Stephanie Durrant
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Inexpensive revamps for things you already own
Get on a mission to recondition: Take your junk-shop finds or jaded favourites and take them from old to new in no time at all
By Rachel Homer
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Things you’ll only know if you shop at B&Q
It's so much more than just your average DIY store
By Rebecca Knight
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How to make African motifs work in an urban home
The African continent is filled with gorgeous tribal prints and patterns so here's how to make these motifsat home in your modern house
By Heather Young
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Homebase DIY and garden buys will soon be available to buy in Tescos
Pick up everything you need for your next renovation project with your weekly shop
By Rebecca Knight
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DIY design: Forget upcycling, we've found a handy kit that lets you construct your own furniture
Can't afford your dream kitchen table? Well, with a bit of elbow grease, now you can make your own
By Kate Selvaratnam
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Prep for Bank Holiday DIY in 5 easy steps
Make Bank Holiday DIY a breeze with our top tips
By Amy Hodge