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DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Make your own hamper with a little help from Wilko
The shopping emporium has everything to make affordable thoughtful gifts this year
By Tamara Kelly
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8 ideas that will inspire you to be a braver decorator
Step out of your comfort zone and try a bolder look in your home
By Sophie Payne
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Top 10 most satisfying DIY jobs to keep yourself busy during lockdown revealed
How many will you be doing this weekend?
By Rebecca Knight
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3 easy craft ideas using buttons
Create your own accessories that cost nothing – just use buttons and have fun making wall art, napkin rings and more
By Jennifer Drew
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How to transform your walls with panelling
Give your walls a traditional-style makeover without having to replaster with our guide to wood panelling
By Emily Pointer
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Want to learn how to crochet?
Get crafty at the Country Homes & Interiors Crochet Club and give to a good cause at the same time
By Stephanie Hendries
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Get crafty with a creative event near you!
If your new year resolution is to be a bit more creative - whether you're a seasoned craft pro or a novice maker - we have the show for you
By Heather Young
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Denim decorating: 6 jeanius ways to use the fashion staple in your home
Sandblasted, bleached and even doubled up – how to use the ultimate utility fabric in soft furnishings and upholstery
By Heather Young
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Thinking outside the box! The DIY fireplace made to hang Christmas decorations
Thinking outside the box! You'd never guess this fireplace is made out of recycled boxes
By Tamara Kelly
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How to make rainbow bunting – perfect for Pride or simply to brighten your home
Celebrate Pride month with Hobbycraft's macrame rainbow garland
By Stephanie Durrant
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10 common tiling mistakes that can be costly – and how to avoid them
Don't make these common mistakes when buying, laying and finishing tiling any room
By Tamara Kelly
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Lidl has nailed it with this alternative DIY advent calendar!
Forget chocolates, candles and gin for this year's countdown...
By Tamara Kelly
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How to paint a scalloped wall - creating a fun feature wall
With over 1,100 posts tagged #scallopwall on Instagram, this new trend is a quick way to liven up a plain wall with paint
By Stephanie Durrant
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See how this savvy Instagrammer created a stylish radiator cover using pre-cut panels
You'll be wanting to try this DIY hack for yourself
By Laurie Davidson
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Next launches new speedy build-your-own range
New Next To No Time range from retailer Next sees company’s first flat-pack furniture offering
By Kate Selvaratnam
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The ingenious tape measure hack that Instagram is calling 'mind-blowing'
We can't believe we didn't already know this!! It's a game-changer for DIY fans
By Rebecca Knight
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How to hang a wall mirror – on a brick wall or drywall
How to hang a wall mirror successfully isn't all about the positioning. Follow our step by step to nail hanging a mirror safely and without a hitch.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Don't try this at home! Five projects you shouldn't try to DIY – unless you're a professional
Did you know that DIY electrics could impact the sale of your home later on?
By Ruth Doherty
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9 things you need to know before upholstering furniture
Go on, make a statement
By Stephanie Hendries
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May Bank holiday opening times for all your favourite DIY retailer and supermarkets
All you need to know about opening hours, in one place
By Heather Young
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How to make DIY bear plant pots – this family of grizzly planters is perfect for Mother’s Day
Have fun this Mother's Day making these DIY bear plant pots
By Stephanie Durrant
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How to make a 3D vase
Follow Style at Home's step-by-step guide to making your own 3D vase
By Stephanie Hendries
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The end of Changing Rooms continues to have THIS surprising effect on homeowners
Who knew Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen et al had such a big influence?
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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See how this savvy Instagrammer created a stunning garden bar for under £50
Keep the drinks flowing with this easy DIY project
By Laurie Davidson
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February is decoration month! But it looks like we're far from being a nation of DIY-ers; most of us prefer to get someone in...
New research from the DIY experts at Homebase reveals that when it comes to updating our homes, many of us prefer to GoCOD - that's Call Out Dad to you and me...
By Caroline Keenan
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How to grout tiles – a step-by-step guide for kitchens and bathrooms
Looking to give your kitchen or bathroom an update with fresh grout? We've got all the tips you'll need
By Holly Walsh
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Tile grouting ideas – tips for choosing grout colours and finishes
Grout has changed! Once a boring basic, it's now a great way to make a statement in a kitchen or bathroom
By Amy Cutmore