Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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10 DIY updates that anyone can achieve
Revive your home in 48 hours, whatever your DIY skill level, with these simple and effective decorating projects
By Heather Young
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How to design a wall mural with wow factor
All you need is one fabulous feature wall to make a room really stand out
By Stephanie Hendries
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How to make a pretty hanging heart
Follow our step-by-step guide to making your own pretty hanging heart
By Elizabeth Ransome
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Hobbycraft reveals the craft that's no longer trendy
Are you ahead or behind the crafting curve?
By Rebecca Knight
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DIY job shows how a newly painted front door can add kerb appeal to homes
A splash of paint can go along way to transform a house
By Tamara Kelly
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12 DIY updates that anyone can do
Revive your home in 48 hours, whatever your DIY skill level, with these simple and effective decorating projects
By Jennifer Ebert
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Mum makes impressive DIY window seat for less than £30 – using an old wooden pallet!
This savvy project provides extra seating and a smart new storage solution
By Tamara Kelly
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Colour expert shares warning against DIY carpet dyeing trend
This is one trend to follow with caution
By Tamara Kelly
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Best paint for furniture: quick and easy upcycling
The best paints for furniture offer a quick, easy and affordable way to upcycle wood or melamine; transforming tired pieces into one-of-a-kind treasures
By Cynthia Lawrence
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Ideal Home loves – our best buys this week
From top tech to classy cushions, no product is too big or small to make our weekly round up #idealhomeloves. This week, we're all about heritage style
By Amy Cutmore
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DIY pro shows how simple paint effects can transform furniture
This floating wooden desk takes on a new lease of life with a splash of painted pattern
By Tamara Kelly
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See how this chest of drawers was transformed with lollipop sticks - it's genius!
For under £20, this piece of furniture got a complete glow-up
By Laurie Davidson
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DIY fan makes industrial-style mirror for less than £15 with clever IKEA hack
Will you be giving this a go?
By Millie Hurst
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How to make DIY botanical wall art - perfect for adding low-maintenance greenery to your home
Bring the outside in by creating your own living wall
By Stephanie Durrant
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Try one of these five craft activities this weekend to improve wellness and reduce stress
From knitting to journalling, these crafts will help you to destress and be more mindful
By Stephanie Durrant
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See how to create a stylish kitchen wine rack for just £30 using a wooden pallet
Take you happy hour to the next level
By Rebecca Knight
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Style through craft with Brintons
Instant interiors updates always have their place, but it’s beautiful craftsmanship - such as the wool-rich carpets created by Brintons - that ensures a home’s style stands the test of time
By Heather Young
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See how a DIY fan gave her Primark bar cart a stylish monochrome makeover
The final result is stunning
By Millie Hurst
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10 ways to brighten up your home with washi tape
Decorate your home with a bit of washi tape - these crafty ideas are so easy!
By Heather Young
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Avoid these DIY jobs that could be putting your families lives at risk
Know when to call in a professional
By Rebecca Knight
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12 secrets to the salvage look from stars Retrouvius
Salvage experts Maria Speake and Adam Hills explain how reclaiming the past can create a bright new future
By Sarah Baldwin
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The most common DIY mistake that even expert Max McMurdo makes – and how to avoid it
Even the most experience DIY experts have disasters
By Rebecca Knight
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Creative mum makes DIY busy board for just £20 – to keep son entertained
In times of need...DIY
By Tamara Kelly
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How to create a dreamy wall hanging with a ball of yarn
For a quick bedroom makeover
By Rebecca Knight
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Blackboard paint craft ideas
Make a statement in your home with blackboard paint
By Heather Young
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Brighten up your home with this quick and easy rainbow ornament using air drying clay
Create colourful decorations from air drying clay
By Stephanie Durrant
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How to make a pleated drum shade
Follow Style at Home's step-by-step guide to making your own pleated drum shade
By Heather Young