If you’re considering installing new internal doors into your property, whether on the interior or the exterior, then you’ll need to decide whether you’d like prefinished or unfinished ones. Each comes with its own strengths and weaknesses, and the decision will depend on many different factors. These range from the needs of your home to your […]
Common Door Problems and How To Fix Them
Put common door problems right by diving into our top tips and handy video tutorials which we’ve curated all in one place. We’ve also included some super simple door maintenance advice to help you get the most from your doors.
Wooden Door Maintenance: DIY Tips and Care
We all want to keep our homes, and everything in them, in the best condition possible without spending a fortune on doing so. Our internal and external wooden doors are no different, not only do well-maintained doors look good and add to the design of your home, but keeping your doors in good condition also […]
Halloween Hacks For Decorating Your Home
This Halloween, experience some seriously spooky fun without breaking the bank. Delve into our ideas and get started on some budget-friendly DIY Halloween decorations. Plus, discover our tops tips on how to refresh your home autumn. Because cosy season is the best season.
How to Remove an Old Door
Is removing a door easy? With the right tools and DIY know-how it can be. And the good news is, removing one typically takes only a few minutes. In this guide, we run through the equipment you’ll need to remove internal doors and the best process to follow.
How To Paint A Door Architrave
A door frame is made up of three parts – the door lining, where the hinges are fixed; the door stop, against which the door will close; and the architrave, which is the strip of wood fixed around the outside of the door lining. The architrave is flush against the wall, and must be painted […]
Quick Tips for Hanging a Door
Hanging a new door may seem like an intimidating task, but it’s actually a fairly simple job, as long as you work systematically and perform your measurements carefully. If you have all the tools to hand, you should be able to remove an old door and hang a new one in an afternoon. Here are […]
Don’t Ditch the Door: Creative Upcycling Ideas for Old Doors
There’s a certain magic to old doors. They hold stories of lives lived, of greetings exchanged, and of thresholds crossed. But what happens when a door reaches the end of its swinging days? Don’t relegate it to the landfill. With a little creativity, breathe new life into an old door and transform it into a […]
The Top 35 DIY Blogs
We’ve been scouring the web looking for the best DIY blogs so that we can share them with you. It was tough! But we narrowed it down to the following 35. Enjoy! 1. Bob Vila Bob Vila is one of the most well-known and respected blogs. It has a very professional design, which makes this […]
