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You don’t have to be a DIY genius to add value to your home with basic home improvements. There are a lot of relatively small and simple jobs that can add value to your home, and that will make it nicer for you to live in too. Here is a quick run-down of some of […]
Home Improvement
Top Tips for Dealing With Pet Claw Marks
Last updated on November 17th, 2020 at 05:25 pmEven the smallest and most adorable of dogs has incredibly hard, sharp claws and they can easily ruin your favourite furniture and doors. When dogs get restless, they are naturally inclined to scratch at things, and it doesn’t take much for them to leave unsightly claw marks […]
How to Fix a Sticky Door Lock
Sticky door locks can be quite frustrating and inconvenient, especially during the colder months, when the last thing you want to happen after a long day at work is to find yourself locked out in the cold, struggling to get back into your home. In some cases, it’s not really the door lock that’s stuck, […]
Don’t Get Trapped In Your Own Four Walls – How to Fix a Sticking Door
Last updated on June 25th, 2015 at 11:04 amA door that occasionally sticks is merely a mild irritation, but if you leave the problem unchecked it could cause the door to become seriously warped, leading to a much more serious problem. Before you can fix a sticking door, you need to figure out why the […]
How to fit a new interior door lining
Last updated on February 25th, 2021 at 11:47 amIf you have just built a new wall and added a doorway, you will need to fit a door lining to create a perfectly aligned frame upon which you can hang your new door. If you are fitting a new door into an existing space, and the […]
Tips for choosing the best letterbox
Last updated on January 20th, 2016 at 02:08 pmThe humble letterbox is not something that usually gets a lot of attention. Most people are happy to stick with the letterbox that came with their front door – but did you know that there is actually a huge range of letterboxes to choose from, and that […]
Tips for Painting Door Frames
Last updated on June 25th, 2015 at 11:09 amPainting a door and the door frame is not a complicated job, but it is one that takes patience and careful preparation. This step-by-step guide will help you to achieve a clean and professional looking finish. Equipment To prepare and paint the woodwork, you will need: An […]
How to Install an Exterior Door
Last updated on January 20th, 2016 at 01:52 pmInstalling a new front door is a great way to increase your kerb appeal and breathe a new lease of life into the exterior of your property. If your old door is looking dull and drab, or is worn and letting drafts through, why not replace it […]
Tips for Stripping Paint From Internal Doors
Last updated on June 24th, 2015 at 10:44 amWhile paint on interior doors is protected from the elements, it will eventually start to peel and chip, especially if the door is in an area that sees a lot of moisture and temperature changes, such as the bathroom or the kitchen. When the paint starts to […]
