Butt Hinges Butt hinges are found everywhere, from jewellery boxes to back doors. They are a traditional type of hinge that is easy to obtain and fit. Simply line up the hinge, frame and door, and then mark where the hinge will go and how deep the recess needs to be. Before cutting the recess, [...]
Depending on where the blockage is located, it may be your responsibility to clear it. This article tells you how to locate and clear a blocked drain. Locating the Blockage The first task is to find out where the blockage is located. To do this, open the inspection chamber in your garden. There may be [...]
Many people routinely clean their sinks, but they overlook the strainers. If you notice an odour coming from the sink even after it has been cleaned, the smell could be coming from the strainer. It is a good idea to get into the habit of cleaning the strainer on a regular basis. You may think [...]
Aluminium blinds in your kitchen are an ideal neutral option to use that is unlikely to go out of fashion, and aluminium kitchen blinds are easier to clean than those made from soft fabric materials. These blinds provide a cooling effect that will also complement any colour scheme you can think of. This is essential [...]
Kitchen cupboard doors are especially prone to working themselves loose over a period of time as they are repeatedly opened and closed. As a result, the door will not hang properly and it may become difficult to open and close it. This unsightly situation can easily be put right with a simple manual screwdriver and [...]
It’s an exciting time to have a new kitchen installed in your home. But you don’t need to have a whole new kitchen to give the room a makeover. Simple changes such as installing roller blinds or roman blinds and repainting the walls can make just as much of a difference. Kitchen blinds are perfect [...]
OverviewDesigning your own kitchen helps you to create a welcoming and functional space within your property. Rendering the kitchen an attractive space will help increase the value of your property as well as make you feel more at home. Kitchen design is a rich area of interior DIY, with many different materials and styles to [...]
Ceramic tiles are a wonderful choice for improving a space. They are easy to clean, they look nice, and they come in a variety of sizes, colours, and patterns. While there are odd-shaped ceramic tiles available, most come in a standard square or rectangle shape. Sizes generally range from 100 mm x 100 mm to [...]
For the more ambitious amongst us, this could be a project requiring architects and expert building skills, including plastering to get new wall surfaces perfect. But there are kitchen designs which a keen DIY aficionado could carry out (although plumbing, gas appliance installation and wiring will generally always require qualified, expert intervention). Begin with a [...]
The first step to fitting a kitchen is planning the layout. Make sure you accurately measure the area, as you do not want to find out too late that the units are too big. Sinks are normally placed near a window; extraction units need an outside wall. Once the new work area is planned you [...]