Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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DIY coffee table ideas - budget-friendly ways to create a living room centrepiece
Save a fortune on a new coffee table with these clever cost-saving tricks
By Jacky Parker
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How to paint kitchen tiles - revamp splashbacks without spending a fortune
Looking for ways to spruce up tired tiles? Painting kitchen splashbacks is quick, easy and affordable.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Aldi has launched a range with interior design guru Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
The collaboration we never knew we needed
By Rebecca Knight
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How to paint uPVC windows – 5 steps to give tired plastic frames a fresh new look
Learn how to paint uPVC windows to update old frames on a budget
By Millie Hurst
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Experts reveal their 12 insider tips for buying second hand furniture to upcycle
How to sniff out the bargains to save cash, prevent waste and make something unique
By Jacky Parker
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Couple saved £100s on new garden furniture with this smart upcycling hack
If you're not sure what to do with a set of broken rattan garden furniture, this couple found a savvy solution
By Laurie Davidson
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How much wallpaper do I need? Work out the right amount with this expert advice
Avoid falling short or ordering too much with these simple solutions
By Jacky Parker
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How to build a bench seat - a step-by-step guide to create your own banquette
Follow our top tips for creating your own banquette-style seating in a dining space
By Holly Walsh
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This genius Dunelm rug hack transformed my living room wall – and cost just £38
I'm so happy with how it turned out
By Millie Hurst
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The IKEA bread bin hack all over TikTok is pure genius
We can't believe we never thought to try this
By Millie Hurst
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How to paint a room – 11 steps to transform your space with paint
Learn how to paint a room to give your space a bold new look or simply freshen up walls and woodwork
By Millie Hurst
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How to paint a mural – a step-by-step guide to creating a unique feature wall
Make a striking focal point on a budget by hand-painting a mural, with tips from experts
By Millie Hurst
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How to decoupage a trinket box
Use patterned papers and nature-inspired cutouts to decorate everyday accessories
By Julie Butterworth
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How to paint bathroom tiles - a guide to upgrade your bathroom on a budget
Want a quick and easy way to revamp your bathroom? A lick of paint over your tiles could be all you need
By Holly Walsh
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Upcycled Welsh dresser idea – budget makeover to inspire new year DIY projects
Looking for an upcycled Welsh dresser idea? One creative homeowner, Andrea Smeaton, leads the way with her impressive DIY project
By Tamara Kelly
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Give old hangers a festive flourish with this snowflake decoration hack
Have a very thrifty Christmas
By Rebecca Knight
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Creative style hacks anyone can do
Create a stylish home using these clever craft ideas
By Heather Young
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See how a DIY fan saved £100s on garden decking by using an old industrial pallet
They've gained an extra room in their house with some real bargains
By Millie Hurst
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DIY novice upcycles stunning black sideboard – saving herself £530 in the process
By sourcing a dated piece of furniture from Facebook Marketplace, moulding from Wickes and a tin of black furniture paint
By Tamara Kelly
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Punchy pattern: make a gorgeous roller blind in 3 easy steps
Give your kitchen a bold pattern hit with our simple roller blind
By Heather Young
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How to stencil a wall pattern
Use a stencil set to create a feature wall in your home
By Heather Young
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See how a DIY-er transformed an old shed into a hot tub spa with a shower curtain wall mural
You'll be amazed at the sealife shower curtains used as a wall mural
By Laurie Davidson
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DIY fans are raving about this simple sock painting hack for hard-to-reach areas
Put the paintbrush DOWN
By Millie Hurst
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See how shoppers are transforming £35 IKEA drawers into the dressing table of dreams
The smart way to do bedroom storage on a budget
By Tamara Kelly
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How to make a Roman blind – an easy guide to making a practical window treatment
Choose the perfect fabric for your room, then follow our easy step-by-step instructions to make your own Roman blind for your window
By Jennifer Drew
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Fake some floristry skills! Make your own fresh wreath with these DIY kits
Make your own gorgeous fresh wreath with these kits from Selfridges' in-house florist
By Amy Cutmore
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Make quick work of your next DIY project with a Bosch Sander now 42 per cent off on Amazon
No one enjoys sanding, but speed up the process with a Bosch sander
By Rebecca Knight