Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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5 genius ideas to refresh old items around your home
Take a look at our simple ideas to refresh and revamp everyday household items
By Heather Young
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How to paint skirting boards- a step-by-step guide
Follow our top tips to ensure smart, painted skirting boards every time
By Holly Walsh
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Drilling under the influence: more than 3 million Brits admit to drunken DIY-ing
Maybe it's the bold graphic wallpaper we chose in a moment of uncharacteristic aplomb, but when it comes to DIY it turns out we need a bit of Dutch courage
By Natalie Wain
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How to make a Christmas present sack
Embracing the craft trend? Follow Country Homes & Interiors' step-by-step guide on how to make a Christmas present sack
By Heather Young
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4 upcycling ideas that take less than 1 hour
Fancy getting crafty this weekend? These fab upcycling ideas will take you no time at all.
By Amy Hodge
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How to paint a bath – give your tub a new look with our step by step guide
Follow our top tips to turn your bath from drab to fab with just a lick of paint
By Holly Walsh
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How to paint a two-tone wall - 6 easy steps to create an on-trend feature wall
Create an Instagram-worthy paint effect in any room by dividing your walls into two shades
By Stephanie Durrant
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Do you have the right DIY skills for your age? How many of these odd jobs can you do?
How many of these tasks have you nailed?
By Holly Walsh
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Half of Brits wouldn't pay a pro to do their DIY because of THIS
Is it really to save money or do we just crave the Instagram praise?
By Stephanie Durrant
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Creative mum makes Harry Potter furniture by collaging pages from the book
It's a magical creation!
By Lizzie Thomson
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5 DIY fails that prove we can't always nail it!
Here at Housetohome we've completed our fair share of crafts and DIY projects, here's our run down of the top 5 disasters
By Stephanie Hendries
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IKEA's £20 sale starts today – snap up the BILLY bookcase and more, but only if you're in Scotland
Four iconic pieces will be on sale for £20 starting 1st November
By Rebecca Knight
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How to make rustic hanging lanterns
Give simple candles the glow factor with our quick and easy guide to making decorative country-style lanterns.
By Tara King
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How to hang pictures
Take a look at our expert guide on how to hang pictures and paintings
By Elizabeth Ransome
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How to create a moodboard
Make sure that your choice of furniture, paints and fabrics work well together
By Heather Young
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How to create your perfect paint colour
Find your perfect shade with Valspar
By Heather Young
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6 easy craft projects for the uncrafty
Would you love to upcycle a piece of furniture or jazz up an old lampshade but worried about how it will turn out? We've picked six of our favourite craft projects, perfect if you're new to crafting.
By Amy Hodge
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How to make a Christmas stocking
Follow Country Homes and Interiors' step-by-step instructions and sew a Christmas stocking
By Heather Young
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Seven warning signs that you might be ripped off by a new tradesperson
How to find a reliable business
By Rebecca Knight
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Follow the flock! Celebrate all things woolly by heading to London's Southwark Cathedral for Wool Week 2014
Wool Week is a countrywide event which includes exhibitions, craft workshops and other inititatives
By Caroline Keenan
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When to DIY, when to GSI (Get Someone In)
Here's how to decide when to get your tools out and when to call someone in...
By Heather Young
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Transform an old frame from drab to fab with this DIY chalkboard project
Get creative and have a go at making your very own chalkboard from an unwanted frame
By Heather Young
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DIY fan shows how to make a tasteful bottle lamp – using an empty gin bottle
What a bright idea!
By Tamara Kelly
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Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Make your own hamper with a little help from Wilko
The shopping emporium has everything to make affordable thoughtful gifts this year
By Tamara Kelly
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8 ideas that will inspire you to be a braver decorator
Step out of your comfort zone and try a bolder look in your home
By Sophie Payne
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Top 10 most satisfying DIY jobs to keep yourself busy during lockdown revealed
How many will you be doing this weekend?
By Rebecca Knight
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3 easy craft ideas using buttons
Create your own accessories that cost nothing – just use buttons and have fun making wall art, napkin rings and more
By Jennifer Drew