DIY Extra Spotlight

Green Diy

Even if you are not planning to fit solar panels to your roof to supply all your electricity or install a reed-bed water filtration system in your garden, there are still lots of ways you can make your DIY greener. Simply buying sustainable wood or greener paints can make a difference…

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Carpentry

Sawing by Hand»

Sawing wood is one of the most basic and necessary DIY skills…

Flooring

Solid Floors - Repairs»

A DIY guide to repairing solid concrete floors, ready to take your chosen covering…

Gardening

Making a raised bed»

A guide to creating a raised bed in your garden

Safety

Ladder Safety»

Ladders used incorrectly cause more accidents than almost any other piece of DIY equipment.

Glazing

Types of Glass»

A guide to the different types of glass available, along with the different uses for each type…

Tools

Adhesive Spreaders»

Used for evenly spreading tile and flooring adhesive…

Building

Preparing Plaster»

A guide to preparing plaster or plasterboard ready to be painted or papered…

plumbing

Draining a Plumbing System»

A guide to draining and refilling your plumbing system…

Decorating

Distemper»

A guide to dealing with the Distemper often found in older houses…

Tiling

Tiling - Making a Gauge Stick»

A guide to making and using a gauge stick when tiling…

Green

Insulation - External Walls»

A guide to insulating externals walls to save energy and money…

Electrical

Fitting a Dimmer Switch»

A guide, for information only, on fitting a dimmer switch…