guides

A set of decent chisels is likely to become any woodworker’s best friends. They need to be sharp and sturdy, and having a range of sizes and styles will ensure you’re using the correct tool for the job.

When it comes to light bulb choice, and the matching lamp or fixtures socket, there are a number of different base type and sizes to choose from. Here are some of the caps and bases your are most likely to encounter.

As the Autumn weather draws in it’s a good idea to check your guttering is in working order - if it isn’t, water could overflow and saturate the roof or wall and floor below which can develop into serious problems. Here are some top tips to checking and repairing your guttering.

Bricklaying is an essential skill for a practiced DIYer, and something that when done correctly, can bring a lot of satisfaction. It’s important to get the mortar mix correct, to choose the right bricks or slabs and to perfect your bricklaying technique. It’s also important to use the correct tools. Here is a guide to bricklaying tools to get the job done perfectly.

Hand screwdrivers are essential in any toolkit, ideal for when you want precision, have an awkward angle, or need to take it slowly. Screwdrivers vary according to the type of screw that they are designed to drive, and it’s important to use the right screwdriver for the screw to avoid damaging the screw or the screw head. Here’s a complete guide to screwdrivers.

A hammer is a particularly versatile tool that works to drive in and remove nails and can be used as a wrecking tool. However different hammers have been designed for specific jobs. This guide takes you through a variety of hammers available and their purpose.

Once you can put up a shelf you’ll have mastered the basic DIY techniques needed for hanging everything from paintings and mirrors to wall cupboards. It’s easy when you know how and follow two basic rules...

Changing a lightbulb is surely the single DIY task that we can all manage, but the vast choice of light bulb available to us may leave some of us scratching our heads. We’ve created this handy guide through the different light bulbs available and how to choose the right one for you.