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Safety workwear should be considered as essential as tools and materials when doing DIY jobs and construction work. It provides protection and reassurance, allowing you to focus fully on the job at hand. Here’s a guide to safety workwear.

When carrying out woodworking or various DIY tasks, a saw is an essential bit of kit. Here are the basic range of saws you’ll come across for DIY and woodworking jobs.

We all know that one person who always seems to have a paintbrush or screwdriver in their hand. Whether they’re an upcycler, amateur interior decorator or DIY enthusiast, we’ve got a Christmas gift that’ll suit them.  Take a look at these top 10 ideal gifts for DIYers.

A good toolkit is something every home should have, so that you always have the tools to hand when a DIY job comes up in the house. Here’s an A-Z guide of the basic tools you should include and what they’re used for.

Painting a room may seem a simple task but when you consider all the surface areas – the ceiling, windows, skirting, doors and walls – you may wonder where to begin. Here is more detail on some of the main components of a room and how you should go about painting each.

Once you’ve fitted your door in place you may want to affix door furniture such as locks, chains and viewers to finish the job properly. But which lock is suitable for which door? Here’s a simple guide.

With the dark nights closing in and temperatures outside plummeting, it’s time to carry out some DIY on your house, so that it’s in top condition for the coming winter months. We’ve given you seven top tips so that you’re cosy, safe and prepared for anything unexpected.

Wallpapering isn’t just for the 1980s, there are many modern designs that make it a surprisingly stylish option for decorating. It’s also a DIY task that when carried out properly, can be really rewarding. Here are ten steps to wallpapering, with some top tips for the tricky bits.

Create a stress-free life by fixing all those niggling DIY problems in your home. We’ve got the solution to your squeaky doors, jamming drawers and lack of storage…

The compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), or energy saving lamp, is now one of the most common household light bulbs used in the UK. Designed to replace traditional incandescent light bulbs, they are much more energy efficient and last longer. Here is a guide to CFLs.