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Protect your outdoor plants and pots from frost
Frost can wreck pots and tender plants overnight. Here is how to protect your outdoor plants and pots, in the right orde...
How to wallpaper a room: the step-by-step guide for beginners
Our beginner's guide shows you how to wallpaper a room, from bare wall to final trim, without the wonky seams.
How to remove a non-load-bearing internal wall
Fancy knocking two rooms into one? Our step-by-step guide you how to do it safely.
A HSS DIY guide on fixing dripping taps
Check our step-by-step guide to see how you can fix every common tap type yourself.
How to plant hedges and trees in autumn
Different types of hedges and trees need planting throughout autumn. Find out which ones and the best times to do it, he...
How to plaster your walls like a pro
Learn how to plaster a wall like a pro, from prep and PVA to two thin coats and a polished finish.
How to prevent condensation and damp in a renovation in winter
Don't let condensation and damp holt your revo plans. Find out how to prevent it, here.
Decking restoration: how to bring tired decking back to life before winter
Is your decking looking tired? Find out how to restore it before winter arrives.
How to clean your sofa
Already hiring a carpet cleaner for the floors? Why not use it to clean your sofa too. Here's how.
How to prepare your home for a flood in the UK
Read our tips and advice to help prep your home for flooding.
How to pressure wash and re-sand a block paving driveway
Learn how to give your driveway a much needed refresh with HSS DIY.
Clear gutters before autumn rain: a DIYer's guide to gutter clearing and cleaning
Sort your gutters out before the wet weather arrives. Find out how, here.
Why are your radiators cold at the bottom but hot at the top? Diagnosing sludge
If your radiator is roasting at the top and stone cold at the bottom, it's not air, it's sludge. Here's how to diagnose ...
Fence makeover: paint and stain your fence in a weekend
Nobody wants a weathered fence! Find out how to give yours a makeover in a weekend.
How to Paint Exterior Walls and Render: The Right Way
Painting exterior walls or rendered surfaces properly comes down to three things. Find out what here.
How to Drill into Different Wall Types: Brick, Plasterboard and Stud
Drilling into a wall isn't as simple as it sounds. Read on to find out how you can drill into different types of walls.
Marquee Too Hot? Your Guide to Air Con and Evaporative Cooler Hire for Summer Events
The weather forecast looks promising. The bunting is up. And then, on the morning of the event, that marquee turns into ...
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