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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 ...
Refresh Your Floors This May: A Beginner's Guide to Hiring a Floor Sander from HSS DIY
Floor sanding is one of those DIY projects that looks intimidating but is actually very achievable over a weekend with t...
Carpet Cleaner Hire for Your Spring Clean: What to Hire, How to Use It and Where to Book
From daily foot traffic to accidental spills, carpets take a beating. Carpet cleaning is an effective way to restore fre...
The Ultimate Spring Exterior Clean: Pressure Washing Hire Explained - Domestic vs Commercial
Spring is the perfect time to assess the damage winter has done to the outside of your home or commercial premises
How to Fix Water Damaged Plaster Walls
Get your water damaged plaster walls fixed with our top tips.
How to Create an Accessible Bathroom
Discover different ways you can make your bathroom more accessible for all the family.
How to Prepare for a Flood
We can't stop floods but we can prepare for them. Find out how here.
How to Spring Clean Your Carpet
A few tips on how to clean a carpet, remove one-off stains and conduct a full deep clean.
How to Plan and Design a Small Garden
Discover the ways to make a small outdoor space feel bigger and unleash its full potential.
How to use a Damp Meter – Assessing damp with a damp meter
Got damp? Find out how to asses it & use a damp meter.
How to Prevent Heatstroke at Work
Stay safe whilst working in hot weather conditions
How to Bleed a Radiator
Get your radiators working as they should with our handy tips.
Make the Most of Summer Evenings in Your Garden
Continue to enjoy time in your garden this summer, even when the sun's gone down.
How to Care for Summer Wildlife
Take care of the wildlife in your garden all year round.
How to Choose the Right Lighting for Your Outdoor Event
Which outdoor lighting is right for your event?
How to Tile Your Kitchen: A Complete Guide to Tiling
Tiling your kitchen floor just got easy.
How to Tile a Wall or Floor in Just One Weekend
Become confident enough to take your own tiling project.
How to Finally Get the Perfect Country Style Kitchen
Transforming your kitchen with this country style can be easy.
How to Unblock a Drain
Unblock your pipes using these easy steps.
How to Turn Your Ceilings into the Most Interesting Part of Your Home!
Make your ceiling a focal point in your home.
How to Renovate Your House: External Walls
Get creative and find a way to renovate the outside of your home this year.
How to Make Your Kitchen Look Like New With an Under £500 Budget!
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your kitchen look like new.
How to Make a Wardrobe
Simple steps to make a simple, modern wardrobe.
How to Hang a Door in 5 Easy Steps
These 5 steps are all you need to hang your new doors.
How to Get More Light in Your Home
A range of DIY solutions to bring more light into your home.
How to Fit an Outdoor Sensor Light
Learn how to install an outdoor light with a sensor.
How to Deal with Damp and Mould in Your House
Damp and mould in the house is a common problem. Find out how to tackle it here.
How to Add a Touch of Luxury to Your Home
You don’t have to hire a designer or know much about interior design to add a touch of luxury to your home.
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