Building

Plastering techniques showing how to apply the plaster or render using the tools correctly and diy guide to angle beads, corners and patching lathe and plaster walls and ceilings.

plasterboard guide showing how to use, cut and fix to wood battens or studs on walls and ceilings ready for plaster or taped joints.

How to apply a skim or top coat of plaster to plasterboard. Tools required, covering the joints with tape and preparing the area for plastering.

How to apply a skim or top coat of plaster to plasterboard. Mixing the plaster in a bucket, loading the float from the hawk sealing or skimming the joint tape, applying the plaster and polishing or trowelling off.

Preparation is key when installing a concrete garage - In this how to guide we explain the steps needed to ensure the base is level, sound, and square so you can avoid costly problems

Looking at the difference between a basic and a top quailty saw and how it makes work easier

How to put up a fixed shelf supported on metal brackets plugged and screwed to the wall.

How to fit an alcove shelf between a chimney breast and return wall using timber battens to support the back edge and end of the shelf

How to remove old gutters and rain pipes and replace with a new plastic rainwater system.

How to replace old gutters and rain pipes with new plastic rainwater system. Diy guide to fixing the outlet and guttering and connecting at the gulley.

Guide to salvaging old bricks and cleaning the lime or sand and cement mortar off using a brick hammer or bolster. Reclaimed bricks have a weathered and aged look and can be blended to match new brick work with original walls

When fitting a new kitchen, you may be able to sell the old units, doors, worktops and appliances. In this guide we explain how to get the services including water electricity and gas disconnected, and how to dismantle the old kitchen carefully so that it may be re used.