One of the most important aspects to all DIY work is forward planning. If you have bought timber skirtings it is a good idea to store them in the room in which they will be fitted for a few days ...

Q Our end-of-terrace Victorian house has a ground floor extension to the rear, with a solid concrete floor. There are floorboards in the rest of the ground floor. The extension was built 24 years ago ...

A PROFESSIONAL decorator has revealed a really simple way to paint your skirting boards perfectly. The man shared his DIY trick in a popular video on TikTok – and it’s so easy to replicate at home.

When renovating an older home or wanting to incorporate modern style to a dated home, installing new skirting boards is an affordable way to add architectural detail without too much fuss. In some ...

* Chosen Paint. Be aware that solvent paint is harder to clean up than a water-based product such as eggshell. * A soft clean 1-2” brush to suit. Non-shedding natural bristles are ideal * Carpet ...

IF you are looking to renovate your home after lockdown but don’t want to spend a fortune, there are some clever tricks to cutting costs. Experts have revealed some easy tweaks you can make to your ...