Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
-
Air dry clay has become this year's surprise bestseller on Amazon – I tried these viral budget home decor projects and loved it
Air-dry clay is perfect for making your own home decor on a budget
By Sara Hesikova
-
How to dry flowers for natural colour all year long – plus how to do it quickly for a last-minute gift
Preserve the beauty of summer throughout the dark winter months
By Holly Reaney
-
How to make soy candles – the perfect easy autumn DIY craft
For an eco-friendly and affordable way to brighten up dark winter days
By Holly Reaney
-
Can you put lino over tiles? You can, but experts urge you to proceed with caution if you want a flawless finish
It’s not a simple answer
By Lauren Bradbury
-
5 creative ways to reuse egg boxes around the home - put this commonly discarded item to good use
Keep hold of the next empty egg carton and put it to good use
By Katie Sims
-
TikTok is bathing their pumpkins in vinegar - you should too if you want to keep them fresh this Halloween
This hack is perfect for keeping your halloween pumpkins in top spooky conditions
By Kezia Reynolds
-
How to clean a paint roller - remove water and oil-based paints with this expert guide
Cleaning a paint roller can be tricky... but it doesn't have to be
By Lauren Bradbury
-
How to bleed a radiator - the simple task to do now to make your heating run more efficiently this winter
Keep your house warm and your energy bills down this winter by bleeding your radiators
By Tamara Kelly
-
This foam panelling TikTok hack is the easiest way to panel your home - but is it a good idea?
Easy doesn't always mean better...
By Kezia Reynolds
-
Benjamin Moore is giving renters a free tin of white paint with their purchase so you can easily reset your walls when moving out
But be quick – the paint brand’s renter-friendly initiative is running only throughout the month of August!
By Sara Hesikova
-
Painting over new plaster - How to do it and how long you have to wait before getting the paintbrushes out, according to experts
No, you can’t paint straight onto new plaster…
By Lauren Bradbury
-
Can you paint pebbledash? Yes, but only if you follow these expert-approved tips
Painting pebbledash is tricky, but you can still paint it if you know how
By Lauren Bradbury
-
How to build a fire pit – everything you need to know to ace this garden DIY, according to experts
An expert guide to building a homemade fire pit to stay warm during those chilly summer nights
By Jullia Joson
-
How to fit blackout blinds – Expert advice on how to measure and install them in a bedroom or living room
DIY your way to a darker room and better night's sleep
By Vanessa Richmond
-
How to wrap kitchen cabinets - the easy inexpensive way to transform drawers and doors in under 24 hours
Learn how to wrap kitchen cabinets for a cost-friendly colour change to make the hub of your home look brand new
By Rachel Homer
-
Do floor tile stickers work? Experts reveal if this renter-friendly solution for the kitchen and bathroom is worth the investment
Are they really a genius budget-friendly flooring option?
By Sara Hesikova
-
How to paint a stairwell - expert tips on how to decorate this tricky space safely
Give the smallest yet probably tallest area of your home a smooth finish with these professional tips
By Rachel Homer
-
How to shorten curtains yourself - even if you don't have a sewing machine
Experts explains how to shorten curtains using a sewing machine or the no-sew method with hemming tape
By Amy Hodge
-
How to hang a roller blind like a pro - an easy guide to update your windows in no time
Everything you need to know from measuring to installing, and a quick-fix alternative for the less DIY savvy
By Amy Hodge
-
Discover the DIY skills that will make all the difference to your family, from TV carpenter Robert Bent and HIPPO
The waste removal experts have teamed up with the well-known tradesman to help develop a new tradition of sharing DIY tips and tricks
By Sponsored
-
This is how a simple IKEA cabinet can be transformed into an on-trend chrome storage unit
An Instagrammer turned a set of simple IKEA cabinets into the chrome-finish sideboard of her dreams – here’s how
By Sara Hesikova
-
3 ways to update picture frames for elevated displays of art and photos
Level up your gallery wall game
By Sara Hesikova
-
How to paint stripes on a wall – get the look with our easy step-by-step guide
Give walls an easy update with painted stripes
By Amy Hodge
-
How to paint an interior door – a step-by-step guide
Refresh doors and update your space with our expert explainer
By Amy Hodge
-
Save money on your next DIY project with Wilko's new tool hire service
Wilko launches a tool hire service to help you realise all your DIY projects without having to buy every piece of equipment
By Sara Hesikova
-
7 things to consider when building a pergola, according to experts
Building a pergola is easy... but only if you do it right
By Lauren Bradbury
-
This Instagrammer found an easy DIY alternative to ‘the chair’ that we all dump our clothes on – and it’s genius!
How to get rid of the messy clothes display with a few easy steps
By Sara Hesikova