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DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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How to hang pictures on a wall - a foolproof guide to hanging pictures simply and safely
Hanging pictures on a wall isn’t a one-size-fits-all job
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to paint kitchen worktops - give your counters a quick and affordable update
The experts share everything you need to know about painting kitchen worktops to help you decide if it's the right choice for you
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to clean walls before painting – the budget product even professional decorators use
Prep for success
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Can you paint a radiator with emulsion? DIY experts weigh in
This is the paint you should be buying for a professional finish to your radiator
By Holly Cockburn
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This IKEA side table hack oozes chic bistro-style, but you'll need a lot of patience
We can't believe how brilliant it looks! Here’s what the experts advise if you're looking to replicate it
By Amy Hunt
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3 ways to elevate shop-bought Christmas crackers – making them look more expensive, stylish and personal
Why not personalise your crackers with these easy hacks and wow your guests?
By Sara Hesikova
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Kendall Jenner's popcorn garland adds handcrafted charm to her Christmas tree – and it's easy to recreate
It's setting the trend for DIY Christmas decor
By Jullia Joson
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3 DIY Christmas tree planter ideas to elevate your festive decor using things you already have at home
How to make a DIY Christmas tree planter that will elevate your tree and your home
By Sara Hesikova
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How to add festive flair to your doorways with a Christmas door arch
Wow guests at every doorway with a festive (and more importantly, easy) Christmas door arch
By Stephanie Durrant
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Best paint for furniture: quick and easy paints for upcycling
Give your tired furniture a new lease of life with the best paints for furniture
By Cynthia Lawrence
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These £25 Matalan door lanterns are the surprise star in Mrs Hinch's stunning Christmas front door display
These lanterns are the finishing touch to the Hinch Farm's festive entrance
By Jullia Joson
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How to hang a heavy mirror safely and securely – here’s everything the experts want you to know
The tips and tricks of how to hang a heavy mirror like a pro
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral IKEA mirror hack perfectly fakes an expensive-looking heavy mirror – and for less than £50
Recreate the luxurious look of a heavy mirror with this easy IKEA mirror hack
By Sara Hesikova
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DIY Christmas tree ideas that look as good as the real thing - it's time to think outside the festive box
Whether it’s due to time, budget, space – or because you want a second tree moment – there are plenty of DIY Christmas tree ideas that you can try
By Jennifer Morgan
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How to hang a garland without nails for easy, rent-friendly Christmas decor
Put the toolbox away
By Holly Cockburn
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Paper Christmas decorations are trending – and you can easily make them for free with these 3 hacks
These are the 3 unconventional DIY paper Christmas decorations using everyday items hiding in your kitchen cupboard
By Sara Hesikova
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How to hang lights around windows - 5 easy ways to make your house look merry and bright this Christmas
No nails? No problem!
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to make DIY air dry clay Christmas decorations for your tree, table and gifts - all for under £5
Homemade Christmas decorations just got a facelift
By Holly Cockburn
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These pretty DIY wreath ideas are easy to make – and all you need is a few things from your kitchen
It’s perfect for a DIY project or if you’re in a pinch
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral DIY door garland hack is sweeping the internet as the best new way to decorate for Christmas – it only costs £15
It's now back in stock and in the Black Friday sale
By Holly Cockburn
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A savvy DIYer just demonstrated how to replicate Anthropologie’s £68 bauble set for £20
This DIY TikTok Christmas bauble hack is the perfect dupe for Anthropologie’s £68 set – and it couldn’t be easier
By Sara Hesikova
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This beautiful Christmas decoration trend using a tomato paste tube is going viral on TikTok – the results are stunning
This is DIY Christmas decor on the next level
By Sara Hesikova
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Decoupage is making a comeback – the simple way to give old homeware a bespoke look
Get crafty – update your furniture and home decor with this simple pattern-rich technique
By Sara Hesikova
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You’re storing your paint in the wrong place – why garages and sheds are off limits
Do you store your paint in the garage or the shed? Experts say that you really shouldn’t
By Sara Hesikova
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This colour trend could be making your winter blues worse – experts reveal the shades you should be using instead
Combat seasonal affective disorder with cheerful paint colours – but avoid these trendy shades
By Sara Hesikova
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'It's a really quick and easy win' – The Repair Shop's Sonnaz's fast track tip to update tired-looking furniture
The upholstery pro's tried and true hack for upcycling soft furnishings
By Jullia Joson
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Stacey Solomon just DIY-ed a larger-than-life Nutcracker – this is what you need to make your own
It’s sure starting to look a lot like Christmas at Stacey's house
By Sara Hesikova