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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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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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It’s time to take your DIY skills up a notch and transform your home
These simple DIY projects are just what your home needs
By Ideal Home
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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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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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How to hang a garland around your front door for some Christmas curb appeal
Now is your chance to take your doorscaping up a notch
By Lauren Bradbury
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Stacey Solomon has taken the maximalist approach to an extreme with her Christmas front door display
Maybe bigger is better after all...
By Jullia Joson
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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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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
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This Instagram hack turns £4 charity shop glassware into gorgeous mood lighting
Make your charity shop finds work ten times harder
By Jullia Joson
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Experts warn of the 5 signs of rising damp every homeowner should look out for this winter
Rising damp can have disastrous consequences, so it’s best to spot the signs early
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘It’s the ultimate party piece’ - This £12 IKEA table has been given a glitzy disco ball transformation
This hack brings our favourite festive trend to the table
By Lauren Bradbury
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Stacey Solomon's DIY enchanted cloud ceiling looks straight out of the Great Hall of Hogwarts
We solemnly swear that Stacey is up to no good at Pickle Cottage
By Jullia Joson
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How to get paint off clothes and save your DIY clothes from stubborn paint stains
Your paint-stained clothes will be as good as new in no time
By Lauren Bradbury
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This IKEA light has been transformed into a stunning disco ball – and it's simply genius
It's shimmering beautiful
By Thea Babington-Stitt