Homebuilding & Renovating

Fitting cane webbing to cupboard doors is one of those quick DIY projects that can transform the finished look of a space.

As well as boosting the aesthetics of a room, its perforated design means it can also offer a practical solution if the contents of y...

If your sink has been draining more slowly than usual, or you've noticed moth-like insects hanging out on the walls, it might be a case of drain flies. While these furry flying creatures don't cause any real harm to humans (they don't bite, sting or spread disease), they might create a plumbing issue later down the line if they gather in large numbers.

Drain flies thr...

Back to school is almost here, and if you want your mornings to run like clockwork come September, it all starts with a well-organised bedroom to help your child get back into the rhythm of a new routine.

While a tidy children’s bedroom might seem lik...

A nail gun is a smart and simple way to speed up a DIY project. They're much faster than the old-school hammer method and generally more effective. They use a burst of power to drive a nail or staple into wood in a split second. This lets you quickly move on to the next fixing point.

There are two common types: first fix and second fix. Nail guns and stapler combos, k...

If you've ever gone toe to toe with your architect over a floor plan, you're not alone. Design is one of the places where clients and architects clash hardest, right up there with budget and choice of finishes, and it's not hard to see why. You're paying for their expertise, but you're the one who has to live with the results.

But we work with architects because their...