Painting UPVC with Bedec Multi Purpose Paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on November 20, 2023. Tags: , ,

Over the last twenty years that I have been a painter and decorator there has been one question that is without a doubt the most popular question. Can you paint any type of surface such as wood, glass, wall tiles or UPVC? The simple answer is yes! Nowadays you can buy paint for any surface […]

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Painting A Wood-Stained Banister Rail Using Rustoleum Furniture Paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on November 20, 2023. Tags: , , ,

There is no doubt that over the years, trends and fashions come and go. This is never more noticeable than in home decoration. Back in the 1950/60s, all wood in a home was stained with wood stain. Invariably, the colours chosen for this wood stain were quite dark, such as mahogany, teak or an oak […]

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Giving Your Boiler Cupboard A Makeover with Dulux Trade Paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on December 22, 2022. Tags: , , , , ,

how to paint makeover boiler cupboard dulux

Every home has at least one cupboard which gets neglected. It becomes a dumping ground for just about everything – hoovers, DIY tools and maybe even unused kitchen appliances. Of course, we all just shut the door and work along the premise that if you can’t see the mess then it’s not a mess!  Our […]

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How to renovate a metal garage door

Posted by Graham Smith, on November 17, 2022. Tags: , , , , ,

hammerite garage door

If you’re a homeowner, then I’m sure you’ll agree that the maintenance ‘to-do list’ never ceases to end.    But keeping up with the upkeep of your property is crucial, especially if you’re thinking of selling.   Regular and proper maintenance means you’re more likely to achieve the best possible price for your home and – of […]

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Spruce up your windows!

Posted by Graham Smith, on November 17, 2022. Tags: , , , , , , ,

window sill maintenance

by Victoria Fitz-Gerald of @fixing_up_58  Having completely gutted and transformed our Victorian London terraced home alongside my wood-working extraordinaire husband (“Mr-58”), we consider ourselves highly experienced DIYers. I document our progress and publish step-by-step tutorials on my social media profiles, utilising various #gifted products along the way. I love antique and vintage features, and I […]

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Preparing your guttering for the winter  

Posted by Technique Web, on September 21, 2022. Tags: , , , , ,

guttering prepare

Over a period of time your guttering will begin to deteriorate. This is usually caused by a combination of hot sun during the summer and the cold winters we experience in the UK.  Guttering comes in a multitude of materials including aluminium, plastic and even cement if your home is an older property.  Unfortunately, as […]

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