Posted by Graham Smith, on September 18, 2024. Tags: diy, house maintenance, paint, upcycling
Over the years I have painted the outside of many houses, and there is, without doubt, a great deal of satisfaction when you have finished and look back at the end result. This is because the end result can look spectacular! The secret to getting that spectacular look is attention to detail. This is particularly […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on September 18, 2024. Tags: diy, house maintenance, makeover, paint
By Evija Blog: https://fromevijawithlove.com Instagram handle @fromevijawithlove Over 8.6 million households are rented in the UK. Renting your current home shouldn’t hinder your creativity. One of the easiest ways to make your house feel more like your home is by using different colours, textures and patterns. Painting the walls using the colours you love, will […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on April 19, 2024. Tags: Danish oil, diy, house maintenance, kitchen diy, makeover, renovate, Rustins, worktops
When we moved into our current home nearly three years ago, it was as if time had stood still since the 1950s. I can confidently say that it hadn’t seen an update since its original construction! Bringing it into the 21st century required a complete overhaul, starting from scratch. Unfortunately, not a single room escaped […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on February 2, 2024. Tags: diy, house maintenance, kitchen, makeover, paint, painting, Rust-Oleum, upcycling
We’re currently right in the middle of winter. It’s cold, raining, and in many parts of the country, there is a good layer of snow. This all means that any DIY jobs outside will have to be put off until later in the year when the weather is a lot warmer. Of course, that doesn’t […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on December 24, 2023. Tags: diy, dulux, filler, house diy, house maintenance, paint, repaint
We recently had our bathroom renovated, which was a major renovation. Everything had to be completely ripped out so we could start all over again. In the process of removing all the major furniture, we did some damage to our doorframe, so this is my guide to show you how to repair and repaint damaged […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on November 20, 2023. Tags: diy, house maintenance, paint
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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on November 20, 2023. Tags: diy, house maintenance, paint, rustoleum
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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on December 22, 2022. Tags: boiler cupboard, diy, dulux, house maintenance, makeover, paint
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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on November 17, 2022. Tags: diy, garage door, Hammerite, home renovation, house maintenance, paint
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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on November 17, 2022. Tags: diy, dulux, house maintenance, paint, painting shepherd's hut, window frames, window sills, windows
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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