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 August 28, 2024. Tags: diy, upcycling
Blog by Alice Jakubiak – DIY ALICE – Instagram & Pinterest I enjoy crafting luxurious interiors, whether it’s upcycling a piece of furniture or transforming a room from drab to fab on a shoestring budget. The experience is even more rewarding when I can do it in an eco-friendly way, connecting me to nature and […]
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 September 11, 2023. Tags: cuprinol, diy, garden bench, Hammerite, paint, upcycling
Create a lovely spot for relaxing in your garden by revamping an old garden bench. We inherited a pair of cast-iron bench ends from a grandparent and, having been stored outside for decades, they were looking rather worse-for-wear, with flaking layers of old paint and plenty of rust. The seat planks were crumbling or missing […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on September 1, 2023. Tags: diy, garden diy, upcycling
Bees, bugs and beetles are helpful visitors to your garden. Some insects can help to pollinate your plants, fruit trees and flowers to boost growth, while others eat destructive pests or break down organic matter to keep your garden healthy. This ‘bug hotel’ project is a great way to attract more bugs into your garden […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on August 31, 2023. Tags: diy, garden diy, makeover, summerhouse, upcycling, wood diy, wood staining
Summertime is traditionally the time when we get out in the garden and start sorting out all the borders, trees and flowers, so it’s all looking its best. Many gardens nowadays have extra garden buildings such as greenhouses, sheds or even a summerhouse. Summer is the perfect time to make sure that all these garden buildings […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on April 14, 2023. Tags: bench, diy, furniture, ronseal, rustoleum, upcycle, upcycling, varnish
Creating a bench for your hallway or porch provides a handy space for your family and friends to sit while taking off their shoes. You can customise it with your choice of colours and can build it to a comfortable height for either adults or children. With just a couple of tatty old kitchen stools […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on June 8, 2022. Tags: diy, scaffold plank diy, shelf, shelf diy, suspended shelf, upcycle, upcycling, woodwork
by Victoria Fitz-Gerald aka @fixing_up_58 Having completely gutted and transformed our Victorian London terrace along with my wood-working extraordinaire husband (“Mr-58”) we consider ourselves highly experienced DIY-ers. I document our progress alongside publishing step-by-step tutorials on my social media profiles, utilising various #gifted products along the way. I have a love for the old and […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on June 8, 2022. Tags: diy, dulux, empty paint can, paint, paint can, plant stand diy, rustoleum, upcycle, upcycling
By Sam of Dove Cottage Blog Looking to re-use some of your empty paint cans rather than chuck them out? Here’s a really simple DIY to transform the leftover items into budget-friendly decor for your home. Using just an old paint can, some chalk paint, wooden dowels and wood stain you can create your own […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on June 8, 2022. Tags: diy, how to turn tester pots into plant pots, paint pots, plant pots, rustoleum, tester pots, upcycle, upcycling
By Sam, Dove Cottage Blog Not sure what to do with empty tester pots after you’ve used them up? Instead of throwing them out, why not get creative and turn them into some pretty mini plant pots? This is such a simple DIY that anyone can have a go at – and the best part […]
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