Category: DIY

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Saving money on computer maintenance

Not everyone has all the technical knowledge they need to service their own computer, but there are a few great ways to save a bit of cash on tuning your machine when you need to. PCs usually last quite a while before they start to wear out, but taking preventative measures regularly will make them [...]

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New corded blinds safety regulations hoped to reduce risks

The current EU Commission legislation on ensuring the safety of corded blinds – the wellbeing of young children in particular – named EN13120 is expected to be tightened, with the new guidelines implemented next year, a recent BBC report has stipulated. If the revision progresses to the implementation stages, the changes will affect the operations [...]

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Online bought made-to-measure Vs store bought pre-made

Ready-made blinds are generally regarded as the cheaper options when it comes to window dressing, although buying them off-the-shelf can mean you have to make significant sacrifices on fabric, print or size. For the ambitious DIY enthusiast, it maybe be possible to customise ready-made blinds if you are confident, but if this goes wrong you [...]

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Create a celebrity bathroom on a budget

A number of us aspire to the fame and fortune of Hollywood celebrities – and the impressive homes that go hand-in-hand with the lifestyles of these stars. This may seem like a world away to many homeowners; however with some simple tricks, you can bring A-List chic to your own bathroom. With the help of [...]

Under Floor Heating Systems

Good reasons to invest in underfloor heating

Modern underfloor heating systems are fantastic additions to any bathroom in the home. With low operating costs, a fractional impact on the environment as well as the ability to maintain a pleasant home temperature, these systems are a huge success with many homeowners. In ways similar to Roman architecture at the turn of the millennium, [...]

INTERIORS: Aim for summer goodness with new redecorating scheme

Style is not just limited to colours when it comes to a summer; you must consider the ambience, smells, warmth and associated emotions if you are going to reflect the happiness of the season to pervade the home through a well thought-out interior design. Luckily, it may not cost that much money to pull off. [...]

Creating a garden themed bedroom

If your little one is an outdoors sort who struggles over winter when they are trapped indoors, why not bring a little of the outside inside for them to enjoy? Creating a garden themed bedroom is cheap and easy and will give them a fun and attractive space to play in all year round. A [...]