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Have you been neglecting those jobs at home for far too long? Do you have dreams of how you would like your property to look? For handy DIY hints and tips and general inspiration, take a look at our features below.

Get stuck into some DIY

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Banish that stain
Banish that stain
If you're not sure how to stop wall and ceiling stains coming back for good, read on.
The gift of graft
The gift of graft
Enjoy the spring sunshine and make yourself useful this Mother's Day with these quick and easy tasks.
Get stripping
Get stripping
Removing wallpaper is often hard work, but it needn't be a chore.
Make wood look like new
Make wood look like new
Preparing and waxing wood involves some effort, but it's well worth it.
Give your windows a new look
Give your windows a new look
Whether you need privacy, or to keep the light out and the heat in, blinds are just the job.
Go for a sliding solution
Go for a sliding solution
Measure horizontally across the top and bottom of the opening and then vertically on each side.
Reduce your fuel bills
Reduce your fuel bills
Even if you remove the tool or battery, the charger will keep charging unless you unplug it or turn it off at the wall. The same goes for mobile phone, electric toothbrush and other gadget chargers.
Measure up
Measure up
Most things are sold in metric quantities these days, but if you're not happy working in metric, stick to imperial and convert it if you need to, or get the store to do it for you. The trick is to only work in one system to avoid confusion and mistakes.
Wipe away problems
Wipe away problems
It happens when warm air inside the room meets the cold windowpane and forms droplets of water. With double and secondary glazing, condensation can get between the panes, which isn't good for the window frames, especially if they're made of wood.
Stamp out damp
Stamp out damp
Flat roofs are another common cause because they're only watertight if properly sealed, and water tends to sit on them in a way it doesn't on pitched roofs. If you think your home has any of these problems, you could tackle them yourself, but it may be better - and safer - to get a builder or roofer in.

Find DIY materials on eBay

BOSCH GBH 24V HAMMERDRILL.
RECORD BANDSAW RPBS8
GOOD UPHOLSTERY PIN HAMMER FOR TACKS AND  DAINTY JOBS
NEW Draper 200w 230v 1/4 sheet electric palm sander
Multi Purpose Detector by Rolson

Find DIY power tools on eBay

6PC POWER TOOL DIAMOND CORE DRILL BIT SET 28mm -107mm
ELECTRIC  CIRCULAR SAW 1200 WATT WITH  LASER AND LIGHT
HOT AIR HEAT GUN 2000W PAINT STRIPPER 67093c
MAKITA 18V CIRCULAR SAW BSS611 Z CORDLESS NAKED MACHINE BODY ONLY 165MM CIRC SAW
Resin Fibre Grinding / Sanding Disc 9" 228mm P36 X 10

Find DIY hand tools on eBay

GOOD UPHOLSTERY PIN HAMMER FOR TACKS AND  DAINTY JOBS
8pc PRO WOOD CHISEL SET CRV  IMPACT SPLIT PROOF HANDLES
Manual Gold Tone Nonslip Grip Oil Feed Glass Cutter Tool
14pc Imapct driver / screwdriver kit TE229
Quality 4 in1 Mini Pocket Screwdriver & clip NEW (28404

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