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DIY your way to reinventing or keeping your home in top condition.
Love tinkering with stuff and modifying, repurposing or fixing things at home? Then, this section on our blog is just for you! You’ll find out how to troubleshoot your AC system, turn your balcony into a mini green paradise or extend your kitchen facilities out in the open for an enjoyable cooking experience outdoors.
Search the box above for helpful tips on some easy home repairs that you can do yourself with the help of a few simple tools. And please, tell us how you did in the comment section, so the rest of our readers can get inspired, too, and join our DIY community!
Friends Stock / Shutterstock.com The boiler is an essential part of every household, and as such, it should be serviced and maintained properly. Boiler repair shouldn’t be taken lightly - a faulty boiler, be it electric or gas-fuelled, can result in the water being too hot or too cold, low wate
Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Whether you want to add design features, line a wall, or reorganise the spaces in your place, plastering is a big part of home improvement. Plaster creates an even and durable finish, smooth and ready for the next part of the project. It’s an essential part o
Bogdan Sonjachnyj / Shutterstock.com Every homeowner can imagine the perfect kitchen. But what does it look like? Is it just the floors and the stove that make it look good? Of course not! There’s nothing more aesthetically pleasing than a row of kitchen cabinets, perfectly aligned around the r
Kawin Ounprasertsuk / Shutterstock.com Repairing a sliding door can be tricky, especially when you don’t have a lot of experience and knowledge about the system. If the door does not slide or close properly, there are various issues that could be causing it. This could turn out to be a real pai
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Flat-pack furniture - everybody loves a quick and easy home interior solution. This type of furniture is a far more budget-friendly solution that can save you the hassle of dealing with designers, looking at samples, and waiting months for a single sofa to get f
Build / Shutterstock.com There is a special warm, cosy and authentic feeling that wood furniture brings to every room. Whether new or old, it can be a perfect accent in any design style. Especially if it’s antique or family furniture, bringing you back to special memories. Unfortunately, wo
ViDI Studio / Shutterstock.com Wallpaper is a popular medium in home decoration, as it is versatile and easy to install. It offers a great choice when it comes to pattern, colour, material and texture. However, as with other aspects of interior design, trends in wallpaper come and go quickly - a
VH-studio / Shutterstock.com Changing a light fitting might look complicated at first, but it can be an easy task, even for beginners. It all comes down to using the right tools, which you probably have already in your home, and exercising caution throughout the process. Whether you want to repla
Patryk Kosmider / Shutterstock.com Are you looking into renovating your floors and wondering about what type to choose? Or maybe, any dilemmas have already been resolved and you’ve decided to go for the popular laminate flooring option? Good choice. Relatively easy-to-install, durable and inexp
Joe Belanger / Shutterstock.com One of the scariest bathroom problems comes when your toilet won’t flush. It’s a common household issue that can be very annoying to deal with. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the possible reasons why your toilet is not flushing properly and off
