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DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
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How to fix a cracked bath yourself for a professional finish
Repair a cracked bath in ten easy steps
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How to repair a chip in a bath - give your bathtub a new lease of life
Give your damaged bathtub a new lease of life
By Emily Batesmith
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How to repair bath enamel - step-by-step to give a bathtub a fresh new look
Repairing bath enamel is a great way to give your bathtub a fresh new look
By Emily Batesmith
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How to fix a squeaky door - your guide to keeping your doors quiet
Banish the squeaks and relax in peace with our expert advice
By Katie Sims
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How to draught proof a window - a step-by-step guide
Seal up unwanted gaps in window frames to save energy and keep rooms cosy
By Emily Batesmith
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How to fix a door jamb - repair your door jamb so it's good as new
Problems with your door jamb? Fix it yourself with our step-by-step guide
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a door that sticks - repair your door to full working order
The easiest ways to fix a sticking door so that it can open and close freely again
By Katie Sims
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How to change a tap washer to stop dripping in minutes
Cure the dripping by learning how to change a washer on a tap, a simple DIY skill that should take minutes
By Elizabeth Ransome
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How to fix a leaky showerhead - a step by step guide
Want to know how to resolve a dripping shower? Repair a shower head in these five simple steps
By Sophie Vening
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How to make a statement marbled vase in minutes with DIY expert Zeena Shah
Turn an empty jam jar or glass soda bottle into a colourful and chic statement vase in a matter of minutes
By Rebecca Knight
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How to fix a toilet handle – and keep your loo in working order
Everything you need to know about fixing a standard toilet handle so you can flush in peace
By Vanessa Richmond
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11 home essential tools - the kit no home should be without
What should your home tool kit have in it? Find out the essential tools you need to have to hand
By Jennifer Morgan
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IKEA bed hacks - 12 easy ways to give a basic bed a bespoke upgrade
Give a regular Ikea bed the bespoke treatment with these clever hacks that will make it a unique one-off
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to change a tap easily and give your sink a fresh new look
Sick of the drip, drip, drip? Here's how to replace your old tap with a shiny new mixer
By Amy Cutmore
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How to change a toilet seat – and upgrade your loo in a few minutes
Changing a toilet seat is one of the easier jobs in the bathroom for a quick fix
By Vanessa Richmond
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Kimberley Walsh says paying someone to do this DIY job 'just doesn't make sense'
The former Girls Aloud star says she'd never hire someone to do this home renovation task
By Millie Hurst
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How to fix a toilet flush - how to repair a slow flushing toilet yourself
Want to know how to fix a toilet flush? Repair a toilet that won’t flush quickly and efficiently in seven simple steps
By Sophie Vening
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Where is my stopcock? How to easily locate your stop tap
All the places your stopcock might be hiding and what to do if not
By Katie Sims
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Dom Wood from Dick & Dom now has a popular DIY TikTok channel
The TV presenter has been documenting his renovation projects and sharing DIY advice to the delight of fans
By Millie Hurst
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How to fix water pressure - increase your shower's power with these simple steps
Low water pressure is far from ideal - here's how to fix it
By Katie Sims
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How to fix a running toilet yourself without having to call in a plumber
Got a toilet that constantly runs even when it's not being used? Follow our expert advice to fix it properly
By Sophie Vening
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Can you paint laminate floors? Experts reveal everything you need to know
Whether you've inherited laminate floors or looking for a quick update, read this before you pick up a paintbrush
By Amy Hunt
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What to do with leftover paint - 10 smart ideas to reuse paint at home
Smart DIY project for leftover paint and expert advice on what you should do with any paint you don't use
By Jennifer Morgan
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DIY coffee table ideas - budget-friendly ways to create a living room centrepiece
Save a fortune on a new coffee table with these clever cost-saving tricks
By Jacky Parker
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How to paint kitchen tiles - revamp splashbacks without spending a fortune
Looking for ways to spruce up tired tiles? Painting kitchen splashbacks is quick, easy and affordable.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Aldi has launched a range with interior design guru Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
The collaboration we never knew we needed
By Rebecca Knight
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How to paint uPVC windows – 5 steps to give tired plastic frames a fresh new look
Learn how to paint uPVC windows to update old frames on a budget
By Millie Hurst
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Experts reveal their 12 insider tips for buying second hand furniture to upcycle
How to sniff out the bargains to save cash, prevent waste and make something unique
By Jacky Parker