Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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How to paint a two-tone wall - 6 easy steps to create an on-trend feature wall
Create an Instagram-worthy paint effect in any room by dividing your walls into two shades
By Stephanie Durrant
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Do you have the right DIY skills for your age? How many of these odd jobs can you do?
How many of these tasks have you nailed?
By Holly Walsh
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Half of Brits wouldn't pay a pro to do their DIY because of THIS
Is it really to save money or do we just crave the Instagram praise?
By Stephanie Durrant
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These are the UK's most Googled DIY questions
Have you typed any of these into the search button recently?
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Creative mum makes Harry Potter furniture by collaging pages from the book
It's a magical creation!
By Lizzie Thomson
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5 DIY fails that prove we can't always nail it!
Here at Housetohome we've completed our fair share of crafts and DIY projects, here's our run down of the top 5 disasters
By Stephanie Hendries
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IKEA's £20 sale starts today – snap up the BILLY bookcase and more, but only if you're in Scotland
Four iconic pieces will be on sale for £20 starting 1st November
By Rebecca Knight
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How to make rustic hanging lanterns
Give simple candles the glow factor with our quick and easy guide to making decorative country-style lanterns.
By Tara King
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How to hang pictures
Take a look at our expert guide on how to hang pictures and paintings
By Elizabeth Ransome
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How to create your perfect paint colour
Find your perfect shade with Valspar
By Heather Young
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6 easy craft projects for the uncrafty
Would you love to upcycle a piece of furniture or jazz up an old lampshade but worried about how it will turn out? We've picked six of our favourite craft projects, perfect if you're new to crafting.
By Amy Hodge
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How to make a Christmas stocking
Follow Country Homes and Interiors' step-by-step instructions and sew a Christmas stocking
By Heather Young
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John Lewis can help you find a trusted tradesperson
Its Home Solutions service will even take responsibility for the quality of the work!
By Amy Cutmore
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Seven warning signs that you might be ripped off by a new tradesperson
How to find a reliable business
By Rebecca Knight
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Follow the flock! Celebrate all things woolly by heading to London's Southwark Cathedral for Wool Week 2014
Wool Week is a countrywide event which includes exhibitions, craft workshops and other inititatives
By Caroline Keenan
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When to DIY, when to GSI (Get Someone In)
Here's how to decide when to get your tools out and when to call someone in...
By Heather Young
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Transform an old frame from drab to fab with this DIY chalkboard project
Get creative and have a go at making your very own chalkboard from an unwanted frame
By Heather Young
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DIY fan shows how to make a tasteful bottle lamp – using an empty gin bottle
What a bright idea!
By Tamara Kelly
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8 ideas that will inspire you to be a braver decorator
Step out of your comfort zone and try a bolder look in your home
By Sophie Payne
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Top 10 most satisfying DIY jobs to keep yourself busy during lockdown revealed
How many will you be doing this weekend?
By Rebecca Knight
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3 easy craft ideas using buttons
Create your own accessories that cost nothing – just use buttons and have fun making wall art, napkin rings and more
By Jennifer Drew
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Want to learn how to crochet?
Get crafty at the Country Homes & Interiors Crochet Club and give to a good cause at the same time
By Stephanie Hendries
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Get crafty with a creative event near you!
If your new year resolution is to be a bit more creative - whether you're a seasoned craft pro or a novice maker - we have the show for you
By Heather Young
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Denim decorating: 6 jeanius ways to use the fashion staple in your home
Sandblasted, bleached and even doubled up – how to use the ultimate utility fabric in soft furnishings and upholstery
By Heather Young
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Thinking outside the box! The DIY fireplace made to hang Christmas decorations
Thinking outside the box! You'd never guess this fireplace is made out of recycled boxes
By Tamara Kelly
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This chest of drawers is unrecognisable after an amazing £20 VW camper van inspired makeover
Will you be taking this DIY project for a test drive?
By Rebecca Knight
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How to make rainbow bunting – perfect for Pride or simply to brighten your home
Celebrate Pride month with Hobbycraft's macrame rainbow garland
By Stephanie Durrant