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Whether you’re looking to expand the amount of living space you have, or you need a dedicated home office,  insulation is key to making your garage comfortable all year round. Many homeowners choose to improve their current property rather than move on. With increasing house prices, there’s never been a better time to start working on your own home, for example by refurbishing or converting your garage, than right now. The first steps Before insulating your garage, make s …

Skirting boards are used to cover the joint where the wall and the floor meet each other, and depending on the nature of your project, you will either be replacing the skirting in a room or fitting new skirting as part of a room makeover. If you’re wanting to add both  architrave and skirting, then it’s a good idea to match the styles for a consistent look. Skirting boards come in a variety of different materials, such as primed MDF, fully finished MDF, softwood and hardw …

Plasterboarding a ceiling is a satisfying yet slightly awkward DIY job that can save you a fortune on labour costs. This guide on how to plasterboard a ceiling and wall will help any DIYer to be able to complete a plastering job easily and efficiently. How to plasterboard an existing ceiling It is possible to fix plasterboard over an existing ceiling, but you’ll need to determine where the joists are first. For upstairs rooms, this can be done by measuring the joist gaps in the loft. Do …

There are a wide variety of things you can do to keep your laminate floor looking great once it is installed, and the good news is is that laminate flooring requires little upkeep. To help you get the most out of your floor, here are our tips on keeping your laminate in good condition. What can’t I use on laminate flooring to keep it clean? Understanding how not to clean laminate hardwood floors is the first step in learning how to clean them. On a laminate wood floor, there ar …

Modern laminate flooring is quickly becoming a popular option for homeowners. It's durable and long-lasting, with a wide range of styles and colours to select from. This sort of flooring is simple to maintain and is perfect for locations with a lot of foot activity. Although installing laminate flooring is quite straightforward, being cautious and thorough with your preparation is essential for if you want to avoid complications in the future. So therefore, we will provide you with as much guida …