NMC - Copley Ltd

Whether you plan to change the look of a room by swapping the skirting boards or take on this essential second fix job in your self-build project, you’ll find it both satisfying and relatively straightforward if you follow this DIY step-by-step guide to fitting skirting boards.

Mouldings add a great sense of character to homes, be they contemporary or traditional in style, bringing a new dimension to bare walls and ceilings as well as playing a practical role. Melanie Griffiths and Natasha Brinsmead explain the options

In this month’s guide, we look at the second fix stage of housebuilding. The finishing touches will stamp the final mark of quality on your new home. Mark Brinkley examines this key step.