Tools How to bleed a towel radiator: 3 simple steps to keep it hot Knowing how to bleed a towel radiator means it can keep pumping out maximum heat, remains efficient — and your towels stay dry and warm. Here we show you how Painting a door frame: 4 steps for a fine, durable finish There’s an art to painting a door frame and here we give you the lowdown on the techniques and paint you need for the job Grand Designs sees £550k eco 'fortress' finally completed after seven years This week's Grand Designs revisit saw a masonry builder challenge himself to build an eco home, which now costs very little to run Grid List Latest about Tools|capitalize Tiling onto plasterboard: Here's how to do it and what you need to know By Steve Jenkins published 31 October 22 Tiling onto plasterboard is similar to tiling onto plaster or tile, but you need to get your prep and process right. A couple of pros reveal their tips Prepare your home for winter with our essential maintenance checklist By Claire Lloyd published 30 October 22 Preparing your home for winter can be quick, easy and cheap, but prevent serious remedial work when temperatures drop. Here's our guide to those all-important maintenance jobs now the clocks have gone back The most commonly botched home DIY job has been revealed By Jack Woodfield published 30 October 22 Make sure you avoid any DIY nightmares this Halloween by studying this list of jobs that amateur DIYers fail at the most What is the diamond on a tape measure? How to use this clever feature By Steve Jenkins published 29 October 22 The diamond on a tape measure is perhaps one of the tool's best kept secrets. We explain where it is and what it does Ryobi power tool deal: Saws, drills and multi tools reduced to only £50 By Steve Jenkins published 28 October 22 Our DIY editor couldn't believe this power tool deal — Ryobi offers drills, saws and multi tools for just £50 this weekend How to use a laser level: Set up advice, plus clever ideas for using this tool By Luke Arthur Wells published 23 October 22 Get to know how to use a laser level with this handy guide to the best types for DIYers, how to use and calibrate one and more What is a multi tool and what DIY jobs is it brilliant for? By Steve Jenkins published 16 October 22 There’s a clue in the name, multi tools can do a host of different DIY jobs. Here we take a look at the what they're capable of and the benefits of owning one How to whitewash wood: top tips to get the distressed look By Steve Jenkins published 15 October 22 Want to know how to whitewash wood? We reveal the essential techniques you need to know, what wood you can whitewash and the best paint to use DIYers knock hole in wall to find 'old man' lurking in the brickwork By Amy Willis published 15 October 22 It's a little bit of fun but can you see the old man or just a hole in the wall? These DIY renovators downed tools to share a photograph when they spotted the uncanny resemblance Can you use emulsion on wood? We answer your questions By Steve Jenkins published 11 October 22 Can you use emulsion on wood? It’s a simple question with not such a simple answer. Here we take a closer look at what's being asked and reply 123456789Archives Homebuilding & Renovating Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Homebuilding. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Loft conversions beginner's guide: Everything you ever wanted to know2Elderly couple thanks ‘angel in disguise’ after receiving free boiler replacement 3Can you paint laminate flooring for a quick home update?4How much electricity does a fridge use? Our guide to running costs5How to bleed a towel radiator: 3 simple steps to keep it hot Our sponsors
Tiling onto plasterboard: Here's how to do it and what you need to know By Steve Jenkins published 31 October 22 Tiling onto plasterboard is similar to tiling onto plaster or tile, but you need to get your prep and process right. A couple of pros reveal their tips
Prepare your home for winter with our essential maintenance checklist By Claire Lloyd published 30 October 22 Preparing your home for winter can be quick, easy and cheap, but prevent serious remedial work when temperatures drop. Here's our guide to those all-important maintenance jobs now the clocks have gone back
The most commonly botched home DIY job has been revealed By Jack Woodfield published 30 October 22 Make sure you avoid any DIY nightmares this Halloween by studying this list of jobs that amateur DIYers fail at the most
What is the diamond on a tape measure? How to use this clever feature By Steve Jenkins published 29 October 22 The diamond on a tape measure is perhaps one of the tool's best kept secrets. We explain where it is and what it does
Ryobi power tool deal: Saws, drills and multi tools reduced to only £50 By Steve Jenkins published 28 October 22 Our DIY editor couldn't believe this power tool deal — Ryobi offers drills, saws and multi tools for just £50 this weekend
How to use a laser level: Set up advice, plus clever ideas for using this tool By Luke Arthur Wells published 23 October 22 Get to know how to use a laser level with this handy guide to the best types for DIYers, how to use and calibrate one and more
What is a multi tool and what DIY jobs is it brilliant for? By Steve Jenkins published 16 October 22 There’s a clue in the name, multi tools can do a host of different DIY jobs. Here we take a look at the what they're capable of and the benefits of owning one
How to whitewash wood: top tips to get the distressed look By Steve Jenkins published 15 October 22 Want to know how to whitewash wood? We reveal the essential techniques you need to know, what wood you can whitewash and the best paint to use
DIYers knock hole in wall to find 'old man' lurking in the brickwork By Amy Willis published 15 October 22 It's a little bit of fun but can you see the old man or just a hole in the wall? These DIY renovators downed tools to share a photograph when they spotted the uncanny resemblance
Can you use emulsion on wood? We answer your questions By Steve Jenkins published 11 October 22 Can you use emulsion on wood? It’s a simple question with not such a simple answer. Here we take a closer look at what's being asked and reply
