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Person in white overalls kneeling down on clean white dust sheets with roller in hand, adding white paint from a black paint scuttle

I never start a decorating project without this £9 Amazon buy by my side — this is why you need to add one to your tool collection

By Steve Jenkins published

If you want to speed up your paint projects, make less mess and work like a pro, then investing in a paint scuttle is a must

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Paintbrushes, paint tins, roller and red roller tray and masking tape arranged in a geometric pattern on a wooden surface

I'm a DIY expert and these are the essential tools I always buy on Amazon to make decorating projects easier

By Steve Jenkins published

Amazon makes stocking my toolbox easy when I need new DIY essentials. It saves me time, money, and stress, and with next-day delivery, I’ve always got what I need for my next project

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women sat in blue panelled room on dark red chair with laptop on lap and clocks floating around her head

I'm fed up of being time poor which is why these 4 time-saving appliances are now top of my Amazon wishlist ready for when they're on sale

By Sarah Harley published

Time poor or wallet wealthy? A balance between the two is always the goal, so I've loaded my shopping list with a variety of appliances to help buy back time

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Gardener mows with string trimmer

An expert guide to the 7 best cordless strimmers — from budget options to the best overall model

By Jack Woodfield, Teresa Conway last updated

We've scoured the market for the best cordless strimmers to help you choose the perfect tool to keep your lawn and garden looking neat and tidy with minimal effort

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beldray 15 in 1 steam cleaner box and unit on cream kitchen worktop

If you like squeaky clean, you might want to try this steam cleaner. It got me hot under the collar in all the right ways

By Sarah Harley published

I tested the Beldray 15-in-1 Steam Cleaner and the results were that good, I ended up cleaning more than I normally would

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Yellow cordless drill on top of box of screwdriver bits on wood and table

Choose one of these 9 best cordless drills to help you power through your next DIY project

By Sarah Handley, Garry Martin, Jack Woodfield last updated

The best cordless drills will help you tackle your next DIY project with ease. Choose from our selection of budget, mid- and top of the range cordless drills

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man in garden pouring petrol from red container in orange and black petrol lawnmower on lawn

Treat your lawn to a fresh trim using one of the 6 best petrol lawnmowers

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Whether you're looking for a sharp cut or pristine stripes here's 6 of the best petrol lawnmowers to suit gardens and budgets of all shapes and sizes

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I'm a heritage bricklayer and this is how to avoid common mistakes when repointing brickwork

By Pete Wise published

A third-generation bricklayer and a property expert discuss the most common repointing mistakes and how to avoid them. Find out the right way to prepare your brickwork and apply fresh mortar.

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Contemporary white room with lamp, rug, and sofa in background and white radiator on wall in foreground

What is the ideal radiator height from floor? Pros reveal the answer — but it's not as simple as you might think

By Steve Jenkins published

Getting the right radiator height from the floor will ensure efficient and effective heating of your home

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Powered chisel breaking beige floor tile

Cracked and chipped flooring? How to replace a broken floor tile without causing damage elsewhere

By Steve Jenkins published

Restore your floor to avoid damaged tiling becoming a hazard

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