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Want to know how to get Blu Tack marks off walls? Follow this expert advice to leave your walls clean, smooth, and damage-free

By Steve Jenkins Published

Discover how to get Blu Tack marks off walls with some quick and simple tools and techniques

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Man with white gloves holding a well used red orbital sander, sanding a sheet of plywood on a wooden bench
Sanding plywood isn't tricky once you know how — expert advice on getting this popular surface up to scratch

By Steve Jenkins Published

Get the inside knowledge on the tools, techniques and tips you need for sanding plywood to get a smooth and professional finish

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dust mast and googles covered in dust on planks of wood
10 ways to make your sanding less dusty for a safer home and a smoother finish

By Pete Wise Published

From attaching sanding sheets correctly to using a proper dust extraction vacuum, these tips will minimise the mess from sanding.

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Brunette woman wearing black and white stripy top and safety glasses using an orange combi drill to drill into white wall
Drilling into walls should never be attempted until you read this – expert tips that don't just come from TikTok

By Steve Jenkins Published

Discover what tools, tricks and techniques you need for successfully drilling into walls without causing unnecessary damage you then need to repair

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Finger pushing switch on basic white light switch
Want to know how to wire a light switch? It's as easy as 1-2-3 when you follow this expert advice

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

Knowing how to wire a light switch is critical if you are going to tackle the job yourself. Here we show you how to wire up a simple standard light switch

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Does your fuse box keep tripping? Find out why and how you can fix it

By Steve Jenkins Published

Discover what could be causing your fuse box to trip and whether it's time to call in an electrician

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Cropped shot of female legs walk barefoot on wooden warm floor near couch in living room at home
Are your squeaky floors harmless — or hiding a bigger structural problem?

By Gabriella Dyson Published

Squeaky floors are usually more annoying than alarming, but sometimes creaks can point to structural issues. Here’s how to tell the difference.

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Yellow circular saw held by person in gloves using a guide rail to cut a sheet of plywood
6 ways to get straight cuts with a circular saw — including how to make your DIY guide

By Steve Jenkins Published

Getting straight cuts with a circular saw isn’t always easy. Here we reveal a host of DIY and cost-effective solutions to ensure clean straight lines

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Drain snake, pipe wrench and plunger on stainless steel sink
Want to know how to unblock a sink without a plunger? Experts reveal five ways to get it done

By Steve Jenkins Published

No plunger to hand? Here we look at the alternative options to unblock a sink without a plunger

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How to sand floors with a belt sander — and when to use a different tool instead

By Pete Wise Published

They’re not as powerful as a pro-grade floor sander, but DIY belt sanders have their uses when you’re sanding wood floors.

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