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Ants crawling by the bottom of a glass on a white surface
5 expert-approved ways to get rid of ants (and keep them out for good)

By Megan Milstead Published

Sick of ants overrunning your kitchen? Here's how to banish them and stop them from coming back, according to three pest control experts

Kitchen
Close up of hand holding twist drill bit up to wheel on bench grinder
Using a blunt drill bit means more work and less control. Find out how to sharpen a drill bit for quick, clean drilling

By Steve Jenkins Published

Learn how to keep your wood, metal and masonry drill bits sharp and ready for action

DIY
cooling down a tile drill bit with a wet sponge
Using the wrong drill bits when drilling into tile will leave your tiles chipped and cracked. Find out how to ensure this doesn’t happen

By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated

Looking for advice for drilling into tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? Try these tips from our DIY expert to avoid cracks and ensure your drill is up to the job

DIY
Moss on roof
Got moss on your roof? Experts reveal why it could a bigger problem than it looks

By Megan Milstead Published

Leaving moss on your roof can cause damp, heat loss and structural damage – here’s how to remove it safely, according to the experts

Roof
Contemporary hallway with wooden floor, black stair spindles, wooden handrail and painted white stairs
If you're going to paint your stairs, you need to follow these expert tips and paint recommendations for a professional finish

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

Make painting your stairs an integral part of a hallway makeover. Follow our step-by-step guide for success

Paint
Man on building site in hard hat cutting plasterboard to fit walls
Find out why plasterboarding is the ideal choice for a DIY project

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

We take a look at the pros of plasterboarding with expert advice on why you should consider it over wet plastering

DIY
Rubber gloved hands holding a spray bottle and cloth against square tiles
The cleaning methods experts swear by for spotless shower tiles

By Megan Milstead Published

I asked the experts for the best ways to clean shower tiles – here are four methods they recommended

Bathroom
group of lawn grubs, also known as chafer grubs, in the soil
Don’t let chafer grubs destroy your lawn – act now to get rid of them the right way

By Holly Crossley Published

Learn when chafer grubs are most active and how to treat them before they cause serious lawn damage

Garden
Person painting a white mist coat with a 9 inch roller onto bare plaster
If you don't add a mist coat before painting new plaster, you’ll regret it. Here’s what you need to know

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

When painting new plaster you need to seal it before you can add a top coat. Here we reveal the ideal mist coat ratio and how to apply for the perfect finish

Paint
Brown MDF furniture against a brown wall with lime green painted top and tools in the foreground
Want to know how to paint MDF properly? This expert guide has the answers you need

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

If you need to know how to paint MDF, we've got you covered. Follow this step-by-step guide for a perfect finish

Paint
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