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Want to stop crumbling mortar ruining your home? Follow this expert step-by-step guide on repointing brickwork

By Natasha Brinsmead, Steve Jenkins last updated

Repointing brickwork is an essential job if you want your home to weather the elements and still look good. Here’s how to do it properly

Structure
Redhead woman placing laundry from basket into dark washing machine in contemporary kitchen with wooden floor
Have you ever tried cleaning your washing machine filter? Water usually gets everywhere — but not with these cheap and simple tricks

By Steve Jenkins Published

When your washing machine won't drain, it's time to clean its filter. We show how to, all while making as little mess as possible

Utility
Japanese knotweed growing in a garden
Experts reveal the only way to go about Japanese knotweed removal if you find it in your garden

By Joseph Mullane, Nic Seal last updated

Japanese knotweed removal is essential as it can bring your build or renovation plans to a grinding halt. Here, we explain the damage this plant can do and how to get rid of it

Garden
Large wet room with marble wall tiles integrated bench and natural stone mosaic floor tiles with wooden stool in corner
Installing mosaic tiles can be easy — but you need the right tools to ensure great adhesion, perfect spacing and a professional finish

By Steve Jenkins Published

Discover the essential tools and the subtle differences you need to know when laying mosaic tiles compared to standard tiles

Bathroom
Chrome Qettle single column tap in kitchen adding water to plastic jug
What is the minimum water pressure you should have in a house? Plus, how to increase it

By Steve Jenkins Published

A lack of water pressure in the home is annoying and needs to be sorted out. Experts reveal how to test, resolve the issue and when its time to call in your water company

Utility
Person holding orange and black Black & Decker drill drilling into red brick wall
You need to get drilling into brick right. Follow this guide for all you need to know

By Luke Arthur Wells last updated

Drilling into brick is a key DIY skill, needed for all kinds of home improvement projects. Here’s everything you need to know but were too afraid to ask

DIY
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
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