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Man fitting marble effect worktop to cabinet
How to fit a kitchen worktop: Step-by-step guide plus best tools, measuring and cutting

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Discover the know-how for fitting a kitchen worktop including the tools you’ll need and how to get a clean cut

Kitchen
Man in black overalls and orange t-shirt holding cordless drill with partially built white and wood kitchen in background
Fitting a kitchen takes planning and know-how. How to create a design that works for you

By Natasha Brinsmead last updated

Whether you're looking to fit a kitchen on a DIY basis or calling in the experts, follow our handy how-to guide to help remove the stress

Kitchen
Oil filled radiator with arm chair and blanket in the background
Investing in an oil-filled radiator? Here's how to find the right size and avoid wasting energy

By Megan Milstead Published

Unsure what oil-filled radiator size you need? The experts explain how to figure it out

Radiator
Person in protective gear using an airless sprayer to spray kitchen doors white
How to spray paint kitchen cabinets for a factory-like finish

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Spray painting kitchen cabinets will give them a professional new look, help save the planet and save you some serious money

Paint
Contemporary white gloss kitchen cabinets and doors with a dark worktop and grey metro tiles
Forget replacing cabinets. We show you how painting over gloss kitchen units creates a fast, stunning refresh

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Learn how painting gloss kitchen cabinets can instantly transform your kitchen and how to tackle this makeover project with our expert DIY guide

Kitchen
Oil filled radiator in front of a bed
How do oil-filled radiators work? An expert guide to this popular heat emitter

By Megan Milstead Published

Learn all about oil-filled radiators and find out whether they’re worth the investment

Radiator
A Victorian hallway with a highly patterned tile floor
Thinking of painting a hallway? Try these smart, practical and colour-friendly tips to elevate your entrance

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Painting a hallway isn’t the easiest paint project to tackle. Here we reveal expert help on how to choose the right colours, prepare and paint, and how to tackle hard to reach walls and ceilings

Paint
Man in hard hat and overalls with wide paint brush next to unpainted wall with ladder and tools in background
Painting over mould might seem like a good idea. But before you pick up a paintbrush, find out how to properly tackle it

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Painting over mould can help restore your home to looking its best, but how do you do it? And what prep do you need to do? Our expert explains all

Paint
Carpet looking grubby? The experts explain how to clean to get it looking flawless once more

By Natasha Brinsmead Published

Whether your carpet is displaying the grime of time or there has been a disastrous spill, our expert guide is here to help you get it looking as good as new

Home Improvements
Hand holding narrow white coving against corner of bare plaster wall and ceiling
Get expert advice on how to install coving to either soften the junction between ceiling and wall, or add a touch of period charm to your home

By Steve Jenkins Published

Installing coving isn’t as difficult as you may think. Learn the steps to follow and the tools you‘ll need for a professional looking result

Walls & Ceilings
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