Maintenance

Latest about Maintenance

Insulating suspended floors

Insulating Suspended Floors: How to Make Your Floors Warmer

By Tim Pullen published

Insulating suspended floors can help eliminate draughts, reduce energy loss and prevent damp and dry rot. Find out what you need to know with our expert guide

Flooring
removing paint from brick — flaking paint on brickwork

Removing Paint From Brick: A How-To Guide

By Steve Jenkins published

Removing paint from brick can help get rid of any unsightly flaking paintwork on your walls. Return to the natural, practical beauty of brick with our guide

Structure
painting a uPVC door - dark blue uPVC door with white framing on light brick house

Painting a uPVC Door: Tips for the Perfect Finish

By Steve Jenkins published

Painting a uPVC door could be the first step to freshening up your home. Discover how to transform exterior uPVC doors with our pro painting tips

Windows & Doors
damaged lath and plaster wall

Lath and Plaster Walls: What Are They and How to Repair?

By Natasha Brinsmead published

A staple in many period properties, we explain what lath and plaster is, how these walls are constructed and how to repair them

Structure
a sponge wiping away children's drawings on a wall

Washable Paint: Best Buys for Walls That Stay Looking Fresh

By Steve Jenkins published

Looking for washable paint for walls that are easier to clean? Our decorating expert chooses his top picks for 2022

Paint
best grout cleaner guide

The 6 Best Grout Cleaners to Freshen up Your Tiles

By Jack Woodfield published

The best grout cleaners will make you fall in love with your bathroom and kitchen tiles all over again

Kitchen
painting upvc windows in this conservatory gave the space a new feel

Painting uPVC Windows: How to Get the Best Results

By Steve Jenkins published

Painting uPVC windows can give a home with a tired appearance a new lease of life. Our expert outlines the best way to get a quality finish

Windows & Doors
painting a front door is a relatively simple DIY job

Painting a Front Door: A How-to Guide

By Steve Jenkins published

Our guide to painting a front door has everything you need to know to achieve a perfect finish, no matter what your door is made from

Windows & Doors
renovating a staircase is much easier than replacing one in most instances

Renovating a Staircase: How to Give Your Stairs a New Lease of Life

By Natasha Brinsmead published

Renovating a staircase can unleash the original charm and character of a house — here, we explain how to restore an old staircase sensitively

DIY
a cctv camera being used in a drainage survey

Drainage Surveys: What Are They and When Do You Need One?

By Hugh Metcalf published

A drainage survey is an often overlooked precaution when buying a home to renovate. Here's what you need to know about them

Structure
1 2 3 4 5 6 Archives