This is a DIY guide, how to stop rising damp with the Dryzone system. The Video. How to stop rising damp, easy DIY solution There is also an easy to follow Youtube video on my channel to support this article ‘How to stop rising damp.’ Please feel free to check it out. I would appreciate…Continue reading How to Stop Rising Damp
Damp proofing the garage/workshop floor
This is my solution for damp proofing my garage/workshop floor on a budget. The video. Damp proofing the garage/workshop floor and new osb flooring There is also an easy to follow Youtube video on my channel to support this article. Please feel free to check it out. I would appreciate you giving it a thumbs…Continue reading Damp proofing the garage/workshop floor
Plaster Boarding With Expanding Foam
Plaster boarding walls with expanding foam is the way forward. It is cheaper, easier and cleaner than conventional ‘Dot N Dab’ methods. The Video. How to plaster board walls, the easy way with foam. There is also an easy to follow Youtube video on my channel to support this article. Please feel free to check…Continue reading Plaster Boarding With Expanding Foam
Tool wall
A simple but organised tool wall is a must in any workshop, garage or shed. It saves valuable time looking for things and also lets you know what’s gone missing. (When the neighbours don’t return your tools). The video. Creating a simple tool wall for the workshop. No french cleats. There is also an easy…Continue reading Tool wall
Knocking down a chimney
When an old disused chimney is causing damp problems in my house. It’s time to knock it down. Follow my story of knocking down a chimney. Why am I knocking down a chimney??? We moved into our house a little over 3 years ago. It was almost derelict. The roof, gutters, chimneys and render were…Continue reading Knocking down a chimney
Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Homemade delicious chicken egg fried rice. A tasty ‘fake away’ meal that is simple to make. Once you try this recipe you won’t want it from the chippy again. Made up of onion, chicken, mushrooms, egg and rice! Egg fried rice is delicious, but getting it from the chippy or the take away isn’t always…Continue reading Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Greek Potatoes
Greek potatoes recipe. A tasty alternative to just roast potatoes! Makes your potatoes fluffy on the inside and lightly roasted on the outside, full of Mediterranean flavours. This recipe for Greek potatoes was given to me by my Auntie who lives in Corfu, Greece. Yiasou, hello Debbie if you are reading this. So, I spent…Continue reading Greek Potatoes
How to sharpen your lawn mower blade
To get the perfect lawn and keep your grass healthy it is vital to sharpen your lawn mower blade. Here’s how. Article and video instructions. The Video. Sharpen your mower blade There is also an easy to follow Youtube video on my channel to support this article. It’s spring. The weather is beginning to get…Continue reading How to sharpen your lawn mower blade
How to fit a radiator cover
Radiator covers can enhance the look of a room. Fitting them correctly will make them look even better. Here is how to fit a radiator cover the way I recommend . The video There is also an easy to follow Youtube video on my channel to support this article. Whether you have bought a radiator…Continue reading How to fit a radiator cover
Insulating a conservatory roof
Conservatories make great extra living space in a home. But they can be too hot in summer and too cold in winter. By insulating a conservatory roof they can be comfortable all year round. We moved into this house in February 2017. It is a project house. It has masses of potential but it had…Continue reading Insulating a conservatory roof
How to make a simple radiator cover
Ugly radiators can spoil the entire look of a room. Shop bought radiator covers often don’t fit. Here I will show you how to make a simple radiator cover for very little money. Even someone with limited woodworking skills can make this attractive cover. The video There is also an easy to follow Youtube video…Continue reading How to make a simple radiator cover
How to stop draughts down a chimney
This article shows a very simple and cheap method how to stop draughts down a chimney. Draughts down chimneys and heat loss up unused chimneys can be annoying and cost you money on your heating bills. Here is the easy to follow YouTube video to accompany this article. Bought from Amazon I chose to buy…Continue reading How to stop draughts down a chimney
Hanging a large mirror or picture.
Hanging a large, expensive mirror or picture on the wall can be a daunting task. If you follow these step by step instructions. And watch the accompanying video then hanging anything on the wall should be easy. Here is the easy to follow YouTube video to accompany this article. Decide placement of large mirror Before…Continue reading Hanging a large mirror or picture.
Skirting board obtuse angle internal scribe
Skirting board obtuse angle with an internal scribe or angle other than 90 degrees. Explained in this article and accompanying video. The video How to cut a skirting board obtuse angle scribe. All the tools used are available from my Amazon store. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/spendtimesavemoneydiy What is an obtuse angle? An obtuse angle is where 2 walls…Continue reading Skirting board obtuse angle internal scribe
Ford Transit Van stolen again ☹
Being a tradesman and a DIYer I rely on my van a lot. But it wasn’t only a van. It was a Ford Transit van with 6 seats so it was a huge family car as well, great for days out or throwing the bikes in the back for a trip to the park. Van…Continue reading Ford Transit Van stolen again ☹
How to cut a scribe/cope internal corner on skirting boards or baseboards
How to cut a scribe/cope internal corner on skirting boards or baseboards. All the tools used are available from my Amazon store. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/spendtimesavemoneydiy When it comes to an internal corner with skirting boards, cutting two 45 degree angles isn’t the right thing to do. The walls probably won’t be 90 degrees to each other so…Continue reading How to cut a scribe/cope internal corner on skirting boards or baseboards
How to cut an external mitre on skirting boards / baseboards
How to cut an external mitre. All the tools used are available from my Amazon store. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/spendtimesavemoneydiy Walls in houses are very rarely at perfect 90 degrees to each other, so when it comes to putting skirting boards on it is not enough to simply cut both pieces at 45 degrees because you will be…Continue reading How to cut an external mitre on skirting boards / baseboards