Home DIY

For a range of home DIY tips, we've set up this section to really guide you through the simple tasks. Home DIY can be very easy - it can also be very complex - so get some sound DIY tips before you jump in with both feet.

DIY brickwork Bricks and mortar Learn how to repoint, replace damaged bricks, open a wall and more. The ideal guide to DIY brickwork. DIY brickwork How are wall ties used? Opening a wall Replacing damaged bricks Re-pointing brickwork		DIY central heating Central heating advice Learn how to bleed a radiator, removing and replacing a radiator and much more. An ideal guide to DIY heating. DIY central heating Bleeding a radiator Different heating systems Fitting a radiator Removing a radiator
Painting and decorating DIY decorating Learn all there is to know about interior and exterior painting, paint removal and other DIY decorating tips. DIY decorating Exterior painting Interior painting Removing paint Removing wallpaper		Home electrics DIY electrics Change a plug, change a fuse, fit a power shower and so much more. Safe DIY electrics hints and tips. DIY electrics Installing an electric shower Replacing a damaged socket House need rewiring? Wiring a plug
DIY plumbing Plumbing advice Learn the plumbing basics including plumbing a washing machine and dishwasher and more DIY plumbing tips. DIY plumbing Emergency pipe repairs Plumb in washing machine Isolate your water supply		General advice General DIY General DIY hints and tips. From avoiding cowboy builders to DIY do's and don'ts and board fencing ideas General DIY

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Bricklaying	Ground work
Carpentry	Heating
Decorating	Plastering
Electrical maintenance	Plumbing
Floor laying	Roofing

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