Diy
DIY advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Diy
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'It's a really quick and easy win' – The Repair Shop's Sonnaz's fast track tip to update tired-looking furniture
The upholstery pro's tried and true hack for upcycling soft furnishings
By Jullia Joson
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Stacey Solomon just DIY-ed a larger-than-life Nutcracker – this is what you need to make your own
It’s sure starting to look a lot like Christmas at Stacey's house
By Sara Hesikova
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This Instagram hack turns £4 charity shop glassware into gorgeous mood lighting
Make your charity shop finds work ten times harder
By Jullia Joson
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Experts warn of the 5 signs of rising damp every homeowner should look out for this winter
Rising damp can have disastrous consequences, so it’s best to spot the signs early
By Lauren Bradbury
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‘It’s the ultimate party piece’ - This £12 IKEA table has been given a glitzy disco ball transformation
This hack brings our favourite festive trend to the table
By Lauren Bradbury
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Stacey Solomon's DIY enchanted cloud ceiling looks straight out of the Great Hall of Hogwarts
We solemnly swear that Stacey is up to no good at Pickle Cottage
By Jullia Joson
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How to get paint off clothes and save your DIY clothes from stubborn paint stains
Your paint-stained clothes will be as good as new in no time
By Lauren Bradbury
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This IKEA light has been transformed into a stunning disco ball – and it's simply genius
It's shimmering beautiful
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This DIY matchbox hack strikes the balance between practical and pretty - and it costs less than £10
Sustainable and chic - what more could you want?
By Holly Cockburn
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This TikTok hack makes building IKEA flat-pack furniture 10x easier - it's genius
Painfully long IKEA builds could become a thing of the past
By Amy Hunt
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'Potential buyers may see it as a DIY job gone wrong' – this popular interior trend may be devaluing your home
Is this popular wall panelling trend hurting the value of your home?
By Jullia Joson
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How to draught proof a window - easy ways to keep heat inside your home this winter
Seal up unwanted gaps in window frames to save energy and keep rooms cosy
By Emily Batesmith
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How to flush a radiator to stay warm and keep energy bills down
Find out how to clean your heating system with our easy-to-follow guide
By Sophie Vening
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How to bleed a radiator – how to keep your heating working efficiently
Keep your house warm and your energy bills down this winter with our simple guide on bleeding a radiator
By Tamara Kelly
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'No forking way!' – this genius hack might have just solved our biggest problem with hanging art on a wall
We only wish we'd known about this sooner
By Jullia Joson
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Lighting experts reveal you can cut LED strips – but you must follow these rules
Did you know these do's and dont's of cutting LED strips?
By Jullia Joson
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Got chipped wood veneer furniture on your hands? Here are 3 ways you can bring it back to its former glory
This is the expert guide to repairing chipped wood veneer furniture
By Sara Hesikova
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Is anti-condensation paint worth it? We asked the experts
Plus how to prevent dampness, condensation and mould in the first place
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to paint laminate furniture - the pro tips experts swear by for a perfect finish
Don't be put off by a laminate surface - it's simple to bring it back to life with a fresh lick of paint
By Holly Cockburn
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This Instagram DIY candle hack is both spooky and adorable – and perfect for this ghost-centric Halloween
This Halloween is all about ghosts and we have the perfect budget hack
By Sara Hesikova
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My cat destroyed my new sofa – but I found a genius way to rescue it for under £15
This foolproof DIY-project took my sofa from a wreck to a statement piece in no-time
By Holly Reaney
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'If you've not tried this painting hack yet, thank me later' – the game-changing buy that will only cost you £3
Need to paint plinths and skirting boards? No problem
By Jullia Joson
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How to clean walls without removing paint - for pristine walls without ruining your decor
From general cleaning to more stubborn stains, we’ve got you covered
By Lauren Bradbury
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This mind-blowing DIY dining table is made from plant pots – but you'd never know
Want to DIY a dining table on a budget? All you need is some plant pots and an old door, according to this TikToker
By Sara Hesikova
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Somewhere over the rainbow, there is a charming staircase makeover that we can’t get enough of
This colourful Instagram staircase makeover makes us smile every time we look at it
By Sara Hesikova
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This Tiktoker's genius £12 IKEA chopping board hack has our whole team planning a trip to IKEA this weekend
‘Who knew this board could be this versatile?’
By Sara Hesikova
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Love The Hoxton hotels? There is now a paint range devoted to helping you get the look in your home
Get the cool and international look with The Hoxton x Bauwerk Neighbourhood collection of paints
By Sara Hesikova