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From putting up a shelf to upcycling furniture, DIY projects are a great way to revamp and personalise your home for less. Discover how with our guides.

jute rug with painted boarder in front of orange sofa
DIY

Stacey Solomon’s rug painting hack looks fabulous – but should you try it?

Sarah Harley
paint brush and pot with paint colour samples
DIY

Wondering what decorators charge? Know how much it costs to paint a room

Michelle Guy
flooded living room
DIY

Put down the hammer: 9 DIY jobs that might invalidate your home insurance

Sarah Harley
Plasterer is plastering a wall with a trowel
DIY

How much does it cost to plaster a room?

Michelle Guy
Blue kitchen drawer with gold coloured twisted handle
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Instantly update your kitchen with new cabinet handles – here's how

We show you how to change kitchen handles. Bring your space bang up to date with this quick and easy budget trick.

Camilla Sharman
Ginger and white cat lays across windowsill with plant, and net curtain
DIY

How to paint windowsills

Camilla Sharman
Thorndown's Anthractie Grey wood fence paint
DIY

How to paint a fence the right way

Camilla Sharman
Wilkinson Wilko logo sign in Northampton town centre.
DIY

Wilko falls into administration after failing to secure new funding

Amy Cutmore
DIY

The big masking tape no-no – and 9 more painting mistakes to avoid

Michelle Guy
New paint roller and brushes with paint
DIY

How to clean paint rollers to keep and reuse – with tips from decorating experts

Michelle Guy
Couple painting a wall with rollers
DIY

Are you painting in the wrong order? Check our guide to getting it right

Michelle Guy
Removing old paint from the wall
DIY

How I fixed peeling paint – and the tools I used to do it

How to fix peeling paint is one DIY job worth knowing. Here are the steps you can take and the tools you can use for the job
Bedroom setting with a double bed and mattress
DIY

12 genius ways to keep a house cool – including a clever fan hack

One minute you’re trying to keep your home warm and the next you’re sweltering in the heat. So, how do you even out the temperature and keep a house cool in the summer?
Stair riser decals
DIY

10 easy DIY projects to try this weekend

Taking on easy DIY projects is a great way to pass a weekend. Our top 10 picks include a staircase transformation and a wall mural.
herb garden made from strips of pallet
DIY

Looking for pallet furniture ideas? Here are 10 projects to get you started

Dig out your toolkit and set to work creating new treasures for almost nothing with our 10 pallet furniture ideas
Plasterer
Interiors

Painting new plaster? Here’s how to apply a mist coat

How to mix a mist coat for freshly plastered walls is an overlooked DIY task that can cost homeowners big. Learn the steps to painting and applying a mist coat from your Exceptional Homes Team.
White floating shelve on pink painted wall
DIY

What are the easiest shelves to install for beginners?

Are you keen to put up a shelf in your home but lack DIY confidence? Discover our easy shelves to install for beginners, and start your journey to putting up a shelf like a DIY master.

A floating shelf with items displayed
DIY

How to put up a shelf for display using fixings or brackets

Discover how to put up a shelf: either the floating variety or one with brackets. If you've not done it before, our step by step makes it easy
Hand painted tall kitchen larder
DIY

How to paint kitchen cabinets and give them a fresh new look 

Looking for an affordable way to update your kitchen? Our how to paint kitchen cabinets guide is full of expert tips for a professional finish
Paint calculator
DIY

7 easy ways to save money on paint for your next project

Don't overspend on your emulsion, eggshell or gloss. Get our ways to save money on paint, from paint recycling schemes to sale bargains.
Open-plan living room and dining area
DIY

Selling your house? These are the 10 things that put buyers off

When it comes to selling a property, homeowners can easily make mistakes or miss things that put buyers off.  Here's what to look out for...