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Wallpapering is one of those jobs that is deceptively simple, you are just sticking two things together, after all. But, if you don’t have all the right tools needed for wallpapering, that deceptively simple job can quickly descend into a sticky mess of uneven strips of overlapping rolls of paper. However, with the right tools, you will be hanging like a professional in no time. Removing paper The first thing you might need to do is remove the paper that was there before. This can be a difficult job, but unfortunately, it’s necessary, especially if you prefer not to live...

When done well tiling can provide a stunning surface, whether it’s a wall or splash-back, it creates a hard-wearing and attractive finish that will last years. In fact, most tiling is removed because the owners’ tastes change, not because the tiling needs replacing. And if you have the right tools needed for tiling, it’s not that difficult a job. Like any job, you need to make sure you measure properly, have the right tools for cutting tiles, and a way to make sure the adhesive and tiles are well-placed and spaced. Measuring It might seem that measuring is unnecessary, you...

Plastering might not be for the faint-hearted. Often seen as much as an art as anything, it takes some confidence: once you are committed, you have to see the job through! However, like any art, it’s one that you can learn, and if you are willing to give it a go, you might be surprised at how quickly you can pick it up and find yourself working on a smooth wall. There are five key tools that you will need. While some of these may look like they serve a similar purpose, you will quickly realise each has a key...

Laminate flooring is a great option for almost any room. It’s exceptionally tough, making it suitable for high-traffic areas, but good-looking, so it isn’t out of place in the rooms where you spend your time relaxing. And it’s easy to install, whether a professional or amateur, with a little time, a bit of work and the right tools it’s simple to get a great-looking result. But what are the best tools for laminate flooring? One of the beauties of laminate flooring is that it’s designed to fit together. So, really, you only need two types of tools for laminate flooring:...

Now that summer’s here, it should be a joy to work outside. But although most people think the perils of outdoor working in the garden of the UK is the country’s highly changeable weather, the dangers of hot weather apply just as much to Sheffield as they do to more exotic climates. Despite that, with care you can work safely, and enjoy the warmer weather. So if you are doing some DIY, or professional tooling, what steps do you need to take to make sure you are safe when the sun shines? Think like you are on holiday You are...