Changing Rooms

Putting up a Fixed Shelf using Brackets

There are two basic options when putting up a shelf - to use wall brackets if the shelf is in an open wall, or to set
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When making holes in walls, you will need to make a hole for a plastic plug which will hold the screw firmly in place.
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If you have got cracks around the edge of your ceiling, or you fancy finishing the room off with a decorative frame,
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The big advantage of floor tiles is that they're small, manageable and easier to fit round obstacles than any sheet
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When you want a floor covering thats completely waterproof and easy to keep clean, sheet vinyl is the stuff to go for.
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After all the preparation work, you can now get on with the rewarding part of the job - applying a fresh coat of paint
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There's no doubt that woodstrip flooring has knocked carpet off its perch as the must-have flooring in many people's
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Even if you never do more than cut a shelf to length, you need enough woodworking know-how to be able to make a decent
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As a general rule, old wall coverings have to come off before you can redecorate. The trouble with painting or
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If you want the good looks and easy-clean performance of a wood floor, its well worth sanding the floorboards and then
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The secret of success when papering ceilings, is to set up a proper work platform, such as trestles and staging, so
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A window dressing certainly finishes off a freshly decorated room, and new curtains deserve new track to set them off.
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Flat-pack furniture has three ingredients - the various panels, shelves, doors and drawers, a bag of hardware for
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Picture and dado rails are right back in fashion these days. They break up big expanses of wall and give you the
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Paper-hanging is one of those jobs you either love or hate, but getting the hang of it yourself will save you a big
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