INSTALL GUTTERING Care is needed in setting out the guttering accurately, but actually fitting it is relatively easy. Before you climb a ladder, make sure it is stable...

INSTALL AN ELECTRIC SHOWER The plumbing and wiring involved in installing an electric shower requires sound basic skills in both areas of expertise. Ensure that wiring and plumbing...

INSTALL A FIREPLACE The way that modern surrounds are constructed makes installing one a very simple job that anyone can undertake successfully. If you are installing a gas...

Building an in-ground pool can be a rewarding experience, and less daunting than you first imagine. Swimming pools today are manufactured from a variety of materials,...

Tools Spade or shovel Concrete mixer, or wheel barrow for smaller ponds Garden hose with spray nozzle Bucket and hose water level or carpenters level Materials...

How to avoid the cowboy builder Most people tend to expect others to be honest with them, they want to 'believe' what other person say. Unfortunately, there...

HOME SECURITY No special skills are required, but some experience of electrical work would be an advantage when fitting a burglar alarm. It is estimated that as many...

Welcome to our guide to hanging wallpaper, we have split this tutorial into two parts, in this part we will cover roll calculation, wall preparation, order...

FITTING A MORTICE LATCH If you are reading this because you are about to hang a door, please check you have the door round the right way....

FIT EXTRA ELECTRICAL SOCKETS No special manual skills are required, but a sound knowledge of electrical work is an advantage. Working with electricity is potentially dangerous, and you...