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Jun 282 min read

How to repair peeling paint

This is my tried and tested method for repairing areas of peeling paint without resorting to scraping the entire wall!

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Jun 193 min read

Scribing a Worktop: What It Is, Why It’s Used, and When to (or not) Do It

If you’re embarking on a kitchen renovation or installing new countertops, you might encounter the term "scribing." This technique is...

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Mar 142 min read

Essential Tools Every Handyman Should Have: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a DIY enthusiast ready to tackle home renovations and refurbishments head-on? Whether you're a seasoned handyman or just starting...

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Nov 6, 20231 min read

Pole Dancing

Dancing around a pole really does make the time fly by! No, not that sort of pole! An extension pole for a roller cage – when painting...

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Oct 9, 20232 min read

Emulsion: Trade Paint vs Contract Paint vs Retail Paint

Trade vs Contract paint (Emulsion), it’s one of those things that seems to have the audience split. Different people and various online...

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Aug 29, 20231 min read

Problem Solving: DAMP

They say every day is a learning day, so hopefully this blog teaches you something pretty basic and pretty useful! Salt – it attracts...

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Aug 14, 20231 min read

Common Misconceptions: Mould

It is a common misconception that you can chuck a bit of household bleach over the mould around your shower tray or at the edge of the...

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Jul 17, 20231 min read

Hair-raising Bathroom Electrics

A space saving design solution UIL utilised back in 2018/2019 was to install a washing machine in a bathroom. This is a common design...

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Nov 27, 20182 min read

Trade Directories and Lead Generation

The number of trade directories and lead-generation websites seems to be ever-increasing! Just when you think you know them all, a few...

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