Stone floors are beautiful, both inside the home and outdoors. They are robust and hard-wearing but they have different properties from other types of flooring and therefore require different care. Our floors only stay in good condition if they are cleaned regularly but equally, you don’t want to risk the... Read More

If the words ‘spider season’ may as well be ‘chainsaw massacre day’ in terms of the level of fear and dread they trigger, then we have both bad and good news. The bad news is that we are approaching the time of year when spiders have reached sexual maturity and... Read More

You may think that a heat gun is a bit of a specialist DIY tool that’s only of real use for stripping paint but that’s simply not the case. In fact, a heat gun is one of the most versatile tools you can buy and has plenty of uses around... Read More

Wasps are pretty much universally hated and have ruined many a picnic or barbecue. We know that summer is peak time for wasps but there is a specific part of summer when wasps not only increase in numbers but are at their angriest as well. Here is how to deal... Read More

The change of seasons always brings a new set of tasks to attend to, and that’s certainly true of autumn. As much of a bind as you may think that is, just remember that all these jobs will reward you in the months to come over autumn and winter in... Read More

While not everyone is handy around the house, there are certain jobs that are too small to really warrant getting someone in to do them and some that are simple enough for even the least practical person to have a go at. All you need is some common sense and... Read More

Summer is really starting to get into full swing, and we have even seen some glorious sunshine to remind us what a joyful - and sociable - time the summer months can be. While spring can be a great time to get on with DIY jobs to get ready for... Read More