DIY

While it's tempting to complete electrical jobs at home without the help of a professional to save money, there are often hidden dangers that could put you and your home at risk while carrying out these tasks - it has been reported that 50 per cent of household electric shocks are caused by DIY errors.

To educate homeowners, an expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire...

The home insurance experts at Forum Insurance have reviewed the top DIY jobs people tackle over the long weekend, highlighting where things often go wrong and why resulting damage is often excluded from standard home insurance policies.

Common DIY Mistakes

Potential Cost to Fix Without Insurance Coverage

Why An Insurer is Unlikely to Cash Out

1. Drilling...

Thinking of perking up your dinner parties or the kitchen this spring? Home designer Yvonne Ellen gives her top two seasonal DIY home inspirations to transform these best-selling viral IKEA essentials into unique home décor items that are sure to add that wow factor:

There is something special and quite satisfying about giving an object a little remodel to create something that is...

Decorating your home can be an exciting experience, but it can also be costly. However, there are plenty of ways to add a personal touch to your home without breaking the bank. With a little creativity and some DIY skills, you can create beautiful and unique home decor pieces that will add character to your space. In this blog post, we'll explore some DIY home decor ideas on a budget that you...

Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix , reveals what the scariest home improvement mistakes are, based on the financial repercussions of DIY disasters within the home.

It is estimated that the average cost of making a home improvement mistake in the UK is just under £4,000. However, for Londoners, a DIY screw up results in a far more terrifying average...

Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix , has revealed that as households continue to struggle with the ever increasing cost of living, some of the most common maintenance jobs have also climbed by as much as £60 in cost.

Help me Fix analysed the average cost of eight common household maintenance jobs, from painting to brickwork pointing, and how this cost has...

HOME MAINTENANCE DISASTERS: 63% of escape of water claims caused by burst pipes

-Insurer urgers homeowners to take care when doing DIY to avoid costly mishaps-

• Admiral has produced a series of How-To videos to help homeowners tackle simple maintenance tasks
• 40% of homeowners have never considered how condition of home impacts insurance
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• 40% of homeowners have never considered how condition of home impacts insurance
• Accidental damage claims account for 47% of all home insurance claims during the pandemic
• 44% of homeowners don’t think they’ve EVER had an electric
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With 40% of Brits set to transform their outdoor spaces this year, Jeyes Fluid , the British heritage outdoor cleaning specialist, today announces that it has joined forces with award-winning stylist and interiors writer, Melanie Lissack, to launch its ‘Creative Spaces’ Initiative, to inspire Brits to upcycle and repurpose leftover and forgotten items, to help transform their outdoor spaces...

Professional cost: £8,000

DIY cost: £1,000

Parminder Mew, Construction Director at Darcy Construction, says, “If your worktops are looking a little outdated and you’re seeking an instant solution, covering them with a quartz overlay is a fantastic trick. Quartz overlays simply slot over your...