Mat

A complete novice trying to navigate in the world of DIY. I bought my first home about 2 years ago & ever since I've been trying to research & learn how best to tackle common household problems.

May, 2021

  • 31 May

    Best Cordless Hedge Trimmer Reviews

    Best Cordless Hedge Trimmer

    A hedge is a collection of shrubs planted together to form a linear row. Pruning is different from trimming. While pruning just involves cutting away unwanted parts of plants, trimming is complex: cutting shrubs in desired shapes and appearances. In trimming, the sides of a hedge are pruned at an …

  • 28 May

    Bosch Dishwasher: Check Water Light – What Does It Mean?

    Dishwasher

    Bosch dishwashers are an affordable and time-saving investment to clean your dirty dishes. Dishwashers were a few years back a privilege for a select few. Today, anybody with some space can own the Bosch dishwasher. It is frustrating finding your dishwasher not working and your dishes still greasy. As the …

  • 24 May

    JML Arctic Air Cooler Review UK

    JML Arctic air cooler

    JML Arctic air cooler is a personal portable air cooler that uses evaporative cooling technology to bring room temperatures down. The unit uses cold water to cool the air. The unit is at the highest efficiency when filled with ice-cold water and blowing at the maximum fan speeds. The product …

  • 21 May

    How to Paint White Rendered Wall for Your Garden

    White Rendered Wall

    Rendering is the process of adding a coat of mortar to the exterior walls. It is the equivalent of plastering in the case of interior walls.  The mortar, made of sand and cement, increases the strength and stability of the walls. It can be used to cover different wall finishes …

  • 17 May

    Dry Mix Concrete: What Is It and How To Use It

    Dry Mix Concrete

    Dry mix concrete, as the name suggests, has no water or liquid added during the preparation and bagging stage. To make the dry concrete mortar, the cement, sand, and aggregate are thoroughly and evenly mixed until a consistent texture is attained. This concrete can be stored in bags or in …

  • 14 May

    Karcher T350 Patio Cleaner Review

    Karcher T350 Review

    It is the beginning of the spring, and your patio is covered with debris and dirt. The garage, garage door, and driveway look like a mess. They haven’t been cleaned for the whole season and, in some cases, probably in years. You take the pressure ward and start cleaning. A …

  • 10 May

    Definitive List of UK Spiders

    Definitive List of UK Spiders

    Autumn in the UK marks the beginning of the Spider Season. It’s a time where the arachnids will crawl out of the holes for mating and eating. There are as many as 650 species of spiders in the UK, but luckily most of them you’ll never spot in your house. …

  • 3 May

    Pest Dropping Identification Guide UK

    Pest Dropping Identification Guide

    Pests can become a major headache in the most unexpected ways. Usually, we don’t realize we have an infestation until we discover animal’s droppings somewhere inside our homes. Such findings are very repulsive, and they can be additionally concerning if we’re uncertain about what we’re dealing with.  They are usually …

April, 2021

  • 30 April

    Best Portable Air Conditioner Reviews UK

    Best Portable Air Conditioner Reviews UK

    Portable air conditioners are becoming very popular across the UK. Why are portable air conditioners growing in popularity? These come in various capacities and settings to cool and dehumidify a room, ranging from the simplest, minimalist models. From intricate ones with LED lights, multifunctions, personalized features you might want to …

  • 26 April

    Flymo Speedi-Mo 360c Review UK

    Flymo Speedi-Mo 360c Review

    As spring rolls in, lawns start to grow back at full speed and it’s time to start planning the first cut of the season. Cutting your grass during the spring is important to bring your yard back into life after so many days deprived of sunshine’s extravagant potential. After assessing …