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.

July, 2020

  • 25 July

    Top 10 Best Shower Heads In The UK

    Best Shower Heads

    Are you in the market for a new shower head? Well, before jumping in and buying any old cheap shower head, think about how often you use that shower (let’s hope every day!). A good shower experience makes all the difference, it’s either a great start to your day or …

  • 21 July

    Best Cat Repellent & Deterrents That Actually Work

    Best cat repellent

    If you know me, which I don’t expect that you do, I’m more of a dog person, and I’ll leave it at that! Maybe it’s a bit harsh to say that cats are a pest, but if you don’t own one, believe me, they can be. I know I’m not …

  • 19 July

    Size of aggregates used in building construction

    size of aggregates

    Concrete is one of the commonly used construction materials, but when used on its own, it can shrink or crack easily. This is one of the main reasons why most constructors prefer to use aggregates with concrete in various projects. Aggregates are crushed or blasted materials from natural stones, and …

  • 19 July

    Overflowing Drains: Causes & Prevention

    Blocked Drain

    Some problems are really small but they can cause a lot of discomfort. Drain blockage is one of the top irritating problems that can occur in any house. It can occur due to many different reasons. Some of them are given below. Things getting stuck A lot of things can …

  • 9 July

    6 Best Petrol Pressure Washers

    Best Petrol Pressure Washers

    Are you looking to purchase yourself a new petrol pressure washer? Well, sit back and relax, because we’ve done all the hard work for you and research the products thoroughly to find the best petrol pressure washers available. In this article we’ll go into depth on what exactly you should …

  • 5 July

    Best Table Saws For Woodworking – All Budgets

    table saws

    Are you looking for the best table saw? We’ve done all the research for you, looking into the main aspects of table saws, what you should consider, budgets, reviews, feedback, product descriptions and more, in order to provide you with a comprehensive list of the best table saws for woodworking …

June, 2020

  • 30 June

    How Do I Find A Good Plumber In My Local Area?

    How to find a good plumber

    You would hope that finding a good plumber would be as simple as rifling through a directory and looking for an available professional in the local area. But unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Just because a plumber is qualified, licensed, and insured, doesn’t necessarily mean they provide a high-quality service. …

  • 30 June

    Rude Garden Gnomes

    Rude Garden Gnomes

    Looking to liven up the look of your garden with some rude garden gnomes? We can help you with that, we’ve found a whole bunch of naughty gnomes to spice up your garden. Believe it or not, there are a lot of rude garden gnomes on the market from the …

  • 27 June

    Asbestos Removal Cost Per M2

    Asbestos removal cost

    Want a quick answer? Asbestos removal costs roughly £50-60 per m2, but keep reading to find out more. I recently got my garage removed, and as part of this, the roof was asbestos. Still, I found it hard to figure out how much it would cost to remove as a …

  • 25 June

    5 Best Paints For Skirting Boards

    Best paint for skirting boards

    Skirting boards are one of the decorative elements that need to be top-notch when making a home look incredible on your house walls. The primary use of skirting boards is to protect the lower part of the wall from knocks and scuffs mainly. However, skirting boards are used for multiple …