DIY
Can I bleach that? How to safely whiten clothes at home
Bleach can be scary. Experts share their advice on how to soak and spot-clean without ruining your clothes – and it involves a hefty amount of caution
Lucianne Tonti
03, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Tim Dowling: I’m fixing the roof – and my life is hanging by a thread
Were the last people who did this nine-feet tall, or did they use a crane? My ladder is just about high enough, I hope …
Tim Dowling
01, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM
I’ve finally learned how to dress myself. The first step was admitting how clothes made me feel
Karishma Luthria realised she was at war with her wardrobe. To fix it, she needed to develop a more personal sense of style
Karishma Luthria
28, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
High ceilings aren’t always best – and location isn’t everything: 10 of the biggest house myths debunked
Our experts unpick ten common misconceptions about how to make the most of your home
Nell Card
03, Mar, 2023 @11:00 AM
Putting up a shelf? How hard can that be?
My sleeves are rolled, I’m ready. It’s time to wield the electric drill… The only problem is that my children are watching
Séamas O’Reilly
05, Feb, 2023 @9:15 AM
Tim Dowling: The trick to fixing things that break is not to do it too soon
First the fridge door, now the bathroom plug … No one appreciates the determination and ingenuity involved in mending such things
Tim Dowling
28, Jan, 2023 @6:00 AM
Bright idea: how to use dye to refresh your wardrobe
Whether you’re covering stains, refreshing a faded garment or transforming an abandoned bridesmaid’s dress, dyeing can give old clothes a new life
Lucianne Tonti
23, Jan, 2023 @2:00 PM
Tim Dowling: I found a secret loft in our house. Foolishly, I also told my wife about it …
The new mystery room has rekindled her craving for more storage space
Tim Dowling
21, Jan, 2023 @6:00 AM
No belt? No toggle? No worries! How to replace a garment’s missing pieces
Lost components do not have to be death sentences for clothing. Here repair experts share how to restore what’s gone
Lucianne Tonti
09, Jan, 2023 @2:00 PM
Snip, unpick and save your buttons: how to build an at-home mending kit
Sewing kits are no longer a universal household item – but if you want to make-do and mend, they’re essential
Lucianne Tonti
26, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM
I’m trying to fit a new kitchen bin – and I’m rubbish at it | Tim Dowling
I struggle to get the right screws, the space is too narrow to work in … I’m facing total failure
Tim Dowling
19, Nov, 2022 @6:00 AM
DIY chain Wickes says its energy costs could rise by 75% in 2023
Retailer reports third-quarter sales growth but warns of uncertain outlook and £7.5m hike in energy bill
Mark Sweney
21, Oct, 2022 @1:44 PM
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