Latest Posts
Introduction
- Why Have a Go?
DIY training is a chance for you to explore your practical side, boost your confidence, and save money on home improvement projects. Dive into my experience and learn the essentials.
Courses
- Make your own Bespoke Bread Board
Introducing our latest day course: Make your own Bread Board. Learn essential carpentry skills and go home with your products.
DIY Tips
- What tools should I buy?
Embarking on your home DIY journey or tackling general maintenance tasks in your home? The first question many people ask is, “What tools should I buy?” In this blog post, we explore where to start. - Mastering Your Combi Drill: How to Use a Drill Effectively
Follow these steps and invest time in hands-on practice, and you’ll soon find yourself using your Combi Drill with confidence and precision. - The Plunge Saw (What tools should I buy?)
If you’re serious about DIY woodworking and want to take your projects to the next level, the plunge saw should be on your must-have list. Whether you’re making your own furniture, cutting plywood for cabinets, or working on other woodworking projects, a plunge saw offers clean, straight cuts every time. - How to fix a Sticky Door – Electric Planes
Fixing a sticky door is a manageable DIY project that can save you money on professional repairs. - Fixing a Tight Door: A Woodworking Guide
When working on an old cupboard in a bathroom that’s eventually slated for replacement, sometimes a simple door adjustment can make all the difference. This tutorial walks you through the process of how to plane a door that’s been hanging for years and covered in paint, using manual tools that you might have inherited. Watch… Read more: Fixing a Tight Door: A Woodworking Guide - DIY Door Repair: How to Fix Door that won’t close
Are you tired of wrestling with a stubborn door that won’t close properly? As a young homeowner or renter, learning basic door maintenance can save you both time and money. This comprehensive guide will walk you through fixing a sticking door including dealing with hardware.
Renovations
- Restoring Old Stone Walls (Renovating the Workshop – Part 1)
What we’re dealing with, and how we’re planning to fix it! Including tips for renovating the old stone wall. - Restoring Old Stone Walls (Renovating the Workshop – Part 2)
This post walks you through restoring old stone walls, using my new workshop as an example! - Restoring Brickwork on Traditional Buildings
Bricks will last hundreds of years if cared for correctly, but if they have been “restored” with modern materials, such as cement or concrete render, then their faces break, leaving them open to the elements, and they will often dry out and crack. This post talks you through how to restore traditional brickwork. - Renovating the Workshop – Part 3
In this guide, I’ll walk you through my recent experience installing an oak lintel in my workshop, combining traditional materials with proper safety measures.
