Do it yourself
The latest need-to-knows to help you improve your home
Fabulous fixes
Wobbly patio slabs proving a problem? Concrete path in need of repair? If so, check out the brilliant U-can range, designed to tackle specific tasks inside and outside the home. Each product comes ready to use or to be mixed with water to make the right quantity for the job, be it fixing cracked concrete, brick wall mortar, pipework grout or potholes, to name a few. Find the range at B&Q.
A STYLISH STEP FOR STAIRS
if you’re tired of your stair carpet and fancy a change, why not give your staircase a revamp with paint? Ronseal Floor Paint is perfect for creating an on-trend, smart runner effect that can be updated easily in the future. First, apply three coats of white paint over the bare stairs, allowing each one to dry before applying the next. then, using a pencil and a measuring tape, lightly mark out the ‘runner’ and stick masking tape along the lines all the way down the length. Paint two coats of your chosen runner colour, then remove the tape and allow the paint to dry. Add embellishments for extra interest.
Unpack a raised bed
Want to build a raised bed but lack the carpentry skills? No problem, thanks to the easy-to-use flatpack kits from Woodblocx. The kits include sections of pre-cut wood with pre-drilled holes, which you assemble on level grass or paving. A range of sizes is available, or have one made to your specific measurements.
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