Repairing, Fixing and Making Things Around the Home

Expert Advice to Make DIY Easy...

Ever needed to do a job around the house but weren't sure how to approach it? From hanging a door to unblocking a drain, we show you how. On DIYBasics you will find no-nonsense step by step advice on how to do simple jobs around the home. We also tackle some of the not so simple jobs, but by laying it out in a clear manner we make it possible for the novice DIY person to graduate to more complex tasks.

January's Most Popular Articles...

How to Unblock a Blocked Toilet - Guaranteed!! Using Just a Mop and a Bag: A blocked toilet can seem like an emergency job requiring a plumber to remove the blockage...… [304 views in Jan]
Getting Electrics to the Garage: In a modern house it's very common to have lighting and power sockets in a garage but an older house might not be so well equipped, particularly if… [288 views in Jan]
Drilling Holes in Walls: Drilling holes in walls is a common task for many DIY jobs. But as many DIY experts will tell you, there are different types of wall and many things that go… [260 views in Jan]
Removing a Radiator: Do I Drain the Whole System?: The answer to this is yes and no -- but it's all good news – yes you don't have to drain the whole central heating system but… [238 views in Jan]
Shuttering and Formwork for Concrete: Now that you've learnt how to mix concrete and work out the different mixes to use for different jobs, you'll need to know how to keep the… [232 views in Jan]
Fitting Curtain Rails: Curtains are essential for creating privacy conserving heat and blocking out noise. They are also great decorative features. Read our essential DIY guide below to… [122 views in Jan]