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.

April's Most Popular Articles...

Putting Up Trellises: Putting up a trellis is a relatively easy job for the DIY novice to tackle, as long as there is a wall or a fence to attach it to. It's possible to have… [2152 views in Apr]
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… [1612 views in Apr]
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… [1426 views in Apr]
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… [1412 views in Apr]
Laying a Patio: Patios and other hard landscaping areas around the house are a popular addition to a garden. They provide a surface for tables and chairs and help to make the garden more… [678 views in Apr]
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...… [436 views in Apr]