Adam White If you’ve been putting off learning how to change a car battery safely, you’re not alone. It’s one of those jobs that sounds harder than it actually is — and once you’ve done it once, you’ll wonder why you ever paid someone else to do it. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the entire … Read more
Finding the right right-angle drills for tight spaces can be overwhelming — there are dozens of options at every price point, and specs alone don’t tell you how a product actually performs in the real world. We’ve researched and compared the top options so you don’t have to wade through hundreds of reviews yourself. In … Read more
A wobbly, cracked, or stained toilet seat is one of those things you put up with for far too long. Replacing one takes about 15 minutes, costs £15–£40 for a decent seat, and makes a surprisingly big difference to how your bathroom looks and feels. It’s genuinely one of the easiest DIY jobs in the … Read more
A blocked drain is one of those household problems that always seems to happen at the worst possible time. The good news is that most blockages can be cleared with basic tools and a bit of persistence — no plumber required. The key is identifying where the blockage is and choosing the right method to … Read more
Rendering an external wall gives a fresh, clean finish to tired brickwork or blockwork, provides an extra layer of weather protection, and can dramatically improve your home’s kerb appeal. It’s a physically demanding job — you’re working overhead with heavy material — but the process itself is straightforward. If you can plaster a small area, … Read more
Yellowed, hazy headlights don’t just look bad — they reduce your night-time visibility by up to 80%, according to the AA. Modern headlight lenses are made from polycarbonate plastic, which is tough and lightweight but degrades under UV exposure. Over time, the outer surface oxidises, turning cloudy, yellow, and rough. The good news is that … Read more
You don’t need a vegetable patch to grow potatoes. A few grow bags on a patio, balcony, or driveway will produce a surprisingly generous harvest of fresh, flavourful spuds that taste nothing like the waxy things from the supermarket. Growing in bags is simple, requires minimal space, and is one of the most rewarding things … Read more
If you’re doing any kind of trim work, picture frames, or carpentry, a nailer saves enormous amounts of time compared to hand-nailing. But walk into a tool shop and you’ll find brad nailers, finish nailers, pin nailers, and framing nailers — each using different gauge nails for different jobs. For most DIYers, the choice comes … Read more
A standard household vacuum cleaner can’t handle workshop mess — the fine dust clogs its filters, the motor overheats, and if you accidentally suck up a puddle of water, you’ve killed it. A wet and dry vacuum is built for exactly this environment. The question is whether you need one, and what to look for. … Read more
When it comes to sanding, the tool you use matters as much as the grit. An orbital sander and a sheet sander look similar and do similar jobs, but they work differently and are suited to different tasks. Buying the wrong one means either a rougher finish than you wanted or spending three times longer … Read more