Adam White Squeaky floorboards are one of those household annoyances that start as barely noticeable and gradually drive you mad. The creak on the landing that wakes the baby. The groan in the hallway that makes you sound like a burglar in your own home at 2am. The good news is that most squeaky floorboards can be … Read more
Silicone sealant around baths, showers, sinks, and worktops looks great when it’s new. Give it a few years and it turns yellow, grows mould, peels away from surfaces, and generally looks terrible. Replacing it is one of the quickest, cheapest ways to make a bathroom or kitchen look significantly better — but getting a clean, … Read more
If you could only add one more power tool to your collection after a drill and circular saw, it should be an oscillating multi-tool. It’s not the fastest, the most powerful, or the most precise tool in any single category — but it’s the only tool that can cut, sand, scrape, and grind in places … Read more
The corded vs cordless debate has been going on for years, and in 2026 the answer is genuinely different from what it was even five years ago. Battery technology has improved dramatically — but that doesn’t mean cordless has won across the board. I use both corded and cordless tools in my workshop and on … Read more
Building a garden fence is one of the most practical DIY projects you can tackle. It’s not complicated — if you can dig a hole, use a spirit level, and drive a screw, you can build a fence. The key is getting the posts right. Once the posts are plumb and solid, the rest is … Read more
Pruning fruit trees is one of those jobs that intimidates beginners — the fear of cutting the wrong branch and killing the tree is real. But the truth is that most fruit trees are incredibly forgiving, and even a mediocre prune is better than no prune at all. A well-pruned tree produces bigger, healthier fruit, … Read more
Cracked concrete is ugly, but it’s rarely a structural emergency. Most cracks in domestic paths and driveways are caused by ground movement, frost heave, tree roots, or the concrete being too thin for the load it carries. The good news is that many cracks can be repaired effectively without breaking out and relaying the entire … Read more
A decent pressure washer should last 5-10 years with basic maintenance. Without it, you’ll be lucky to get two seasons before the pump seizes, hoses crack, or nozzles wear out and the performance drops off a cliff. The irony is that pressure washer maintenance is genuinely easy — most tasks take 5-10 minutes. The problem … Read more
A garage workshop doesn’t need to be massive to be genuinely useful. Most single-car garages in the UK are about 5m × 3m — and that’s plenty of space if you plan it properly. The key is being intentional about layout, storage, and what tools you actually need versus what you think you need. I’ve … Read more
Moss on a roof isn’t just ugly — it’s actively damaging your property. It holds moisture against the tiles, works its roots into gaps, and over time it lifts and cracks tiles, blocks gutters, and causes leaks that cost a fortune to fix. But removing moss from a roof comes with its own risks — … Read more