Sophie’s Around The Home Blog

I find it very difficult to butt one section of wallpaper up to the next. Can I overlap one on top of the other? Read more [...]

Existing paintwork should be washed down and dried. Apply wood primer to any bare wood. Read more [...]

Plaster patching on wood lath ceilings can be carried out by different methods. Read more [...]

The best position for a washing machine or a dishwasher is in the kitchen near to the hot and cold water supply, and the existing waste pipe. Read more [...]

The plastic window frames in my house have been in place for many years now (at least 20) and they are beginning to yellow. Is there anything I can do to revive the plastic? Read more [...]

I would like to lay laminate flooring in the bathroom. I’ve found a suitable flooring but I’m not sure about how to fit it around the pedestals for the wash basin and the lavatory. Read more [...]

It was not that long ago when decorative flooring was either carpet or some form of sheet flooring but now the choice has widened. Read more [...]

In this article, I would like to consider a few ideas about planning the alterations to a bathroom. Read more [...]

I strongly believe that gardens should be designed and organised for children of all ages to enjoy. Read more [...]

This technique will improve the appearance of a damaged carpet. Read more [...]

Before laying the timber decking you need to carefully choose the location, taking sun and shading into consideration. Read more [...]

Prior to painting, decorating or tiling a wall it is necessary to gain a clean and flat workable surface. Read more [...]

When you tile over the bath it is a good idea to fill the bath with water first. This will drop the bath to its lowest point, if indeed it drops at all. Read more [...]

There are a million and one woodworking jobs around the home but we will concentrate on the main things that can be done after only a little practice. Read more [...]

Whatever you are thinking of doing to your home, it is important to get the reasons for doing it into perspective. Read more [...]

If you are a self-respecting, I-can-do-it-all Renaissance woman of the 21st century, you have got to have a good set of tools. Read more [...]

Don’t let contractor fraud happen to you or anyone you know. Read more [...]

How do I get the smell of damp out of my kitchen cupboards? Read more [...]

My ex-flatmate has fleas and they are now in the carpet. Now she has moved out, how can I remove them? Read more [...]

During the spring and summer months, a home and garden party is very popular. Read more [...]