UK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: January
This is the first in a new series of blog posts, helping to guide and inspire you to undertake some home improvement projects throughout this year. Each month for the rest of 2013, we’ll be letting...
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: February
By February, life is returning to normal for most people, and the enthusiasm people felt for their new year’s resolutions is often starting to fade. However, if January went according to plan for you,...
View ArticleWallpaper Calculator
Here at UK Oak Doors, we are always looking for ways to simplify the complex tasks associated with home improvements and decorating. And when we find something useful we like to pass it on! So here is...
View ArticleHow to Use a Plumb Line
The plumb line is one of the simplest tools in the average homeowner’s toolbox, but it is also one of the most versatile. You should use a plumb line whenever you need to make a straight, vertical...
View ArticleHow to Make a Mitre Box
A mitre box is an important woodworking tool which can be used to help you put accurate angled cuts into wood. Mitre boxes are quite simple to make, and you can put one together out of scrap wood...
View ArticleShould You DIY Or Hire A Pro?
Should You DIY Or Hire A Pro? – An infographic by the team at UK Oak Doors Embed Should You DIY Or Hire A Pro? on Your Site: Copy and Paste the Code Below Should You DIY Or Hire A Pro? – An...
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: April
April is a good time to make a start on outdoor DIY jobs. The weather can still be unpredictable, so it’s not a good idea to start any big painting or construction jobs, but you should have enough...
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: May
If you’re planning on redecorating, you will want to make sure that you have a good base to start from. You spent the first few months tidying your home and cleaning the exterior, now you need to...
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: June
By June, the weather is getting a lot warmer, and this gives you more scope for the sorts of jobs you would want to work on, however, there is more than just weather to consider when planning DIY jobs....
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: July
July is the perfect time to start doing some outdoor DIY work. If the exterior of your home has some problems – such as rotten window frames or cracked fences, then you’ve probably been itching to...
View ArticleTop 20 Renovation Blogs
We’re huge fans of renovation projects here at UK Oak Doors and we love reading about them, getting inspired, and carrying them out too. For some time we have been following the journeys of these blogs...
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: August
For most of us, August is the height of summer. The weather is glorious, the holidays are in full swing, and we all want our homes to look great so that we can be proud of them when people come round...
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: September
September is a good time to head indoors and start looking at doing up your interior in preparation for the festive season. It’s a good idea to start painting your interior in September, while the...
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: October
With the changing of the seasons, many people find themselves craving a change of scenery in their homes too. One way to achieve this is by sprucing up the wallpaper in their kitchen and living room....
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: November
By the time November comes around, you’re probably ready for a holiday – not only from interior decorating, but work and day to day life too! The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting...
View ArticleUK Oak Doors DIY Calendar: December
The year is almost over! December should be a month for celebration and relaxation, so put away those paint brushes and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. You will, of course, spend some...
View ArticleInterview With Home Design Bloggers: Upcycling and Repurposing
Upcycling and repurposing is a huge trend right now and it’s not surprising when you look at the incredible pieces being made! Not only is the result fantastic but the experience is wonderful too –...
View ArticleSix Bloggers with Incredible DIY Project Pinterest Boards
Pinterest; home of the crafty, the fashionable, and the skilled. It’s a hub for collecting and organising the things that inspire you. Whether you’re planning a trip, organising an event, collecting...
View ArticleHow to Build a Hedgehog House
Hedgehogs were once a common sight in British gardens, but figures suggest that their population is declining at a rapid rate – so much so in fact, that hedgehog numbers declined by over a third...
View ArticleHow to Build a Butterfly House
Butterfly houses provide the ideal spot for butterflies to hibernate, and to use as a roosting spot during warmer months. Unfortunately stories of people finding butterflies using the houses are rare,...
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