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Decorating dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?

Posted on Friday, August 3rd, 2018

As you move into a new home, you might quickly spot many parts of it which, let us just say, could do with a fair bit of work. However, who will provide that work?

You might be tempted to try the DIY route, especially given the carrot that could be hundreds of pounds in savings. However, messing up could require you to spend money on services of a professional anyway. Does this mean that you should turn to a pro right from the start?

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10 common decorating mistakes (and how to fix them)

Posted on Friday, August 3rd, 2018

There is a myriad of ways in which you can decorate a home, and that is part of the problem: it is too easy to do so ineffectively. Here are tips for averting some common decorating blunders...

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How to avoid costly mistakes when decorating your home

Posted on Monday, July 16th, 2018

While decorating might be a common pastime, this does not necessarily mean that many of us can do it well. Illustrating this point, Nationwide Building Society research mentioned by the Mirror has revealed that only 63% of people in the 18-24 age bracket reckon they can change a light bulb.

Meanwhile, only a third can bleed a radiator or change a fuse. However, by taking the precautions detailed below, you can reduce your chances of blundering at great cost.

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