Sep 30
Today sees the opening of this year’s National Home Improvement Show and it is promising to be a fantastic show – with over 300 specialist companies showcasing their products as well as designers and experts to offer advice on any of your home improvement projects.
You can still register for free tickets if you are planning to visit over the weekend – just click here.
DIY Doctor are hosting the Tricks of the Trade where we are giving demonstrations and talks on skim plastering, tiling a bathroom and avoiding cowboy builders, so come along to pick up some hints and tips.
We are also selling our own ‘Master Basic DIY’ book at a special show price – you can even get it signed by the DIY Doctor himself – Mike Edwards!
Sep 29
A group of ten architecture students from Columbia University GSAPP have created an amazing double sided bench which consists of 119 interconnected sections built out of 18 sheets of plywood. The bench was inspired by the undulating action of a slinky, as it’s 928 sections become an interactive balance board, transforming int’s shape depending on the movements of it’s occupants. Take alook at the video below!
Sep 28
NeweysOnline.co.uk, the online store from leading UK electrical wholesaler Newey and Eyre, have released a brand new product line from quality hand tool manufacturers Wiha.
The range includes the following products starting from just less than ten pounds.
Wiha Diagonal Cutter Professional VDE- Wiha 10-Piece Screwdriver Set
- Wiha 16-Piece Driver Set, slimVario
- Wiha 6-Piece Screwdriver Set, SoftFinish® electric slimFix
- Wiha Combination Pliers, Professional
- Wiha Screwdriver Set of Six, SoftFinish®
Wiha tools have been making innovative hand tools for over 70 years and are regarded as one of the best manufacturers of pliers and screwdrivers in the world.
“NeweysOnline are committed to promoting the safety issues of using poor quality tools so we are delighted to be able to offer this range from such a well renowned manufacturer as Wiha” said the Web team at NeweysOnline
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Sep 27
America will see a new DIY show on TV from October which will feature New York’s top builder Stephen Fanuka, who has done work for some of the world’s top designers and celebrities including Tony Bennett, Michael J Fox and Lindsay Lohan.
Fanuka will be the host of the new programme called ‘Million Dollar Contractor’ as he takes viewers on ‘a behind the scenes look at some of the most amazing spaces and construction of Manhattan’s high-end luxury homes’.
“I’ll give you the inside track on the fast pace world of high-end interior residential renovations,” said Fanuka. “With Million Dollar Contractor, I’ll show you the way the best designers, architects and vendors think outside the box while giving you the know-how to do-it-yourself or hire the right contractor. Your home is your castle, and I’ll show you how to treat it like one.”
Sep 26
Only a few days left before the start of The National Home Improvement Show – so not long left to get your FREE tickets!
The show starts on Friday (30th Sept) and goes on until Sunday (2nd Oct) at Earls Court, London. There will be loads to see and it is a great day out if you need inspiration or advice on a home improvement project.
Come and see DIY Doctor at the Tricks of the Trade stage where we will be showing you How to Skim Plaster a Wall, and How to Tile a Bathroom, as well as giving advice on How to avoid Cowboy Builders. The sessions are free but get there early as they are always really popular!
For your 2 FREE TICKETS just click on the banner below to register:
