Sep 13
We wrote about DIY’ers wasting money buying tools they don’t use or don’t know how to use in or blog earlier in the week.
Mike Edwards from DIY Doctor is regularly invited to speak at Home Improvement and self-build shows around the country, to give his tips and tricks on popular DIY Projects such as tiling, plumbing, and plastering.
He will be at the National Home Improvement Show at Olympia in London 28-30 September 2012, where you will be able to see him show you the right tools for the jobs. He also gives advice on when to hire equipment rather than buy it. Mike says “if someone is considering trying a job for the first time it may make sense to hire equipment, because that way they can afford to use better quality tools and they only pay for the time they use it. This avoids them tying up money on tools they may never use again.”
To get your hands on 2 free tickets to The National Home Improvement Show, just click on this banner
If you can’t make it to the show but you want to see some of his presentations click through to the DIY Doctor channel on YouTube.
Sep 07
DIY Doctor will be presenting at The National Home Improvement Show at Olympia in London at the end of this month. The show is the UK’s leading exhibition for home improvers and brings together high quality suppliers, designers and experts. It is the ideal place for homeowners to source ideas and gather inspiration for any anticipated energy efficient home improvement project. Don’t forget you can register for two FREE TICKETS to the show just by clicking on the banner below and filling in your details.
This year marks the fourth National Home Improvement Awards and is jointly sponsored by the National Home Improvement Council’s Educational Trust and TrustMark, in conjunction with the show’s organisers. Regulars to our blog will recognise TrustMark as being the Government-endorsed body working in partnership with DIY Doctor to eradicate cowboy builders.
Five projects shortlisted for the new award
There will be awards for the winner and a runner-up announced from a shortlist of five completed home extensions. All submissions were closely assessed by the three awards Judges – Michael Homes, TV property expert and editor-in-chief of Real Home magazine; Andrew Leech, executive director of NHIC Educational Trust; and Roman Russocki, chief executive of TrustMark.
The public are invited to vote for their favourite home improvement project from the shortlist published on the award website http://nationalhomeimprovementawards.co.uk. The winner will be announced at The National Home Improvement Show on the 28th September.
Aug 31
With only four weeks to go until the start of The National Home Improvement Show, we thought we should give you the low-down on what DIY Doctor will be up to during the show.
DIY Doctor will be hosting the Tricks of the Trade Theatre for the three days (28th – 30th September) and the timetable of presentations by the DIY Doctor himself, Mike Edwards, for each day is:
11.00 – How to skim plaster your walls
This presentation takes you through preparing the wall for plastering, mixing and applying the plaster and finally how to get it flat and smooth. You will also find out how to mend holes in plasterboard.
12.30 – How to avoid cowboy builders
There is a lot of news in the media about ‘Cowboy Builders’ and how they ruin lives – but there is very little advice given to help you avoid them. This presentation will give advice on how to find reliable tradesmen and cover how to make sure
· you obtain accurate references
· your builder is adequately insured during the work
· you are covered against accidents
· the finished work is satisfactory
· follow-up snagging is completed
14.00 – How to skim plaster your walls
This presentation takes you through preparing the wall for plastering, mixing and applying the plaster and finally how to get it flat and smooth. You will also find out how to mend holes in plasterboard.
15.30 – How to tile your bathroom
Often the smallest room in the house but the most difficult to decorate! Learn how to get tiles to fit perfectly around toilet, basin and bath with minimum wastage and maximum effect.
Don’t forget you can get two FREE TICKETS to the show, being held at Olympia, just by clicking here or on the banner below!
Aug 23
The National Home Improvement Show is being held from the 28th – 30th September at Olympia in London, and DIY Doctor are offering you the opportunity to get 2 FREE TICKETS to the show! Just click here or on the banner below and you can register for your free tickets – saving you £24!
Come and see Mike Edwards, aka The DIY Doctor, who will be giving presentations at the Tricks of the Trade Theatre and learn some new skills and get valuable advice on your own home improvement projects.
Olympia will be packed with suppliers, specialists and experts to help educate and inspire you – so register for your free tickets now!
Aug 17
With six weeks to go we want to give you plenty of time to register for your free tickets to this year’s National Home Improvement Show.
The UK’s leading home improvement show is on from 28 – 30 September and is being held at Olympia, London. It is a great opportunity to see over 300 specialists including manufacturers of kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, flooring and tiles as well as architects, builders, tradesmen and interior designers.
Of course DIY Doctor will be there over the three days providing a timetable of seminars in the Tricks of the Trade Theatre to help with your own home improvement projects, so come along and see us!
So register for your FREE tickets now by clicking on the banner below!
