Guides

Jotun interior vs exterior paint: which one for...

Jotun makes a different paint for almost every surface. Here is when to use interior emulsion, exterior weather paint, enamel and primer, and the order to apply them.

Jotun interior vs exterior paint: which one for...

Jotun makes a different paint for almost every surface. Here is when to use interior emulsion, exterior weather paint, enamel and primer, and the order to apply them.

Choosing wooden flooring: HDF vs MDF vs vinyl f...

HDF, MDF and vinyl all look like wood, but they behave very differently with moisture and heavy use. Here is how they compare, and which one to put in each...

Choosing wooden flooring: HDF vs MDF vs vinyl f...

HDF, MDF and vinyl all look like wood, but they behave very differently with moisture and heavy use. Here is how they compare, and which one to put in each...

How to measure windows for blinds: recess or ou...

A made-to-measure blind is only as good as the sizes behind it. Learn recess and outside fit, why you take three widths, and the mistakes that lead to blinds that...

How to measure windows for blinds: recess or ou...

A made-to-measure blind is only as good as the sizes behind it. Learn recess and outside fit, why you take three widths, and the mistakes that lead to blinds that...

How many wallpaper rolls do I need? A simple gu...

Dividing wall area by roll size gives the wrong answer. Here is the strip method, a worked example for a 12 x 14 ft bedroom, and how to allow for...

How many wallpaper rolls do I need? A simple gu...

Dividing wall area by roll size gives the wrong answer. Here is the strip method, a worked example for a 12 x 14 ft bedroom, and how to allow for...