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7 painting mistakes to avoid — top tips from an expert

Before you get out the paint brush to revamp your home, make sure you avoid these common painting mistakes.

Tom’s Guide

Interior design experts reveal the colour rules you should be breaking

Which rules to break - and what you should be doing instead

Ideal Home

The 60-30-10 rule - what it is and how to use it to your advantage

The experts explain this decorating rule, how to achieve the look - and when you should be ignoring it

Ideal Home

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Decorating experts debunk 5 painting myths – avoid making these classic mistakes

If you want the best finish, the experts suggest ignoring these myths

Ideal Home

How to paint interior windows - a step-by-step guide

Follow our top tips and take on this easy DIY job to give your interior windows a smart refresh with a lick of paint

Ideal Home

DIY painting jobs to do over the festive period – to save you cash

These budget paint hacks will freshen up your home for the New Year, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

Decorator shares 'impressive' tip to help tackle damp and mould stains in minutes

A decorator has shared a product that he claims can treat mould and damp stains in minutes, but before you use it, make sure you get to the root of the issue and address the problem first

Daily Mirror

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Expert reveals why you should never paint over mould, and how to treat it properly

Thick black mould can not only be an eyesore but is also highly detrimental to health - but painting over it will not get rid of the problem.

Chronicle Live

Experts' urgent warning on painting over mould and damp - and how to treat it properly

If you've got black mould in your home, your first instinct will be to get rid of it - but simply painting over it is a big no-no, as there are better ways to deal with it to stop it from coming back

Daily Mirror

Expert gives mould remover tips using two everyday household ingredients

And whilst the likes of black mould in the home is never lovely as it can cause issues for your property and, more importantly, your health, it's important you deal with it in the correct way.

Edinburgh Live

DIY Paint Stripper — 9 Eco-friendly Methods to Remove Paint Naturally

It's time to say goodbye to harsh chemical paint strippers and hello to natural alternatives to help making removing paint simple

Livingetc

The exact type of paint you should use when redecorating according to DIY expert

It's important to make the right choice before picking up a brush

Wales Online

Expert shares tips on how to revamp your kitchen on a budget

There are a number of steps you can take without breaking the bank

Liverpool Echo

How to prevent black mould with dangerous fungus thriving in cold weather

Homes could become a breeding ground for the fast-spreading spores this winter.

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Daily Mirror

How to prevent black mould at home as cold weather causes deadly fungus to thrive

With winter nights around the corner, UK homes could soon become a breeding ground for bacteria if households do not carry out preventative methods now to stop black mould

Ideal Home

‘The colours that we decorate our hallway with should make us excited to be back’ – 16 hallway colour ideas to help you create a welcoming entryway

Say goodbye to boring and neglected hallways – and all you need is a touch of colour!

Ideal Home

19 paint ideas for hallways – elevate your space with clever tricks and lustworthy shades

How to transform your entryway with clever paint techniques and pretty shades

Ideal Home

How to make a narrow hallway look wider – 24 ways to visually expand your entryway with paint, colour and storage choices

From clever paint techniques to the right decor, these tips are perfect for creating the effect of a wider hallway than it really is

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Ideal Home

How to make pallet furniture – DIY your garden furniture this spring

Build a two-seater garden bench from wooden pallets

Ideal Home

Living room colour schemes – 26 ways to bring your lounge to life with on-trend shades and timeless colour combos

The best colour choices for your lounge in a nutshell – whether you’re after the hottest colours, timeless palettes or stylish tone pairings

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