After 6 months, no knowledge, having to deal with a toddler and puppy, it is finally finished! A herringbone block paving replacing previous poured concrete path!3mo ⋅ karaduman666 ⋅ r/DIYUK
After searching high and low for a decent spice rack and having no luck with it, I made my own!1mo ⋅ plotney ⋅ r/DIYUK
First crack at hanging a door today. Made ever-more interesting by neither the door, the frame, or the floor being square. Dont think I did too badly!3mo ⋅ mightypenguin66 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Saving my couch: now it’s looks good after repair it by myself with ready to use leather patches that I’ve bought online, now I saved my money and my couch2mo ⋅ yahyaoudra0 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Just finished building my floating shelves with spotlights and was proud of my self (first DIY project like this. I’m 24)5mo ⋅ ck01bruh ⋅ r/DIYUK
If your wife/husband/partner ever suggests saving the money the decorator quoted to strip the wallpaper in your 3 storey victorian house with 12ft ceiling heights, show them this Tower of Swearing, Sweating and Doom and say no. No, the £700 we can save is absolutely not worth in2mo ⋅ sockhead99 ⋅ r/DIYUK
If you’re a tradie and you do this, fuck you! You should quit and get a job where your lack of standards doesn’t matter and you have adult supervision. IT’S NOT A SKIP JUST BECAUSE IT’S GETTING BOXED IN!5mo ⋅ Insearchofexperience ⋅ r/DIYUK
Just discovered the source of the draft coming from behind our kitchen cabinets, a secret door!6d ⋅ henrydavidt ⋅ r/DIYUK
Who knew you could wallpaper over tile...and then tile over that wallpaper. Madness.1mo ⋅ Acceptable-Author658 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Got some spare 1x2? Wife won't let you buy a server rack? Need something quick to tidy your computer room? I present the FarmerRack(tm) - for all your gashed-together short-term IT needs!2mo ⋅ Mikethebert ⋅ r/DIYUK
Boiler not working? Check your condensate pipe isn't frozen. My job this morning.2mo ⋅ Stooby2 ⋅ r/DIYUK
This year's project, building a porch and shed, sent plans off for aproval today!1mo ⋅ Grimmer87 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Been looking at Contempary style fences lately - how would you tackle this? Where best to track down some decently priced slats?2mo ⋅ mightypenguin66 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Where can I buy something like this? Failing that where could I get plans to build something similar?1mo ⋅ buzzlightyear999 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Right. Looking for honest opinions on my attempt at some alcove cupboards? I think it looks pretty shit. Caulked the fuck out of it. Any other ideas to improve it?2mo ⋅ kyle4261 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Helping my brother move and noticed this on the new bathroom door. I can’t wait to see what other goodies are like this around the house1mo ⋅ MajorOooooof ⋅ r/DIYUK
Same piece of wood, 30 minutes apart. Bar Keepers Friend save all my ruined cladding!1mo ⋅ boomslangben ⋅ r/DIYUK
Finished product! Massive thank you to Delicious_Ship_5256 and Mc_nebula for their help and guidance! Really happy with how it came out 🤘🏼3mo ⋅ Readmorebooks64 ⋅ r/DIYUK
I moved into my house and people that lived here before painted inbetween the bricks the clowns is there any possible way I can remove it without destroying the brick1wk ⋅ dubadubdub1 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Trying to not share my latest project until it's completely complete... But I can't help myself Have a sneaky peaky you beautiful buggers you. Full write-up coming in around a month!1mo ⋅ Mikethebert ⋅ r/DIYUK
We have started stripping wallpaper from a 1930’s bungalow and found this, does anybody know what material it could be? It has a strange curl/wisp pattern all over it in the lounge.1mo ⋅ BeerCanSandwich ⋅ r/DIYUK
Taken lining paper off and the wall is just crumbling away, with the light socket fixed to some baton. What on earth do i fill this with ?3mo ⋅ stewoods11 ⋅ r/DIYUK
What is the most cost efficient way to waterproof concrete steps to resolve a penetrating damp issue for our downstairs neighbours?2mo ⋅ confused-robin ⋅ r/DIYUK
Are these silver inline water filters actually required and do they noticeably drop the water pressure/flow when installed? This is on a combi boiler, hot water (shower) flow could be better.2mo ⋅ SchrodingersCigar ⋅ r/DIYUK
I feel like an idiot asking this but any idea what unit of measurement is used for this scale? I'm trying to find out how much I need to use to fill 2/3 of a 70mm x 10mm hole (length x diameter)1wk ⋅ cyberpunk2075 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Does anyone know any software or website that I can use to design furniture like this?3wk ⋅ classicsk3 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Old worn fireplace, how to make it look better? - won't use it ever again but I do like the aesthetics of it3mo ⋅ jake1kirkham ⋅ r/DIYUK
Mould and damp around 1st floor bedroom window. What to do or who to call?3mo ⋅ porkpiejuice ⋅ r/DIYUK
What’s the best way to prepare a wall to hold a pull-up bar, before boarding and plastering?1mo ⋅ NiiLamptey ⋅ r/DIYUK
Pipe to nowhere under kitchen sink which pours with water when sinks used, any advice on what to do?3mo ⋅ TheChiefOfPolice ⋅ r/DIYUK
Gotta love JG poly pipe with bend formers. Continuous 8m radiator run with three 90 degree bends without any joints.6mo ⋅ SchrodingersCigar ⋅ r/DIYUK
Another one for the structural engineers... since yesterday, uncovered this wooden beam on the rear of the house leading into the kitchen extension. Surely this isn’t another ‘door frame supporting the load’ case again???2mo ⋅ boozingislosing ⋅ r/DIYUK
Bought a central locking kit for my car but this symbol is confusing me, is it an earth or not?6d ⋅ Turi101 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Anyone else painting outside 9pm on a Sunday, or is it just me? 😂 💪10mo ⋅ SchrodingersCigar ⋅ r/DIYUK
I built another fence, I’m a little disappointed I don’t have another one to do now.1yr ⋅ deadshikari ⋅ r/DIYUK
Previous homeowner nailed these rulers and holey stuff to the underside of a shelf bracket...why?!1mo ⋅ iamlamboh ⋅ r/DIYUK
After knocking the toilet/bathroom through yesterday, I have cut a bigger window out today.1yr ⋅ Grimmer87 ⋅ r/DIYUK
How much does this need looking at? To me it doesn't look right but I've never owned an older home before.....4mo ⋅ Unicorn8113 ⋅ r/DIYUK
How can this be fixed? Not enough overhang leading to damp issues. Not sure how a roof can end up like this in the first place.2mo ⋅ SchrodingersCigar ⋅ r/DIYUK
Hi DIY, I think this is a heating pipe, the pipes in the boiler looked like copper in good condition, but these are black! Does this mean the boiler was replaced but pipes/radiator wasn’t?3wk ⋅ Beeroy69 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Door frame (edit from previous post) has been hacked away for a lock. How do I repair and lock make/buy a fixture so to hold the bolt when the door is locked. See below.3mo ⋅ FemaleWantingDIYHelp ⋅ r/DIYUK
Found these tiles under some vinyl plank flooring in the entryway of our 18th century Georgian home. Anyone have any recommendations on how to restore them? There's a single large crack and lots of paint spills and some discolouration.1yr ⋅ TintinTheSolitude ⋅ r/DIYUK
House painting advice. A nearby tradesman said that if we got him to paint the house he'd also do that black bit at the bottom but I'm guessing that it's more than just black paint. Does this have an actual name? Thanks in advance.5mo ⋅ smithmike1d ⋅ r/DIYUK
This thing in my loo is broken, one of the clips that holds it in place snapped and now it leaks water into the bowl constantly. What is it called so I can buy a new one?4mo ⋅ insulind ⋅ r/DIYUK
Could this be asbestos? (We found a hole in the chimney stack where we're removing a cupboard)2mo ⋅ Jeester ⋅ r/DIYUK
I went to b&q in the end and bought new fittings. Thanks for the advice though guys.1yr ⋅ Grimmer87 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Can I connect both my dishwasher and washing machine to this cold water fitting? What's the name of the fitting I would need?2mo ⋅ RRCH ⋅ r/DIYUK
Can I run this wire from my back door to my front door externally to power a front and a rear outdoor light?4mo ⋅ ck01bruh ⋅ r/DIYUK
Door installers have left a gap by the back door, exposing brickwork. I (like an idiot) didn't notice until I've paid and they have gone. Now they can't get back until December, what can I do with this?7mo ⋅ smithmike1d ⋅ r/DIYUK
Need some advice for best way to install horizontal slatted fencing over existing fence? Is there a bracket or gizmo to put on the concrete post or another way to secure new timber post on top?11mo ⋅ Gmd88 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Is this safe? I am renting and the contractor came round to fix the disconnected bannister and this was the fix8mo ⋅ throw_away_1777 ⋅ r/DIYUK
I placed this pin beautifully into this pipe without even looking! Any advice on best way to repair or should I suck it up, cut it off and put a push fit join in its place?11mo ⋅ coxy1 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Simple question. I want to hang these to my door. Would it be better to screw or glue? The door is a cheapo from B&Q. How long would the screws need to be? Sorry for being newbie but I’m sick of doing it always wrong 🤪2mo ⋅ FemaleWantingDIYHelp ⋅ r/DIYUK
Hi guys (please ignore paintings 😂) any idea of the best way to make this wall flat? Lots of bumps and a crack!1mo ⋅ larrikinlover ⋅ r/DIYUK
I have this junction box in my garden. How much access do I need to give to it?6mo ⋅ KingAfroJoe ⋅ r/DIYUK
I was able to click this door handle off but now I can’t get it back on. Can someone walk me through it :)4mo ⋅ FemaleWantingDIYHelp ⋅ r/DIYUK
Any idea how I can get the end two canvases to stick to the wall? This is my photo and this was velcro tape but didn't last long.7mo ⋅ totential_rigger ⋅ r/DIYUK
Old owner removed radiators but capped them off. How best to put new radiator in place?3mo ⋅ LondonCollector ⋅ r/DIYUK
Metallic taste in water. Hot and cold tap pipes look a bit green...7mo ⋅ Independent_Finger_7 ⋅ r/DIYUK
How to replaster BEHIND COPPER pipes? entire wall is coming away from brickwork.8mo ⋅ mcai8rw2 ⋅ r/DIYUK
Young Milennial Seeks to Stick Solar Powered Lights to his Concete Fence Posts - Battle of the Glues6mo ⋅ differentisme ⋅ r/DIYUK
Festive greetings, DIYUK. This conservatory roof leaks around the skylights, it seems to come through where the cross member below it joins the main lengthways beam. What options do i have for this? I thought about replacing the the whole strip with just a matching piece of polycarb.3mo ⋅ SchrodingersCigar ⋅ r/DIYUK
Need some advice. New homeowners here. Took some paper off of the dining room wall and some plaster fell inwards. Left a hole and can see that the brickwork (original chimney that was removed) is maybe an inch or two away from it. Is this normal? Is it an easy fix? Any advice is great5mo ⋅ smithmike1d ⋅ r/DIYUK
Can i install a new insulation panels over the existing insulation on pitched roof. House is 70's chalet type10mo ⋅ outwiththis ⋅ r/DIYUK
Soil strip at front of house. Cani get rid of it? Any reason why I can't concrete over it?8mo ⋅ cpj79 ⋅ r/DIYUK
What is this valve behind a 1960s Rayburn back boiler? Air release? Excess pressure release?5mo ⋅ ThinkDiffident ⋅ r/DIYUK
Hey Reddit! This is the bottom of the stairs in our new home. We're renovating at the moment and would love to put a single sided bannister on it (hence the fancy blue markings) but don't want to wall it off or lose the floor space at the bottom. Has anyone done something like this before?6mo ⋅ smithmike1d ⋅ r/DIYUK
What are the options for modernising the stair skirting? Is there a way of doing it without removing the stair treads?5mo ⋅ NiiLamptey ⋅ r/DIYUK
Removed ceiling (in a heatwave, as you do). Found these rigid plastic sheets above. Are they just junk or were they actually doing something that I don’t know about 🤔8mo ⋅ SchrodingersCigar ⋅ r/DIYUK
How to best conceal cables and connectors for a tv mounted on this chimney breast ? Do people put a plug socket on the wall or a fused spur? By conceal i mean make it unobtrusive and can be covered by a picture frame if need be.5mo ⋅ SchrodingersCigar ⋅ r/DIYUK
