Basic Toolbox
Every home should have a tool kit that includes a few key tools that enable the most common http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/basic-toolbox
Useful Links
Use the links below to find specialist websites http://www.simplifydiy.com/useful-links
Rot, Woodworm, Damp & Subsidence
In all cases you are highly recommended to employ the services of a specialist firm to address each of these problems http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/property-ailments
Extensions
Y skills you are strongly advised to hire a specialist firm to undertake any extension to your home http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions
Choosing The Right Power Drill
An electric drill is often the only power tool that the average home improver owns as its vital for making holes in wood masonry and metal to complete just about any significant http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/power-drills
Replacing A WC Suite
To do this you will need a chainlink soil pipe cutter this is a specialisttool which you can hire quite easily from most tool hire shops http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/wc-suite-installation
Solid Wall Insulation
Regardless of which method you choose its always advisable to obtain as many quotes as possible from specialist builders before deciding the best course of action http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wall-insulation/solid-walls
Choosing the Right Ladder
The latter are most reliable being the maximum weight that may be put on the ladder including the weight of the user and their tools and materials http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/ladders
Wet Rot
Guttering specialist near you http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wet-rot
The Causes Of Damp - What To Check
... subsidence more walls and ceilings topics find a damp proofing specialist near you find a guttering specialist near you find a ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp/water-entry
Death Watch Beetle
... damp come from what to check find a damp proofing specialist near you find a water proofing specialist near you find ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/woodworm/death-watch-beetle
Wood Boring Weevils
... damp come from what to check find a damp proofing specialist near you find a water proofing specialist near you find ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/woodworm/wood-boring-weevils
Identification And Removal of Woodworm & Death Watch Beetle
... rot damp rising damp subsidence heave find a damp proofing specialist near you find a water proofing specialist near you find ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/woodworm
Ladders
Because they open up like a pair of scissors they are stable and do not require a wall to lean against but are also compact to store and include the top level platform on which tools and materials can be safely placed leaving your hands free http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/ladders/ladder-types
How to Fit a Kitchen Worktop
Zodiaq and granite should only be installed by the supplier who will have the necessary cutting and lifting equipment to deal with these specialist materials http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-worktops/fitting-tools-and-tips
Basic Decorating Kit
To achieve a professional finish when painting and decorating a few specific tools are required http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/basic-decorating-kit
Top bits of kit to Simplify your DIY
Just like trying to do a job with the wrong tools the wrong screw will let you down in the long run too http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/must-have-kit
Measuring Up For Wood Flooring
... wood floor fitter near you find a floor sanding repair specialist near you ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/measuring-tools-and-tips
Replacing A Cold Water Storage Tank
Before commencing work removing the old tank make sure you have all the tools you need to successfully complete the job http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/cold-water-tank
Identifying And Eliminating Damp & Rising Damp
... find a chartered surveyor near you find a damp proofing specialist near you find a water proofing specialist near you find ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp
Successfully Damp Proofing Your Home
To install a chemical damp proof course you will require the following tools http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp-proofing
Loft Floor Insulation
Y installation however blown products require purposebuilt blowing machines and specialist knowledge to install and as such should be applied by a specialist only http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation
Ventilation Of The Sub Floor Layer
... find a chartered surveyor near you find a damp proofing specialist near you find a water proofing specialist near you find ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/sub-floor-ventilation
Cesspools & Septic Tanks
The emptying process of cesspools is often a service provided by local councils especially in rural areas and specialist firms which have the necessary tankers http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/septic-tanks
Sanded Floorboards
... sanding equipment is now widely available to hire find a tool hire centre near you at a glance require no fitting ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/stripped-floorboards
Identifying And Eliminating Dry Rot
... find a chartered surveyor near you find a dry rot specialist near you find a water proofing specialist near you find ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/dry-rot
Solid Hardwood Flooring
... countersink woodscrews handsaw mallet workbench pencil measuring tape find a tool hire centre near you fitting hardwood flooring allow boards to ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/solid-hardwood
Kitchen Splashbacks
Continuous lengths of stainless steel to run all the way around the kitchen are available from specialist manufacturers http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-splashbacks
SimplifyDIY Glossary: S
To scratch a line with a pointed tool http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/s
Kitchen Worktops
Corian should only be installed by the supplier and these require specialist knowledge and equipment to fit http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-worktops
Drainage Systems
... your home find a plumber near you find a drainage specialist near you your local ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/drainage-systems
SimplifyDIY Glossary: F
An adjustable guide to keep the cutting edge of a tool a set distance from the edge of a workpiece http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/f
Macerators
Conversion specialist near you http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/macerator
Clearing Blocked Pipes & Drains
... your home find a plumber near you find a drainage specialist near you ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/clearing-pipes
Domestic Electrical Circuits
... find an electrical merchants near you find an electrical rewiring specialist near you find an electrician near you ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/domestic-electrics/electrical-circuits
SimplifyDIY Glossary: A
Can sometimes be a health hazard specialist advice should be sought if asbestos especially blue asbestos is found http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/a
Most common DIY disasters
To avoid personal injury read the manufacturers instructions on tools before you begin and wear suitable protective clothing such as a mask goggles and gloves http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/common-diy-disasters
Making Sense of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
My property guide offers a useful tool to produce party wall notices for homeowners http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/party-wall
SimplifyDIY Glossary: C
Failure by corrosion can result in the wall becoming unstable specialist replacement ties are then required http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/c
SimplifyDIY Glossary: B
... various species of beetle can tunnel into timber causing damage specialist treatment normally required can also affect furniture benching shaped concrete ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/b
SimplifyDIY Glossary: U-Z
A twisted piece of metal or similar material bedded into the inner and outer leaves of cavity walls to strengthen the wall failure by corrosion can result in the wall becoming unstable specialist replacement ties are then required http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/u-z
Loft Conversions
Conversion specialist near you http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/loft-conversions
Electrical Cables & Flexes
... electrical inspection testing services near you find an electrical rewiring specialist near you find an electrical merchants near you iee regulations ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/basic-electrics/cables-and-flexes
Asbestos Information & Advice
Asbestos specialists should be accredited to survey your home take samples and analyse them and theyre not necessarily always accredited to do all three so check http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/asbestos
Basements
Basement conversion specialist near you http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/basements
Connecting Electrical Cables
Before commencing work make sure you have all the tools supplies you need to successfully complete the job http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-p/connecting-electrical-cables
Repairing & Replacing Pipework
All that is needed is a few simple tools and some spare plumbing parts http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/plumbing-repairs
Insulation Using Organic Materials
Requires specialist installation http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/organic
Wood Flooring
Wood flooring measuring tools and tips http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring
Parquet Flooring
... wood floor fitter near you find a floor sanding repair specialist near you ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/parquet-flooring
Will it fit?
Weve found this great free online tool to be very helpful in answering that question http://www.simplifydiy.com/home
Cavity Wall Insulation
... not a good idea to do this procedure yourself a specialist contractor should install your cavity wall insulation for you as ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wall-insulation/cavity-walls