‘The Torch’ is a light-hearted e-zine currently distributed to all simplifyDIY users who have agreed to be in the newsletter mailing list.

In each issue, we update users on news relating to our website, home improvement and the property market. This might include an exciting new product or service from a business, and has also featured works from inventive artists.

December 2007

Back in our May issue of the Torch (how could you forget!?), we mentioned those rather cunning glass and mirror radiators. After some rooting around, we can reveal that you can create your own steam-free mirrors with no need to replace your current kit.
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September 2007

Now that our Summer seems to finally be upon us, you may be cramming some enjoyment of your garden into your spare time, and why not maximise that garden enjoyment by adding a deck?
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July 2007

Not sure how to wire a plug? That may not be such a problem in the future as US researchers recently announced that they had successfully tested a wireless system to deliver electricity to an otherwise disconnected lightbulb across a distance of 2m (7ft).
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May 2007

Last year, us UK consumers bought a whopping 400 million litres of paint to slap on our walls, and it’s a fair bet that much of that was in the imaginative hue of Magnolia. But according to 70% of estate agents, there’s no such thing as too much beige; paint the interior of your home with anything more daring and you could be wiping up to £3000 off the value of your home.
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March 2007

You’ve just bought a spanking new slimline plasma or LCD TV, but where to hang it? Above the mantelpiece would be great, but wouldn’t a large mirror look better there?
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January 2007

If it’s not socks, the quintessential backup plan for a Christmas pressie has to be a DVD, CD or book, and you’re no doubt wondering where to store all your festive swag. Never fear! We’ve put together the simplifyDIY guide to shelving to talk you through all the options and even how to put them up (straight!).
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November 2006

It might be late, but winter’s definitely here and the trees are finally shedding their leaves. This is great news if you fancy using your gutters to make some excellent composting material, but not brilliant if you actually want to drain your rainwater away.
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September 2006

Who’d have thunk it? It turns out that a spot of DIY could be mistaken for a bit of a boozy night out on the town, with a considerable amount of lewd activity. Crikey!
We’ve created a definitive guide to put the record straight:
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