Ben 
Have you spotted strange dark patches in your bathroom or noticed a damp, musty smell in your basement? You’re not imagining it, and it’s almost certainly mould. As a local handyman who has tackled mould …
Tools can be expensive, but we need to understand why someone would pay £1000 instead of £70 for a tool that seemingly does the same job. Yes, it can be tempting to buy cheaper models …
As a handyman, there are several things I’m always interested in for my ever-growing collection of tools and gadgets. I also appreciate how difficult it can be to know what to buy a handyman, especially …
A combi drill (short for combination drill) is a cordless power tool that combines three functions in one: This makes it one of the most versatile tools for home DIY and the reason it is …
Kitchen remodels don’t usually go wrong because of bad ideas. They go wrong because costs creep in quietly. I’ve seen it plenty of times in my work as a handyman, and even when I fitted …
Not long ago, a big storm rolled through my area and left a trail of damage behind it. By the next morning, I’d already had a few calls about leaning panels, snapped posts, and sections …
Whether you’re tackling a renovation, downsizing, or just trying to get your garage or shed under control, storage is always a key part of the equation. As a handyman, I’ve helped dozens of homeowners wrestle …
I wanted to know exactly how easy and cost-effective it would be to build my own shed. I couldn’t decide between the simplicity of constructing a pre-fabricated shed and the cost-effectiveness of a DIY shed. …
If you run your hands over a piece of beautifully finished reclaimed wood furniture, you’d never guess how rough, splintered, and beaten-up that timber once was. In my reclaimed wood furniture business, I spend countless …
I’m using my trusty Dewalt DCD778 as an example throughout this article, but many power drills have identical features. I’ve owned my DeWalt DCD778 cordless drill for around 7 years now, and it’s still one …
As a handyman, I take on a variety of home improvement projects, including some electrical work for garden room installations and home renovations. While I mostly handle smaller installations and alterations, all electrical work must …
After renting for years, becoming a homeowner is an exciting milestone. It also brings new responsibilities, especially when it comes to maintaining and repairing your property. As a renter, a basic toolbox with screwdrivers, wrenches, …
In the interest of safety, many homeowners opt to replace their deck every several years. In order to determine if your deck needs replacement, you need to consider a number of factors, not the least …
Choosing the right cordless battery platform is one of the biggest long-term decisions you can make as a DIYer or tradesperson. I’ve seen this firsthand in my own work: my main setup is built around …
There’s a special kind of pride that comes with fixing something yourself. You grab the toolbox, roll up your sleeves, and tell yourself, ‘How hard can it be?‘ A few YouTube videos later, you’re halfway …
Wood has been the primary material I’ve used throughout my career and home renovation projects, from building decks and verandas to crafting bespoke furniture and storage solutions. Choosing the right wood for my DIY projects …
Pocket doors are a smart way to save space, but the first time I fitted one, it definitely wasn’t the straightforward job I expected. I was retrofitting it into an existing wall and only discovered …
