Avoid risks, especially in this time of crisis
DIY is a great way to pass the time and do something constructive when you are forced to stay at home. Read here why you should pay extra attention to your safety during the lockdown.
Making a corrugated sheet roof
Different types of corrugated sheet, what is the best choice? How do you proceed? From calculating the required material to a storm-proof finish.
How to measure angles
Tips and tools to measure angles for every job. From using your handsaw as a carpenters’ square to professional digital protractors.
Removing grout haze
Read here how you can best get rid of the dull deposits that the grout leaves behind on the tiles and what you can do to prevent grout haze as much as possible.
How do you hang a door?
What is the difference between a rebated door and a flush-mounted door? How do you determine the exact size of the door? How do you proceed in 10 steps? Professional advice.
Partition walls: which one do you choose?
A partition wall is a non-load-bearing wall. That is why a light construction is sufficient and you have a broad choice of different materials and fixing methods.
Do-it-yourself jobs that sell your house
What can you do to make your home more salable? We asked real estate agents which small things contribute to a faster sale for a higher price.
How to solder water pipes
Which materials and tools do you need? What should you pay special attention to and how do you proceed? From preparation to finishing in 6 steps.
3 simple DIY Christmas decoration ideas
These projects are incredibly simple, very cheap and super fun to do with the family.
How to renovate wooden doors
Wooden doors provide extra warmth to your home and make it even cozier in winter. But what if the wood is worn out? How do you renovate doors in a professional manner?
Accidents when doing odd jobs: ladder biggest culprit
It is not the saw or the drill that is the most dangerous tool when doing odd jobs, it is the ladder. A recent study by a Dutch agency called VeiligheidNL shows that by far the majority of odd jobs injuries that the First Aid departments of hospitals have to deal with are due to a falling off a ladder.
Sanding and varnishing a wooden floor
Which wooden floors can you sand? Which sander is most suitable? How do you proceed, from preparation to finishing?