By the end of this guide, you will know How to Fix Loose Paving Slabs and Joints. Our guide covers removal of the old joints and paving slab... (more)

You may be wondering what types of lintel are available. But let’s first start with what is lintel is. A lintel is simply a horizontal beam made from... (more)

Introduction A Damp Proof Course (DPC) is a protective barrier that helps to keep ground moisture from entering your home.  The ground around your property can become very... (more)

This is a guide on Screeding and Insulating a Garage Floor in the UK.  You are probably reading this because you are thinking of turning your garage into... (more)

Cavity wall construction is required for any modern masonry built home in the UK. Such walls are double layered consisting of brick and concrete blocks, with a gap... (more)

This guide to house foundations explains why house foundations is so important, and how the regulations have changed over the years. House foundations is what provides a structure... (more)

This is a guide on How to Mix Concrete using a Shovel. Concrete consists of three main ingredients. Ballast: Is a mixture of sand and course gravel. Cement:... (more)

In this article we are going to discuss how to build a 4 inch thick garden wall that is upto 500mm high. This wall should only be used... (more)

This is a complete guide on How to Mix Concrete using a Cement Mixer. Before we start, it is important you understand the basics about concrete. The concrete... (more)

This guide tells you how to mix mortar for bricklaying to a ratio of 5 parts sand, to 1 part cement. But first it is important to explain... (more)