DIY Demons

17/12/2025

So your loo has been dribbling water into your lavatory bowl for a few days now and it's getting on your nerves. Why's it happening? Very simple. The fill system is allowing just a bit too much water into the cistern and it's overflowing. All you have to do is grab your trusty screwdriver, remove the lid of the cistern and go for the plastic adjustment screw at the top of the fill system. A small turn will do the trick, so go easy. Look it up on line ... Job done! Here's a link to a seasoned plumber:

If your push button cistern keeps on running into the pan. Here is a quick fix. No tools required. If you would like the correct washer to fit it, here is my...

09/12/2025

Going by our guest comments, a day of DIY at our Ladbroke Grove location inspires people to get on with those pesky problems around the home. Once you're armed with the confidence to 'Just do it' ... everything falls into place. Of course you HAVE to use tradesmen for certain jobs, but there is SO MUCH you can do yourself and save tons of money. Come along .. you'll enjoy it!

14/07/2025

The thing is that people need a simple road map in order to put something heavy on the wall. A sequence of actions to take. For a kick off, What is the wall made of. Is it brick? Is it plasterboard? Is it concrete? etc. We find a lot of people do not realise that rawl plugs are for masonry (brick, concrete) with specialist plugs for plasterboard. Plugs are not needed in wood and composites like MDF or PLY! We teach you the action sequence so you'll never look at a wall again and scratch your head! Come along, you'll SAVE money ...

30/06/2025

Folks, the summer is upon us and our DIY hall is awaiting your arrival! It's a fun relaxed atmosphere and not in the least bit competitive. Come along ... we're giving away cheap places every now and then but this is random. We have two places on Friday for instance at HALF PRICE!
Remember, this course is a necessity NOT an indulgence. Hell, let's just say it - it's an INVESTMENT!

30/03/2025

C'mon folks, it's time to spend a day with us up in Ladbroke Grove! Let's get you tool savvy so you can pop those shelves, mirrors, cabinets etc on the wall! It really is not hard! How long can you keep saying ...'Oh yeah, I must do that .. but you know what, Bonzo is dying for a walk.' ? Bonzo's bl...dy knackered, it's time to face the music. You know you can, you just need to get the steps clear in your head. Then BINGO!

19/03/2025

Want to save your wallet? Then sign up for a session with us!

05/01/2025

Getting to grips with your taps!

05/01/2025

Planer tuition..