• DIY
  • October 08, 2026
Shelving for Period Homes: Fitting Wall Shelves in Victorian and Edwardian Houses

Fitting shelves in Victorian and Edwardian homes means working with lath-and-plaster, awkward cornicing and walls that are rarely...

  • DIY
  • October 03, 2026
How to Measure and Plan a Built-In Bookshelf Wall

A practical guide to surveying an alcove properly — widths, skirting, coving, levels and shelf spacing — so your built-in bookshelf wall...

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  • September 24, 2026
A Beginner's Guide to Upcycling a Charity Shop Bookcase

How to spot a bookcase worth rescuing, repair its wobbly joints and tired back panel, and paint it into a sturdy piece that looks made...

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  • September 16, 2026
How to Fit a Floating Shelf into a Plasterboard Wall Safely

A floating shelf in plasterboard works if you find the studs or choose the right hollow-wall fixings. Here is how to drill cleanly and...