Staying safe when doing diy

DIY disasters, no more! Here’s Prima ’s guide to hiring an expert…

Deciding which tools and equipment you should have in your armoury can be a challenge. Inspired by our DIY skills feature on page 86, we’ve drilled down into what’s worthy of a place in your toolkit,

Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need answering? Why not drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts

Period homes can often come with a host of old and faulty electrical wiring and unsafe connections, so check and update the system as a priority

Q Are bicycles generally covered on home insurance policies or do I need separate cover? A Most home contents policies do – but don’t assume this without checking. Even if it is included, the cover ma

It can be tempting to resort to calling the plumber to fix leaky taps or bring in the decorators when you need to re-paint a room. But with the right advice to hand, you can achieve a professional fin