Home Improvement · UK Edition
Practical, tested guidance on picking the right tools, laying floors that last and insulating your home to UK building standards — written by people who've done the work.
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Editor's Pick
Power Tools · Reviewed March 2026
From 18V combi drills to multi-tools: we break down exactly which cordless power tools deliver value for weekend renovators and which ones drain your budget without earning their place in the toolbox. Includes torque specs, battery platform comparisons and what the big-box retailers don't tell you.
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Flooring
Moisture, underfloor heating compatibility and acoustic ratings — the three factors that should drive your flooring decision, explained honestly.
Insulation
Post-2022 energy price rises changed the payback calculation significantly. We run the numbers for a typical 3-bed semi in the UK Midlands.
Decorating
The mistakes that make paint look patchy happen before the roller even touches the wall. A proper step-by-step from surface prep to cutting-in corners.
Quick Wins
Subfloor moisture above 75% RH will cause laminate boards to buckle within months. A cheap hygrometer mat test takes 72 hours and saves the cost of relaying the entire floor.
Standard HSS bits stall on masonry. UK homes built before 1980 typically have solid brick walls that need genuine SDS carbide bits, not the cheap set from the supermarket aisle.
Laminate expands 1–2 mm per metre with temperature changes. A 10 mm perimeter gap, hidden by skirting, prevents the characteristic mid-room hump that appears in summer.
Fresh plaster is alkaline and porous. Applying standard emulsion directly produces a patchy, flaking finish. A 3:1 water-to-paint mist coat seals the surface correctly before full coverage.
Cavity fill that stops at the lintel creates a cold bridge at every window head. UK Part L regulations require continuous insulation, and gaps that look minor on paper can cost hundreds per year in heat loss.
About This Site
FixItRight UK was started by a team of tradespeople and long-term DIY renovators based in the UK Midlands. Every guide is written from hands-on experience and cross-referenced against current Building Regulations and HSE guidance.
We don't accept paid placement or sponsored "best of" lists. If a product appears in our recommendations, it's because it held up in real use — not because a manufacturer paid for the mention.