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Practical tips, industry stories and the odd bit of fun — for anyone who owns a home.
Many commercial cleaning products are toxic to pets. Here are 10 pet-friendly TikTok cleaning hacks for you to use around the home.
Read guide → To help you make an informed decision when buying a home, here are 10 questions that you should ask which could save you thousands!
Read guide → Tradespeople can never be sure what they'll encounter when visiting people's homes! Here are 10 of the weirdest things which have been found.
Read guide → Here are some of the best TikTok hacks to upgrade the look of your home and add value to it, from painting tiles to fixing squeaky staircases.
Read guide → Many fascia, soffit & guttering experts say that uPVC is the best material for your guttering system. Here are the top 5 reasons why!
Read guide → The UK public's knowledge of DIY tools and how to carry out basic home repairs has dwindled by over 50%! Do you know your tools?
Read guide → Barkitecture has become one of the big home decor trends. Take a look here at what lengths people go to make their beloved dogs comfortable.
Read guide → We analysed over 10,000 reviews about tradespeople to see which trades came out top for a variety of traits.
Read guide → My Local Toolbox won an award for being the best tradespeople search platform in London as voted by Build!
Read guide → Unsure which underlay to get for your laminate flooring? Read our guide to help you choose the best underlay for your laminate flooring.
Read guide → Want to know if you can plaster over tiles? Check out our quick guide to understand the pro's and con's of plastering over tiles.
Read guide → Want to know if you can paint over plasterboard? Let's look at the pro's and con's in this guide on what you can do after plaster boarding.
Read guide → Want to know if you can plaster over wallpaper? Check out out quick guide to get the low down with useful tips for your plastering project.
Read guide → Want to know if you can render over brick? Read our expert guide to find out with useful rendering tips included.
Read guide → Let's talk about if you can wallpaper over plasterboard and key things you should consider before you start wallpapering.
Read guide → Decorating your home this year? To get some inspiration, we tell you what colours big brands are predicting.
Read guide → Update your home's interior with this year's colour trends. Find local, professional painters and decorators to help you achieve the look.
Read guide → Cheap DIY hacks to reduce energy use at home, from insulating hot water pipes to blocking an unused chimney for as little as £16.
Read guide → Find out about cost of living support schemes to help with rising energy bills and improve home efficiency.
Read guide → Everything you need to know about installing a dropped kerb. How to apply, planning restrictions, & why having a driveway can add value to your property.
Read guide → Discover what electrical safety certification you need as a homeowner or tenant and how to stay on the right side of the law.
Read guide → How many people in the UK currently have an EV or plan to get an electric car? How many EV owners use their own charge points at home? Let’s take a look in our round up of 2025 UK EV statistics.
Read guide → All you need to know about gas safety in the home and how to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoining.
Read guide → Increasing energy costs and a climate crisis makes now the perfect time to look at making your home heating greener & more energy efficient.
Read guide → How long after plastering do you have to wait until wall tiles can be applied? Let's find out in this short guide.
Read guide → Choosing laminate flooring but wondering how long it takes to install? Read our blog to find out how long it takes to lay laminate flooring.
Read guide → How long does it take to plaster a room, plaster a wall, plaster a ceiling or plaster an entire house in the UK?
Read guide → Discover the durability of laminate flooring with insights into its lifespan and factors which affect its longevity.
Read guide → Find out how long plaster takes to dry before painting your walls or ceilings, whether a full plaster or a skim plaster coat.
Read guide → Want to know how long plaster takes to try? Read our quick guide so you know when to start painting, wallpapering or tiling.
Read guide → Chosen your flooring but unsure how many packs of laminate to buy? Read our step by step guide to help you buy the right quantity.
Read guide → You've decided on laminate flooring but want to know how soon you can walk on it after installation? Then read here to find out!
Read guide → Increase your home's kerb appeal with ideas from My Local Toolbox. Find local tradespeople across the UK and transform your home's exterior.
Read guide → The home renovations you can do to add value to your home; from converting a cellar to installing a conservatory, plus more.
Read guide → Guttering is a crucial component to your roof. Read here for everything you need to know to fit your guttering safely and effectively.
Read guide → Read our step-by-step guide on how to measure a room and stairs for laminate flooring to ensure accurate dimensions and minimal wastage.
Read guide → Installing new laminate flooring? Learn here why you should stagger your laminate flooring and how to do it.
Read guide → Find out what your rights are regarding overhanging trees and how to handle a potential conflict with your neighbour.
Read guide → Find out what your rights are and what you can do if your neighbour’s tree is blocking the light in your garden or home.
Read guide → A landlord’s guide to electrical safety certificates, the electrical installation condition report, how to comply and avoid facing penalties.
Read guide → Inject some warmth and style into your home with our radiator buying guide. Find local plumbers and radiator installers with My Local Toolbox.
Read guide → Married to a tradesperson? On average they save you £31,000 over the course of your lifetime with builders coming out top!
Read guide → Six things you need to consider if you’re rewiring your house. Read through these to help make the job run as smoothly as possible.
Read guide → See how the chancellors reduction in VAT to 0% for energy saving materials can benefit you by installing solar, heat pumps or insulation.
Read guide → When planning a roof replacement you will need to choose between a flat roof or pitched roof. Learn about the advantages & disadvantages of both.
Read guide → We analyse the current state of tradeswomen within the trades sector amid growing demand for tradeswomen from homeowners.
Read guide → The most common home renovation projects. Do you need planning permission? Find local tradespeople with My Local Toolbox.
Read guide → Learn about the UK's favourite houseplants and get the best advice on watering and caring for them during the colder months.
Read guide → We cover the top 5 flat roofing materials and explain the pro's and con's of each including EPDM, GRP, PVC, felt and green roofs.
Read guide → Here we compare Vaillant combi boiler prices and breakdown the costs for ecoTEC, ecoTEC Plus and ecoFIT Pure combi boilers.
Read guide → Fascias and soffits are a crucial part to maintaining our roofs but do you know exactly what they are? Find out what role they play in protecting our homes.
Read guide → We explain what dot and dab is in the world of plastering and how it might be incorporated in your home improvement project.
Read guide → A brief guide to the difference between plastering and rendering. Get a quote for your local plastering and rendering jobs today.
Read guide → Discover the difference between plastering and skimming. Learn about their techniques and uses to make informed decisions for your walls.
Read guide → Struggling to decide which direction to lay your laminate flooring? We discuss the factors you should consider before making your decision.
Read guide → Know your rights regarding overhanging trees, how to handle a conflict with your neighbour and what to do if the conversation breaks down.
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