DIY Safety Tips

DIY projects can be cost-effective, rewarding, and even fun, but it's important to consider the safety measures needed to undertake them. Stay safe when carrying out your DIY home improvement project with our informative safety guides. From buying guides for ladders to understanding building and planning regulations, our guides will help you ensure you have the right equipment and that the area in your home is safe for you and others. Have you ever wondered 'what are planning and building controls?' or 'can I undertake this DIY project myself?' If so, our ideas and advice articles are here to help. We'll answer all of the common questions on DIY safety, as well as outlining the best tools and equipment to use for the job. Browse our guides and become a DIY and home safety pro today.

Ladder buying guide

You'll need a ladder for most DIY projects. We'll show you how to choose between ladders, stepladders, work platforms or scaffold towers, one step at a time.

How to understand building & planning regulations

What are planning and building controls? Why do they exist? Can you deal with them yourself or is it best to ask a specialist? As with any task, you can decide for yourself when you know exactly wh...