KITCHENS · 7 STEPSAdjust kitchen cupboard doors that don't line upAdjust the three hinge screws on kitchen cupboard doors to fix gaps, tilts and uneven spacing.
KITCHENS · 11 STEPSCut a sink or hob hole in a worktopCut a neat, correctly sized sink or hob hole in a worktop, with the cut edges sealed against water and heat.
KITCHENS · 10 STEPSFind out why a washing machine is leakingWork through the common causes of a washing machine leak, from door seal to drain pump, safely and in order.
KITCHENS · 12 STEPSFit a decor door to an integrated dishwasherFit a matching cabinet door panel to an integrated dishwasher so it blends into your kitchen units.
KITCHENS · 12 STEPSFit a decor door to an integrated fridge-freezerFit a matching kitchen door panel to an integrated fridge-freezer using its sliding fixing brackets, correctly aligned and adjusted.
KITCHENSFit a fold-down breakfast bar5 wall types▾
KITCHENS · 13 STEPSFit a glass splashbackFit a glass splashback with the right adhesive, fixings for your wall type, and safety checks before you drill.
KITCHENSFit a hanging pot rack3 ceiling types▾
KITCHENSFit a kitchen roll holder5 wall types▾
KITCHENSFit a kitchen utensil rail5 wall types▾
KITCHENSFit a magnetic knife strip5 wall types▾
KITCHENS · 10 STEPSFit a new kitchen plinthMeasure, cut and clip a new plinth onto your kitchen unit legs, then fit corner posts and end caps for a neat finish.
KITCHENS · 14 STEPSFit a new laminate worktopRemove your old worktop, cut the new one to size, then fit, seal and reconnect everything safely.
KITCHENSFit a pan rail5 wall types▾
KITCHENS · 11 STEPSFit a pull-out larder or bin systemFit a pull-out larder or bin unit into an existing cabinet, then secure a tall unit safely to the wall behind it.
KITCHENS · 10 STEPSFit a stability bracket to a freestanding cookerFit a wall bracket and chain to stop a freestanding cooker tipping when weight is put on the open oven door.
KITCHENS · 8 STEPSFit a stick-on tile splashbackClean, measure and stick tiles onto a flat wall, cutting pieces to fit edges and sockets, then seal the joints.
KITCHENS · 9 STEPSFit a worktop upstandCut, fit and seal a matching upstand along the back of your worktop to protect the wall from splashes.
KITCHENS · 12 STEPSFit an acrylic or aluminium splashbackMeasure, cut and fix a splashback behind your hob or sink, choosing the right fixing for your wall.
KITCHENS · 11 STEPSFit cornice or pelmet to kitchen unitsFit cornice and pelmet to kitchen wall units, mitring corners neatly and adding pelmet lighting, finished in one session.
KITCHENSFit mug hooks or a cup rack5 wall types▾
KITCHENS · 10 STEPSFit new handles when the hole spacing has changedSwap kitchen cabinet handles with different hole spacing by filling old holes and drilling new ones accurately.
KITCHENS · 8 STEPSFit pull-out wire baskets in a base unitFit sliding wire baskets into a kitchen base unit for easy-access storage, following the kit's own runner instructions.
KITCHENS · 9 STEPSFit soft-close hinges or dampersSwap noisy cabinet hinges for soft-close ones, or clip on dampers, so doors close quietly without banging shut.
KITCHENS · 10 STEPSFit worktop end caps and edging stripFit new end caps and iron-on edging strip to a laminate worktop for a neat, sealed finish in one sitting.
KITCHENS · 7 STEPSFix a kitchen cupboard door that has droppedDiagnose why a kitchen cupboard door has dropped, then adjust or repair the hinge so it sits square again.
KITCHENS · 9 STEPSFix a kitchen drawer that won't closeDiagnose why a kitchen drawer sticks, then clean, tighten and adjust it so it closes smoothly again.
KITCHENS · 12 STEPSFix a sagging kitchen wall cupboardRe-fix a sagging kitchen cupboard securely by finding your wall type and using the correct fixing throughout.
KITCHENSHang kitchen wall cupboards5 wall types▾
KITCHENS · 8 STEPSJoin two worktops with a joint stripCut, seal and bolt two worktop sections together, then cap the seam with a joint strip for a neat, waterproof finish.
KITCHENS · 7 STEPSLevel a washing machine that shakesStop a shaking washing machine by finding the cause, then adjusting and locking its feet until it stands dead level.
KITCHENS · 9 STEPSOil a wooden worktopClean, lightly sand, then apply several coats of oil to feed and protect a wooden worktop.
KITCHENSPut up a plate rack5 wall types▾
KITCHENSPut up a spice rack5 wall types▾
KITCHENSPut up open kitchen shelving5 wall types▾
KITCHENS · 8 STEPSRepair a chip in a laminate worktopFill and blend a chip in a laminate worktop so it's smooth, sealed and barely visible in one afternoon.
KITCHENS · 9 STEPSReplace a broken kitchen cabinet hingeRemove the broken cabinet hinge, match it to a new one, then fit and adjust the replacement so the door sits square.
KITCHENS · 9 STEPSReplace a broken kitchen drawer frontSwap a broken kitchen drawer front for a new one, keeping the same handle position and adjusting the fit before fixing it in place.
KITCHENSReplace a chimney cooker hood like-for-like5 wall types▾
KITCHENS · 6 STEPSReplace a cooker hood filterTurn off the hood, take out the old grease and carbon filters, clean or replace them, then refit.
KITCHENS · 7 STEPSReplace a fridge door sealFit a new fridge door seal in under an hour, keeping cold air in and energy bills down.
KITCHENS · 11 STEPSReplace a kitchen end panelSwap a damaged kitchen end panel for a new one, fixing it securely to the cabinet and wall where needed.
KITCHENS · 8 STEPSReplace an inset kitchen sinkFit a new inset sink into your worktop, connecting waste and taps safely without leaks or damaging the worktop.
KITCHENS · 9 STEPSReplace an oven door sealReplace a worn oven door seal so heat stops escaping, in under an hour with basic tools.
KITCHENS · 8 STEPSReplace kitchen cupboard doorsSwap old kitchen cupboard doors for new ones by transferring or fitting hinges, then aligning everything so it closes properly.
KITCHENS · 9 STEPSReplace kitchen cupboard handlesSwap kitchen cupboard handles by measuring hole spacing, removing old ones, and fitting new handles securely.
KITCHENS · 8 STEPSReplace kitchen drawer runnersSwap worn kitchen drawer runners for a new matching pair so the drawer slides smoothly again.
KITCHENS · 7 STEPSReplace oven door hingesReplace worn oven door hinges safely, unplugging the appliance first, to fix a door that won't close properly or hangs unevenly.