OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 8 STEPSAnchor a shed or garden store to the groundFix a shed or garden store to a solid base or to soil so wind cannot lift or shift it.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 11 STEPSBuild a compost bin from palletsBuild a simple compost bin from four pallets in an afternoon, with a hinged front for easy access.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 11 STEPSBuild a raised bed from sleepersBuild a simple timber-sleeper raised bed, from marking out to filling with soil, in one weekend session.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 8 STEPSCheck who owns a fence and the height rulesFind out who legally owns each boundary fence and how tall you can build one without planning permission.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSClean a conservatory roof safelyClean a conservatory roof safely from a ladder, working out the roof material first and never stepping on the panels.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 11 STEPSClean a patioClear, treat and scrub a patio to lift dirt, moss and weeds, then rinse and let it dry before refilling the joints.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSClean and treat deckingClean grime and algae off your deck, then treat it with oil or stain to protect it for another season.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSClean exterior brickworkClean dirt, algae and moss off exterior brickwork safely, using the right brush and cleaner without damaging bricks or mortar.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSClear a blocked gutterClear moss and leaves from your gutters and check they drain freely, working safely from a ladder.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSCut back an overgrown hedgeCheck for tree orders and nesting birds, then cut an overgrown hedge back safely using hand tools and an electric trimmer.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSCut back overhanging branches from a neighbour's treeCheck tree protection and nesting birds first, then cut overhanging branches back to the boundary using hand tools only.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 8 STEPSFill a gap in a hedgePlant new shrubs into a bare patch in an existing hedge, checking permissions and nesting birds before you cut anything.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSFill potholes in a tarmac driveClear, prep and fill potholes in a tarmac drive using cold lay tarmac, compacted in layers for a lasting repair.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 8 STEPSFit a gate bolt or padlock haspFit a bolt or padlock hasp to a garden gate, working out whether the post is timber or masonry first.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 8 STEPSFit a gate latchFit a new latch to a garden gate so it lines up, closes properly and holds shut in the wind.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSFit a gutter guardClean the gutter, then fit and secure a gutter guard so leaves stop blocking the downpipe.
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit a hanging basket bracket3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSFit a new drain cover or gully gridReplace a worn or broken drain cover or gully grid safely, matching the size and load rating to where it sits.
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit a pergola wall plate2 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit a retractable awning2 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit a retractable washing line3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 8 STEPSFit a rotary washing line ground socketDig or drill a hole, set a ground socket level in quick-set concrete, and leave it to cure before use.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSFit a self-closing gate springFit a self-closing spring so your gate shuts itself, matched to your gate's weight and post material.
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit a wall planter3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit a wall-mounted hose reel3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit a wall-mounted letterbox3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 11 STEPSFit a water butt with a downpipe diverterFit a diverter and water butt to your downpipe, on a stable base, so rainwater collects without overflowing your gutters.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSFit concrete fence posts and gravel boardsSet concrete posts plumb and level, then fit gravel boards and panels for a solid, long-lasting garden fence.
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit festoon light hooks3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 11 STEPSFit guttering to a shedFit gutter brackets, gutter and a downpipe along your shed roof edge, sloped correctly, to divert rainwater cleanly away.
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit shade sail fixings2 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit trellis panels3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDENFit wire supports for climbing plants3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSFix a leaking gutter jointStop a leaking gutter joint by cleaning it, resealing or rebolting it, then testing with water before tidying up.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 12 STEPSFix a leaking shed roofPatch a leaking felt shed roof by finding the leak, cutting away damaged felt, and sealing a new patch with bitumen adhesive.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSFix a loose or bouncy deck boardFind why a deck board bounces, then re-fix it firmly with the right screws so it stops moving.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 8 STEPSFix a sagging garden gateDiagnose why your gate sags, fix loose hinges or a racked frame, then fit a brace to stop it recurring.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSFix a sagging gutterRefix loose gutter brackets to restore the correct fall so rainwater drains away instead of pooling or overflowing.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 8 STEPSFix a shed door that won't closeDiagnose why a shed door won't close, then adjust hinges, plane sticking wood, or reposition the latch to fix it.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSFix an up-and-over garage door that's hard to openClean, lubricate and tighten your up-and-over garage door's tracks, rollers and fixings so it opens smoothly again.
OUTDOOR & GARDENHang a garden gate2 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSHang a garden gate between timber postsFit hinges and a latch to hang a garden gate squarely and securely between two timber posts.
OUTDOOR & GARDENHang a garden mirror3 outside surfaces▾
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSLay a gravel pathMark out, dig, edge, add sub-base and membrane, then spread and compact gravel for a firm, tidy path.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSLay a small concrete pad for a bin storeDig, level, box in, and pour a small concrete pad that will support a bin store for years.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSLay a stepping-stone pathPlan your route, dig and bed each stone in sand, then level and backfill for a stable path.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 10 STEPSLay artificial grassClear the old lawn, build a solid sub-base, then lay, join and secure your artificial grass for a neat, long-lasting finish.
OUTDOOR & GARDEN · 9 STEPSLay garden edgingMark a straight line, dig a shallow trench, and fix timber edging to hold it in place all summer.