Discover the Tricks of The Trade Demonstrations

Has it been a while since you did some DIY? Looking to learn or refresh your home improvement skills? Save your budget for what you really want when you understand the smaller tasks here.

Come along to the LIVE Tricks of the Trade demonstrations and add the professional touch to your essential home improvements. The 2012 timetable is below - take a look to know what to expect, and plan your visit! Remember to get there in plenty of time - these sessions will fill up fast!

11am - How to skim plaster your walls

This presentation takes you through preparing the wall for plastering, mixing and applying the plaster and finally how to get it flat and smooth. You will also find out how to mend holes in plasterboard.

12.30pm - How to avoid cowboy builders

There is a lot of news in the media about ‘Cowboy Builders’ and how they ruin lives – but there is very little advice given to help you avoid them. This presentation will give advice on how to find reliable tradesmen and cover how to make sure
· you obtain accurate references
· your builder is adequately insured during the work
· you are covered against accidents
· the finished work is satisfactory
· follow-up snagging is completed

2pm - How to skim plaster your walls

This presentation takes you through preparing the wall for plastering, mixing and applying the plaster and finally how to get it flat and smooth. You will also find out how to mend holes in plasterboard.

3.30 - How to tile your bathroom

Often the smallest room in the house but the most difficult to decorate! Learn how to get tiles to fit perfectly around toilet, basin and bath with minimum wastage and maximum effect.